Legal Secretary Case Management
Resume:
PAMELA CRAWFORD
ad4cdo@r.postjobfree.com 318-***-****
Cottonport, LA 71327
Summary
Skills
• Typing from dictation
• Dictaphone • In putting time for Attorney
• Preparing Legal Documents
Experience
Barnes & Wilkes Lafayette, LA
Legal Secretary
02/2006 - 08/2007
* Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys
* Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files
* Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties
* Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation
* Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft
* Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment
* Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
* Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review
Attorney General's Office Lafayette, LA
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
02/2003 - 02/2005
* Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
* Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
* Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
* Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
* Maintained client files according to established protocols.
* Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
* Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
* Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
* Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
* Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
* Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
* Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
* Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
* Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
* Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
* Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
* Typing
* Dictaphone
* Transcription
* Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
* Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
* Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
* Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
* Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
* Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
* Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
* Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
* Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
* Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
* Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
* Assisted in trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders and assembling jury instructions.
* Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
* Received and disbursed incoming mail.
* Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
* Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
* Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.
Ken DeJean Baton Rouge, LA
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
09/2001 - 02/2003
* Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
* Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
* Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
* Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
* Maintained client files according to established protocols.
* Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
* Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
* Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
* Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
* Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
William J. Bennett Law Office Marksville, LA
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
07/1995 - 09/2001
* Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
* Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
* Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
* Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
* Maintained client files according to established protocols.
* Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
* Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
* Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
* Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
* Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
* Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
* Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
* Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
* Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
* Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
* Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
* Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
* Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
* Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
* Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
* Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
* Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
* Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
* Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
* Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
* Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
* Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
* Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
* Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
* Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
* Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
* Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
* Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
* Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
* Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
Michael Small Law Office Alexandria, LA
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
02/1990 - 07/1995
* Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
* Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
* Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
* Attended trials and hearings with Attorneys
* Transcription from Dictaphone
* Maintained client files according to established protocols.
* Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
* Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
* Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
* Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
* Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
* Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
* Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
* Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
* Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
* Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
* Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
* Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
* Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
* Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
* Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
* Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
* Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
* Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
* Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
* Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
* Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
* Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
* Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
* Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
* Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
* Received and disbursed incoming mail.
* Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
* Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
* Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
* Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.
* Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
* Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
Education and Training:
Graduated High School 1978
Delta Career College - Paralegal
Graduated February 1990 With Honors
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