Tracey Duren

Conyers, GA *****

ad4epg@r.postjobfree.com

678-***-****

Detail-oriented and methodical in preparing case files, investigating issues and producing legal paperwork. Background includes over twenty years of experience in organizing exhibits and filing pleadings for Family Law and Criminal cases. Known for meticulous work. Supports attorneys to manage heavy caseloads and achieve strategic goals. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with court personnel, opposing counsel and clients. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Legal Assistant

Wilson, Morton & Downs, LLC - Decatur, GA

January 1999 to April 2012

Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs. ●

Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients. ● Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys. ● Interviewed clients to obtain vital case information to support associates. ● Conducted legal research to aid with positive outcomes. ● Researched and developed jury presentations and exhibits. ● Provided senior firm leaders with vital administrative support. ● Drafted wide breadth of legal documents, including interrogatories, admissions requests and examination materials. ●

Assisted litigation team with trial preparation by conducting research and drafting court documents. ● Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines. ● Interviewed clients, obtaining vital case information to support associates. ● Issued subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials. ● Handled travel arrangements for law firm consisting of using web sites for best deals. ● Scheduled appointments for two attorneys and made adjustments and changes through Outlook application. ●

Monitored legal volumes to verify law library was up-to-date. ● Education

High school diploma or GED

Rockdale County High School - Conyers, GA

October 1985

Skills

• Westlaw and LexisNexis

• Travel and event coordination

• Multi-line switchboard

• Order and request filing

• Family and criminal law familiarity

• MS Office proficient

• Case management

• Document control support

• Database management

• Troubleshooting complex problems

• Adobe Acrobat

• Legal Drafting

• Legal Research

• Microsoft Outlook

• Proofreading

• Research

• Transcription

• Personal Assistant Experience

• Writing Skills

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