Administrative Assistant Support

TABATHA BRANDLY

318-***-**** Shreveport, Louisiana *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/tabathabrandly Paralegal/ Administrative Assistant

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal, with over 10 years of experience in legal research, document preparation, and client communications. Seeking to leverage my comprehensive administrative skills and strong work ethic to transition into an Administrative Assistant role. Proficient in managing schedules, handling confidential information, and utilizing various office software to enhance productivity.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Caddo Management, Inc. - Shreveport, LA. 40 hours weekly March, 2023 – September, 2023 Executive Personal Assistant

Managed executive’s schedule, arranging over 60+ meetings and appointments annually, optimizing time efficiency, and ensuring prompt response to inquiries.

Facilitated travel logistics for international business trips, reducing expenses by 15% by meticulous planning and negotiation with vendors.

Exhibited strong problem-solving skills by resolving complex issues efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of executive initiatives. Dudley Debosier Injury Lawyers - Shreveport, LA. 40 hours weekly February 2022 – March 2023 Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Reviewed and processed an average of 120 personal injury case files per month, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation.

Prepared legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery, dispute resolutions, and settlement agreements, resulting in expeditious case resolutions.

Conducted independent legal research and analysis using Westlaw and other online state and federal resources, contributing to the development of successful case strategies and arguments. Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway – Shreveport, LA. 40 hours weekly March 2020 – January 2022 Defense Litigation Paralegal

Drafted on average 65 legal documents per week, ensuring responses to complaints, pleadings, interrogatories, and other filings, contributing to the efficient progress of cases.

Acted as direct support to attorneys providing research and case details to assist in contributing to the development of successful written case strategies in movement of cases.

Exhibited strong organizational skills in maintaining a meticulous calendaring system, minimizing scheduling conflicts, and ensuring the timely execution of legal obligations. Perkins & Associates, LLC – Shreveport, LA. 40 hours weekly July 2017 – March 2020 Defense Litigation Paralegal

Drafted an extensive array of legal documents, averaging over 50+ documents weekly with a high concentration on timely responses to pleadings and discovery.

Provided comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.

Acted as liaison between attorneys and clients, facilitating communications, and ensuring client needs were promptly addressed.

All American Law Firm of LA, L.L.C . – Shreveport, LA. 40 hours weekly May 2012 – March 2017 Personal Injury Paralegal and Litigation

Conducted an average of 10+ client interviews, per week, ensuring thorough gathering of accident details and timely completion of retainer agreements.

Organized and maintained case files, ensuring all necessary documentation was readily available.

Established effective communication channels with medical providers and adjusters, demonstrating professionalism and negotiation skills, resulting in timely acquisition of essential records and facilitating favorable settlements for clients. Education

Coursera Online – Completed 3 of 6 Modules of Project Management Certification - ongoing LSU Shreveport – Completed 72 hours in Civil Litigation, Probate, Legal Research & Writing Kaplan University – Davenport, IA. Studied Business Admin - earned 74 cumulative hours Western International University – Tempe, AZ., Studied Business Admin – earned 42 cumulative hours Technological Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word Perfect

NetDocs, Backdocket, Litify, Salesforce, Westlaw, NICB reporting, ECF Federal Filing

Zoom, WolfePak, Social Networking

AI – Chat GPT -4, Canva

Comprehensive paralegal skill set

Legal background

Personal lines and commercial insurance background

Research and analytical skills

Legal writing skills

Organizational proficiency

Technological proficiency

Negotiation skills

Other career experience not listed

Commercial underwriter’s assistant

Commercial claims adjuster

Personal lines claims adjuster

Medical Billing

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