Ashley L. Walters

****A Island Club Drive Cell 803-***-**** Charleston, SC 29492 adrsl2@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking employment in the business or legal field utilizing exceptional legal and secretarial skills in an environment conducive to mutual growth and development.

EDUCATION AND LICENSES

Paralegal Certificate, University of South Carolina, May 2019

Notary Public, State of South Carolina (commission expires October 1, 2023)

Property Manager (Inactive), SC License #72425

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

CLAWSON AND STAUBES, LLC, CHARLESTON, SC

LEGAL ASSISTANT AUGUST 2018- APRIL 2022

Law firm specializing in insurance defense

Process incoming and outgoing mail

Drafted subpoenas for employment, medical, school and other records to send to providers and opposing counsel

Prepared discovery, correspondence and pleadings to send to clients and opposing counsel

Communicated with clients and opposing counsel regarding case status

Operated and answered multi telephone line switch board for four different office locations

Drafted medical records requests to send to providers and opposing counsel

Scheduled mediations and depositions

Organized physical file system

Drafted and filed pleadings and other legal documents with various courts electronically

APOSTOLOU LAW FIRM, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

PARALEGAL MARCH 2018-MAY 2020

Law firm specializing in personal injury and criminal cases

Performed intake interviews, including draft and review of retainer agreements and HIPAA forms with clients.

Organized health care providers for client medical treatment, including referral

Negotiated settlements with medical providers and adjusters

Drafted and filed pleadings and other legal documents with various courts

Prepared and answered discovery

Assisted in trial preparation and exhibit packages, and assisted Attorney in court

Researched medical records, medical bills, and public records for cases as necessary

Communicated with clients regarding case status and questions as they arose

Prepared client disbursements upon settlement

Assisted with reconciliation and maintenance of IOLTA

Maintained client files from initial setup through end of case

Redesigned and implemented client filing system

Maintained inventory of supplies

LAW OFFICE OF KELLY A. SEABROOK, LLC, COLUMBIA, SC

LEGAL ASSISTANT MAY 2016-NOVEMBER 2016

Law firm specializing in family law and criminal cases

Met with new clients, organized, and set up new client files,

Entered attorney billable time, costs, and expenses in Seabill computer software,

Entered all financial transactions in LawPay computer software,

Assisted in case preparation and exhibit packages,

Prepare discovery and hearing notices,

Managed Attorney’s calendar,

Performed all administrative office duties

BRIAN DUMAS, ATTORNEY, LLC, COLUMBIA, SC

LEGAL ASSISTANT AUGUST 2013-SEPTEMBER 2015

Law firm specializing in family law and criminal cases

Prepared and revised legal documents

Organize legal files and databases

Assisted in trial preparation and exhibit packages

Scheduled appointments and managed Attorney’s calendar

Performed all secretarial duties

Assisted Attorney with other duties as requested

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THOMAS M. SPADE, CPA, P.C., MT. PLEASANT, SC

FIRM ADMINISTRATOR SEPTEMBER 2019-PRESENT

CPA firm specializing in individual and business tax matters for clients throughout the United States

Setting up and maintaining current and permanent physical client files

Meeting with clients leaving documentation for engagements

Scanning client documentation upon receipt

Assisting with general bookkeeping for clients using QuickBooks software

Reviewing drafts of correspondence with clients and taxing authorities

Preparing client presentations for tax returns

Organizing and maintaining supply inventory

Performing administrative duties as directed

Redesigned and implemented new system for physical client files

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Trialworks, Tabs, Asana, Seabill, LawPay, QuickBooks.

Leader, Hard worker, Team Player.

Reliable, Dependable, Trustworthy, Strong Communication Skills.

Contracts & Agreements, Problem Resolution.

Results Orientated.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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