Legal Assistant
Resume:
KAREN L. WELDON
Henderson, NV *****
email: adxvpx@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skilled in all aspects of legal assistance including Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11 and 13 debtor files; experience in heavy civil litigation and law enforcement defense; proven skills in medical malpractice defense firm, real estate transactions, criminal defense and personal injury.
EXPERIENCE
2009
LEGAL ASSISTANT, LARSON & STEPHENS, LLC – LAS VEGAS, NV
Assisted two attorneys in all aspects of bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice.
Concentrated primarily on Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and 13 debtor files. Heavy client interaction to gather information for filing and computation of Chapter 7-11 plans.
Generated notices of process, but not limited to: preparing, drafting and filing Motions for Relief across multiple states, understanding all aspects of the department motion for relief process including nuances of Chapter 7,11, and 13
Input bankruptcy data utilizing Bankruptcy Package.
complete file management of Chapter 7 and 13 files from opening file through to close.
Use of Pacer system and all court system records in order to track cases. General office duties including reception as needed for full administrative operation of firm.
2006
LEGAL ASSISTANT, EXCLUSIVELY LEGAL TEMPORARY AGENCY – LAS VEGAS, NV
Assisted two attorneys in a medical malpractice defense firm.
Drafted notices of deposition, prepared motions and other correspondence from dictation.
Calendared and coordinated office scheduling, meetings and appointments.
Completed administrative tasks for operation of firm.
1996-2004
LEGAL ASSISTANT, SACK, SPECTOR & KARSTEN, LLC – WEST HARTFORD, CT
Supported multiple attorneys in their heavy civil, municipal, law enforcement defense caseload. Assisted Office Manager with general office management duties including payroll, timekeeping, and reception coverage.
Prepared State and Federal motions, notices and other general court documents necessary for the management of cases.
Monitored court calendars, and coordinated attorneys’ schedules, meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, general correspondence and transcribed dictation from audiotapes.
Completed legal research as necessary utilizing Westlaw and Pacer.
Completed administrative duties as directed by Office Manager including inputting of attorney and paralegal billing, accounts receivables, payroll, supply orders, handled office copier issues along with negotiation of contracts for purchase or lease of office equipment;
screened and performed initial interview of general office new hire positions;
provided overflow legal assistance for all attorneys in the firm including personal injury and reception.
Note: From 2010-2023 I provided in-home care for my elderly aunt.
EDUCATION
GLASTONBURY HIGH SCHOOL, GLASTONBURY, CT
Graduated with a main focus in legal secretarial studies and business administration.
Related Coursework
Completion of many courses offered at various legal positions through the National Paralegal Society for Essential Litigation Skills.
Courses on Time Management, Mechanics Liens, “How to complete an accurate Title Search”.
Completed many courses on different word processing programs.
Completed courses of many different billing/time management programs such as Timeslips and One-Write Plus and Morningstar Billing.
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