Legal Assistant Administrative Support

Experienced Paralegal /Legal Assistant with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies 6+ years. Providing comprehensive administrative support to legal teams and law offices. Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, maintaining files including subpoenas and motions on behalf of lawyers. Keeping office efficient by answering phones, tracking appointments and coordinating schedules. Client focused and regularly going the extra mile in problem solving. Recognized for working efficiently and supporting coworkers.

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT — Goodman Frost PLLC

Southfield, MI, May 2022 - April 2024

OFFICE MANAGER/PROPERTY MANAGER — Zest Property Management Southfield, MI, July 2021 - April 2022

Latisha Smith

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Phone +7-348******

Email ***************@*****.***

Address Flat Rock, MI 48134

• Legal Writing • Case Management

• Multitasking • Notary Public

• Administrative Support • Legal Research

• Confidentiality Maintenance • Document Drafting

• Calendar Management • Client Communication

• File Organization • Litigation Support

• Microsoft Office Proficiency • Attention to Detail

• Prepared new claims

• Prepared lawsuits and bank garnishments

• Prepared Summons and Complaints for process servers

• Data Entry

• Billing

• Processed legal documents incoming and outgoing

• Processed documents in timely manner, meeting deadlines

• Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns Provided administrative support to the Legal Department by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases

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• Drafted legal documents and briefs for attorneys, including complaints and motions

• Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

LEGAL ASSISTANT — Hewson and Van Hellemont PC

Oak Park, MI, July 2018 - December 2020

NURSE ASSISTANT — Aberdeen Nursing Facility

Trenton, MI, February 2014 - July 2018

NURSE ASSISTANT — Rivergate Nursing Facility

Riverview, MI, July 2008 - May 2014

PARALEGAL — Langton and Associates

Sterling Heights, MI, September 2008 - June 2010

• Answering incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls and taking messages as necessary

• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling appointments and sorting mail

• Receive, record and bank cash checks and vouchers Managed day-to-day operations of the office, such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and managing calendars

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• Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner

• Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters

• Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively

• Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies in a timely manner Prepare and process legal documents such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, motions, depositions and pretrial hearings

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• Efile documents

• File Pleadings and various court documents

• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits

• Calendared appointments for depositions and hearings

• Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and legal staff.

• Proofread legal documents for accuracy prior to filing or distribution.

• Monitored court dockets and provided timely updates to attorneys.

• Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.

• Worked in medical field

• Worked in medical field

• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system

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• Filed pleadings and various legal documents with the court

• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas

• Drafted legal documents and briefs for attorneys, including complaints, and motions ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN APPLIED BUSINESS IN PARALEGAL STUDIES

— Miami Jacobs Career College

Akron, Ohio, Jun 2010

Provided administrative support by preparing correspondence, organizing files, conducting research and maintaining databases

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• Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality

• Prepared legal documents and filed them in court

• Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances EDUCATION

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