Legal Assistant Data Entry

Lisa Hampshire

Hollywood, FL *****

Phone: 954-***-****

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

SUMMARY

Highly effective and experienced Legal Assistant with extensive knowledge of the general office procedures and support required to assist in a legal environment. Brings forth knowledge and experience of court procedures, government regulations, drafting research documents, and handling legal correspondence. Adept in creating and revising legal documents, including depositions and court filings. Experienced in maintaining office and client records by applying excellent organizational and office management skills on a daily basis. Known for fostering collaborative partnerships and delivering exceptional client service. PERSONAL QUALITIES

Communication - Focuses on verbal and written communication with sharp active listening abilities. Collaboration - Maintains a close working relationship with management, co-workers and clients. Prioritizing - Handles multiple projects simultaneously using excellent time management skills. Critical Thinking - Performs an objective analysis and evaluation in order to form a judgment. Dependability - Completes all tasks on time and follows through on work commitments. Ethical - Strong moral character with a sense of fairness to positively influence others. Multitasking - Tackles multiple projects at once without sacrificing quality or accuracy. Detail Oriented - Pays close attention to details and completes tasks with precision. Computers - Proficient in using MS Office Suite and various computer applications. Research

- Experienced in exploring relevant laws and regulations to gather facts. RELATED SKILLS

• MS Office Suite • Legal Software • Legal Research • Legal Terminology

• Planning & Coordination • Documentation • Correspondence • Data Entry & Validation

• Case Management • File Management • E-Filing Systems EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Legal Administrative Assistant for Lorri K. Fishman PA 11/2024 - Present

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts.

• Conduct legal research using tools like Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.

• Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date.

• Support attorneys in court by preparing exhibits and other materials.

• Utilize strong writing skills to draft correspondence and legal documents.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all tasks.

• Regulatory Compliance

Courtroom Specialist - Broward County Clerk Of Courts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 12/2019 - 11/2024

• Notified relevant parties of court dates, and filed and sorted dockets.

• Retrieved and assembled documents in preparation of appeal hearings.

• Assisted parties with complaints and ensured clarification of court procedures.

• Recorded court proceedings, and gathered materials to be analyzed for litigation.

• Responded to discovery requests, and calculated child support obligations.

• Made necessary adjustments to support orders, and updated the database system.

• Ensured that documents are time-stamped, scanned, and e-filed for digital availability.

• Responded to correspondence, telephone inquiries and performed other duties.

• Mentored new employees, contributing to a more knowledgeable support team. Court Specialist 2 - Broward County Clerk Of Courts, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 05/2015 - 12/2019 • Managed client communication, scheduling appointments, and provided case updates.

• Prepared email memos, letters, and motions in communicating with assigned parties.

• Performed data entry, scheduling court dates, processing orders, and file retrieval.

• Assisted in the court process, including organizing large volumes of documents.

• Coordinated with clients and court officials to facilitate smooth legal proceedings.

• Drafted and sent court appointed letters to parties, ensuring timely communication.

• Maintained and updated case management software, ensuring seamless tracking.

• Created events on Odyssey to link images of court documents to existing events.

• Maintained relationships with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and support staff. File Clerk - Broward County Clerk Of Courts, Hollywood, FL 12/2012 - 05/2015

• Processed civil cases, including scheduling court dates, processing orders, and file retrieval.

• Provided information to parties regarding misdemeanors, juvenile cases, and other civil violation.

• Processed and reviewed files for Court Dockets to ensure deadlines were met for hearings.

• Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.

• Validated the accuracy of all documents filed in paper format or items received as evidence.

• Addressed parties concerns and provided advice and solutions to ensure needs were met.

• Managed eFiling queue and filed appropriate pleadings as determined by cases.

• Participated in continuous learning programs to stay updated on legal trends. OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Server Hostess - Denny’s Restaurant, Davie, FL 08/2012 - 12/2012 Delivery Driver - Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, Hollywood, FL 09/2011 - 09/2012 Party Host - AMF Davie Lanes, Davie, FL 04/2010 - 09/2012 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice - Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Presently Attending High School Diploma - Hollywood Hills High School, Hollywood, FL Graduated June 2012

Contact this candidate