Highly qualified legal and executive assistant with experience in providing top-tier, confidential administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing clients and case files, conducting thorough legal research, preparing and filing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Volunteers For Youth (VFY)
01.2018 - 03.2020
Prepared legal documents and correspondence for court proceedings.
Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
Organized and maintained case files, enhancing information retrieval efficiency.
Coordinated schedules for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
Assisted attorneys in trial preparation through detailed document review.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Eli Research
08.2002 - 05.2017
Coordinated executive schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements to optimize time management and efficiency.
Conducted research on industry trends to support executive initiatives and inform business strategies effectively.
Led special projects as assigned by the CEO, driving successful outcomes aligned with organizational goals and vision.
Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval processes for improved operational efficiency.
Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations, contributing to strategic decision-making processes for executive leadership.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Enhanced productivity with meticulous organization of documents and files for easy access and retrieval.
Facilitated smooth operations within the executive office by overseeing daily tasks and assignments.
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Hired and managed the CEO's personal household staff household staff
Hired and managed the CEO's security team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
12-2020
BBA - Analytics
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
06-2000
Skills
Rapid skill acquisition
Time management expertise
Systematic file structuring
Client communication
Document preparation
Document filing
Legal/Court processes
Case management
Legal terminology
Confidentiality
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Volunteers For Youth (VFY)
01.2018 - 03.2020
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer