Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Samples

A Legal Assistant to Partner is hired to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. A spectrum of legal services that are conducted on daily basis are listed on the Legal Assistant to Partner Resume – providing administrative support to a lawyer and enhancing office effectiveness, handling communication with clients, witnesses, etc. preparing case briefs and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony; locating and developing case-relevant information, typing up and filing basic legal documents and correspondence; maintaining contact lists, and monitoring deadlines and juggling calendars.

Apart from proven work experience, the following skills are needed – familiarity with the law, legal procedures, and protocols, and court systems; satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office; working knowledge of case management software, excellent secretarial and the ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure. Legal assistant certification or diploma is commonplace among job applicants.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume example

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Summary : Over 20 years in experience as a Legal Assistant to Partner, Highly efficient and competent Litigation Legal Assistant with experience in personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and maritime litigation. Proficient in all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to: drafting pleadings, scheduling hearings and depositions, discovery, trial preparation, performing background checks via TLO, performing research activities and e-filing.

Skills : MS Office, Teaching Skills, Computer Skills.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Specialized in products liability, catastrophic and personal injury cases - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath.
  2. Included, but are not limited to High trial/mediation preparation, including preparation of Exhibit and Witness Lists, Pre-Trial Stipulations, charts, trial notebooks, voir dire, jury instructions, verdict forms, subpoenas, etc.
  3. Filed pleadings via E-Portal.
  4. Scheduled depositions, mediation, hearings with multiple defendants on products, and wrongful death cases.
  5. Opened new files Drafting independently standard routine pleadings, correspondence, and other documents.
  6. Kept the assigned attorney abreast of any difficulties with scheduling and maintaining documentation of same in client profiles comments and/or email section with appropriate posting to the case.
  7. Worked closely with paralegals for maintaining structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
BS In General Studies


Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Objective : To obtain a Legal Assistant to Partner position in a company that will develop my acquired abilities and knowledge with room for growth. Over twenty years as a legal assistant, Scheduling appointments, Preparing correspondence, pleadings and discovery, Preparing of real estate documents.

Skills : Legal Terminology (10+ years), Legal Research.

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Description :

  1. Specialized in defense of medical malpractice cases other insurance defense matters, and Broward Sheriff's Office cases.
  2. Managed external counsel and general litigation.
  3. Led compliance initiatives to ensure Mizkan adheres to regulations and industry best practices.
  4. Reviewed compliance with trademarks, patents, intellectual property, and trade secrets.
  5. Responded to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and the business community.
  6. Negotiated and oversaw Mizkans contractual arrangements with third parties.
  7. Co-ordinated outside counsel for such matters when required.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
BS In General Studies


Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Headline : Legal Assistant to Partner experience in the following areas of law: Bankruptcy (Credit & Debtor) Collections, Corporations & LLC's, Criminal Defense Litigation, Divorce and Family Law, Foreclosures, Personal Injury (Civil Defense Litigation and PI caseworker), Plaintiff and Defense, Probate and Estate Planning, Real Estate Closings and Title Work, Word Processor, Worker's Compensation, Juvenile Delinquent and Juvenile Dependency.

Skills : Typing; Ten-Key Machine; Dictation; Filing; Organization.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Practiced focus is civil litigation and collections.
  2. Performed routine administrative assistant duties including answering multi-line telephone to screen callers and refer them to appropriate staff; opening and distributing mail; and filing.
  3. Responsible for preparing and serving Form Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions, which includes calendaring response deadlines in Abacus and preparing Motions to Compel, when responses are not received.
  4. Obtained Motion dates, calendar them in Abacus, and assure that Motion documents are served and filed within the appropriate time frame for the Motion to be heard.
  5. Responsible for calendaring CMC and OSC appearances in Abacus and coordinating appearance counsel to appear at those hearings.
  6. Responsible for reviewing files to prepare pleadings such as answers, initial discovery, stipulations, and orders.
  7. Independently prepared correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
MS

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Headline : To secure a Legal Assistant to Partner position which will allow me to use both my educational and professional experience and knowledge as well as challenge me to further my knowledge in order to maintain or advance my professional position with my employer.

Skills : Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Timeslips, Quicken, Adobe AcrobatPro, Electronic Filing, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Orion 4.0, Transcription Machines.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Handed of all office duties and aspects or Workers' Compensation defense claims, including: Daily interaction and communication with attorneys, doctors, nurse case managers, injured workers, insurance adjusters and employer representatives in order to maintain current status of claim and attain knowledge to assist in moving claim.
  2. Maintained files, preparation of defense files and preparation of documentation necessary for trials, hearings, mediations, depositions and medical conferences.
  3. Prepared of subpoenas for service on witnesses and related providers, for both live depositions and in order to secure medical records via Subpoena Deuces Tecum.
  4. Prepared of legal pleadings for submission to the Court, adherence to time restrictions for Responses and e-filing policies.
  5. Obtained, reviewed of and prepared of summaries of medical records.
  6. Maintained attorney calendar and scheduling of various events with sometimes numerous parties as well as resolution of conflicts on calendar as soon as they arise.
  7. Prepared of correspondence to clients, Judges, doctors, and other parties associated with claim as well as review and proof-reading of all communications and pleadings prepared by the attorney.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
GED

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Objective : Demonstrated professional with more than twenty years of experience working in an executive administrative capacity as a coordinator, manager and administrator. Collaborative, highly-organized, creative, analytical individual searching for an opportunity where extensive experience and expertise can be put to good use.

Skills : Windows 2013, 2010 And 2007; Serengeti Law; SAP; Adobe Acrobat; USPTO; Michigan.gov.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Model

Description :

  1. Eliminated a 3-month dictation backlog and improved document turn-time by 70% within thirty days of hire.
  2. Took dictation and processed a large volume of correspondence, subpoenas and reports.
  3. Managed docketing and tickler systems and scheduled court appearances.
  4. Maintained and strengthened client relationships with a large portfolio of automobile industry and insurance executives.
  5. Prepared and reviewed litigation and insurance briefings.
  6. Reviewed and interpreted medical reports and ensured timely delivery of key reports.
  7. Trained new employees on daily office operations and best practice procedures.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Business Management

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Summary : Highly motivated, able to complete high volumes of paperwork, reliable, organized worker, with excellent communication skills, and able to multitask. A team player who is an extremely quick learner and always willing to go the extra mile.

Skills : Advocate For Special Needs/Developmentally Disabled Adult, Volunteer - DogAbility Center For Canine Based Activities, Member Sweet Adelines International - Greater Nassau Chapter.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Sample

Description :

  1. Drafted and prepared Judgments of Foreclosure and Sale & all transfer documents for sale.
  2. Promoted to Legal Assistant to Partner.
  3. Prepared all documents and correspondence for Partner in charge of Foreclosure Dept.
  4. Processed Foreclosures from Default to Sale.
  5. Trained entry level employees for Judgment/Sales Dept.
  6. Promoted to Legal Assistant to Litigated/Contested Foreclosures Dept.
  7. Assisted Partner and two Associates with all aspects of Summary Judgment Motions, billing all time monthly and keeping court calendar.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
Associates

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

Objective : To obtain a Legal Assistant to Partner position in a company that will develop my acquired abilities and knowledge with room for growth. Over twenty years as a legal assistant, Scheduling appointments, Preparing of correspondence, pleadings, and discovery, Preparing of real estate documents.

Skills : Coordinating Skills, Team Work.

Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Template

Description :

  1. Ensured candidates and internal participants receive a high-value experience in all stages of the recruitment process.
  2. Supported the circulation and coordination of internal follow-up communications on partner candidate submissions.
  3. Managed the internal partner candidate tracking system, including management of candidate records and metrics, data protection, reporting, and candidate file maintenance.
  4. Maintained iManage workspaces, including saving documents and emails using approved naming conventions and maintaining general organization of files.
  5. Coordinated with external candidates and search firms, as well as internal lawyers, practice assistants, and IT staff to ensure all candidate interviews (both virtual and live) are organized and run efficiently.
  6. Coordinated complex international interview schedules for partner candidates.
                      Years of Experience
                      Experience
                      2-5 Years
                      Experience Level
                      Level
                      Junior
                      Education
                      Education
                      BS In General Studies

                      Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

                      Summary : Legal Assistant to Partner with excellent office management and client-attorney relation skills seeking a position to provide efficient and exceptional support to Partner and Family Law Department.

                      Skills : MS Office Suite, Abacus Law, TimeSlips, Time Matters, Worldox.

                      Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Template

                      Description :

                      1. Interfaced with clients.
                      2. Created own correspondence.
                      3. Maintained calendar with sensitivity to deadlines.
                      4. Set up office procedures and created systems to quickly find and track information significantly increasing profits.
                      5. Liaised with Mizkan parent organization on legal and compliance issues.
                      6. Represented company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials, etc.).
                      7. Assisted in mergers and acquisition deal work and attend company meetings.
                      Years of Experience
                      Experience
                      7-10 Years
                      Experience Level
                      Level
                      Management
                      Education
                      Education
                      B.A. In Fine Arts

                      Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

                      Summary : As a Legal Assistant to Partner, responsible for Supporting the planning, budgeting, and management of legal department projects worldwide, Managing the General Counsels calendar, and coordinate internal and external meetings.

                      Skills : MS Office, Medical Skills.

                      Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Template

                      Description :

                      1. Coordinated with the Medicaid business development team, Government Affairs, and other key stakeholders to evaluate business expansion opportunities.
                      2. Assisted with the development and review of responses to competitive procurement and application-based opportunities.
                      3. Supported state Medicaid contract implementation and on-going operational compliance, including technical guidance, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and issue resolution.
                      4. Advised on relevant federal and state Medicaid laws, CMS regulations, anti-kickback laws, the False Claims Act, and other health care fraud and abuse laws.
                      5. Partnered with the business team, Regulatory Compliance, and other key stakeholders on policy matters and provide support related to government agency interactions, including inquiries and audits.
                      6. Advised the business team on network contracting and provider disputes.
                      7. Attended meetings at Mizkanss headquarters or manufacturing facilities to provide legal advice and direction.
                                  Years of Experience
                                  Experience
                                  10+ Years
                                  Experience Level
                                  Level
                                  Senior
                                  Education
                                  Education
                                  MS

                                  Legal Assistant to Partner Resume

                                  Summary : Responsible for Coordinating the Firm’s partner recruitment process including scheduling candidate interviews, preparation and circulation of business case materials, collation of interview feedback, and other supporting requirements, as needed.

                                  Skills : Stakeholder, Supervising Skills.

                                  Legal Assistant to Partner Resume Sample

                                  Description :

                                  1. Communicated with firm management, partners, partner recruiting team, and legal recruiting team regarding partner candidates and provides status updates on a regular basis.
                                  2. Participated in weekly team calls and meetings, providing updates as necessary.
                                  3. Assisted with the preparation of reports and metrics for candidate status updates and diversity initiatives.
                                  4. Assisted with special projects as needed.
                                  5. Served as a primary point of contact for the Legal Team, directing customers and other stakeholders to the right team member.
                                  6. Produced documents and files of all types, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
                                  7. Coordinated all aspects of the travel for Legal Team members, as requested, including the timely preparation and submission of expenses.
                                            Years of Experience
                                            Experience
                                            7-10 Years
                                            Experience Level
                                            Level
                                            Management
                                            Education
                                            Education
                                            B.A. In Fine Arts