Legal Administrative Assistant Resume

We have seen hundreds of legal administrative assistants experienced in drafting petitions and other legal-related documents struggling with drafting a resume. This is because people usually don't indulge in writing it, unless they seek for a new employer or a better prospect. Moreover, there is a great difference between legal documents and the resume. Not only in tone, and format, but also in language. When drafting a petition, you have to narrate every minute detail and justify to the court why it should take a legal action against the particular person or organization named. Whereas, in the resume, you just have to specify major responsibilities handled and achievements that can prove how you contributed to the success of cases handled by your employers. Just as you use your legal documentation skills to describe everything the plaintiff need, your resume must do the same to describe your skills and experience to potential employers.

Legal Administrative Assistant Resume Sample

Brett J. Barker,
4640 Leroy Lane
Harrold, SD 57536
Phone: 605-875-6573
Email: bjbarker@anymail.com

Professional Profile

Hard-working, client-focused, and energetic Legal Administrative Assistant with 7+ years of experience in handling clerical and secretarial duties at law firms. Exceptional command of administrative functions and knowledge of legal proceedings, legal documents, court filings, and legal research. Dedicated, reliable, and positive attitude for handling clients' requests and providing support to attorneys during trials and hearings.

Core Competencies

Law Office Support
Know-how of State and Federal E-filing procedures
Legal Research
Data Entry
Records management
Calendaring and Scheduling
Reports preparation
Verbal and Written Communication
Reports Preparation & Presentation
Planning and Organization
Attention to Detail
Dependability and Confidentiality
Litigation and Client Relationships

Work Experience

Legal Administrative Assistant
John Saxon & Walter LLP, Harrold, SD
April 2018 – Present

Opening, updating, maintaining, and closing case files using legal case management software
Maintaining strict confidentiality of clients' cases, and processing invoices for payment
Tracking expenses of the firm and circulating legal documents for execution
Handling clerical and secretarial tasks and taking independent decisions of important non-legal matters
Meetings clients, answering their queries, accepting and processing their request for filing
Drafting petitions exactly as narrated by plaintiff and submitting it to the attorney for approval
Drafting mails, correspondence, and filing and retrieving records

Legal Administrative Assistant
Reliance Law Firm, Harrold, SD
July 2015 - March 2018

Managed calendars and schedules for attorneys, executives, and other members of the staff
Answered phone calls, took and distributed messages as required, and delivered voicemails to attorneys
Processed and tracked legal work, and fulfilled attorney needs related to trails and hearings
Drafted, edited, and distributed simple legal documents, letters, presentations, memos, and other documents
Identified daily priorities, arranged, and completed tasks accordingly
Prepared case summaries for attorneys to use as a reference during trials and hearings
Provided research-based support to attorneys that helped in smooth running of the office

Legal Administrative Assistant
Prudent Law Firm, Harrold, SD
February 2012 - June 2015

Organized case files, monitored calendars, met deadlines, and performed data entry used case management software
Updated clients about the case progress, requested and collected additional information as required
Created case summaries, prepared pleadings, organized materials for the review of attorneys, and scheduled witnesses
Referred professional legal publications and utilized that knowledge in daily work
Arranged conference calls, composed, typed, and edited routine correspondence
Screened emails, telephone calls, incoming and outgoing mails
Drafted invoices and collected payments from clients as well as sent reminders unpaid payments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arts
Community College, Harrold, SD
2011

Reference

On request.