Kelly Grusholt
Mechanicsville
Summary
Highly motivated and detail oriented professional with administrative and legal experience looking for a position with growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
State's Attorney's Office For Charles County
La Plata
01.2022 - Current
- Assist prosecutors by organizing case files and maintaining document management systems
- Prepare court filings by ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines
- Draft correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision for various criminal cases
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal standards
- Assist in trial preparation by gathering evidence and preparing exhibits for jury trials
- Provide administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures
- File pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines
- Redact confidential information from legal documents shared with defense counsel
- Generate subpoenas for witnesses in criminal cases and coordinate with local law enforcement to serve individuals
Legal Assistant
Farmer & Klopfer Law Firm
Waldorf
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations
- Facilitated and conducted new client appointments for criminal and workers' compensation potential clients
- Communicated with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters regarding claims status
- Maintained current knowledge of workers' compensation laws and regulations for compliance
- Compiled financial data pertaining to lost wages due to workplace injuries in order to calculate damages owed
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis
Administrative Coordinator
Texas Roadhouse
La Plata
11.2013 - 10.2021
- Coordinated daily operations and schedules for restaurant staff and management
- Managed inventory supplies and placed orders for kitchen and dining needs
- Assisted in training new employees on company policies and procedures
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and documented meeting minutes consistently
- Communicated effectively with vendors to resolve issues and ensure timely deliveries
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, vacation requests, absences
- Managed incoming mail distribution and outgoing courier services
- Processed invoices from vendors in a timely manner according to company policies
- Worked with finance department to file receipts and reimbursements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD 12-2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD12-2017
Skills
- Document management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Professional ethics
Certification
- METERS/CJIS Trained for Criminal Background Checks in the United States
Timeline
Legal Assistant
State's Attorney's Office For Charles County
01.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Farmer & Klopfer Law Firm
10.2020 - 10.2021
Administrative Coordinator
Texas Roadhouse
11.2013 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of Southern Maryland