Linda Avery
Shady Side
Summary
Detail-oriented legal secretary with expertise in document preparation, client communication, and calendar management. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Secretary
Kopstein & Associates, LLC
Lanham
10.2000 - Current
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and timely response to inquiries.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
- Organized schedules to ensure efficient appointment management and timely communication with clients and attorneys.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to enhance efficiency and ensure timely completion of legal tasks.
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
- Maintained filing systems for client records and legal files.
- Assisted in the organization of case materials for trials and hearings.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Handled incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members.
- Coordinated meetings, depositions, and court appearances for attorneys.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Received and disbursed incoming mail.
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
- Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Assisted in trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders and assembling jury instructions.
- Arranged case files and maintained records and notebooks.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Wilmington, DE06-1982
Skills
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Court filing coordination
- Client communication
- Document management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
Certification
Maryland Notary
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Kopstein & Associates, LLC
10.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Concord High School