Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 4 years of experience supporting attorneys in litigation and criminal matters. Proven strength in case management, high-volume scheduling, records requests, e-filing in state and federal courts, and billing coordination. Currently completing a Paralegal Certificate; seeking a Paralegal role to leverage strong organization, research, and client-service skills.

Core Competencies

Professional Experience

Conflict Resolution Services — Legal Assistant
2023–Present | Florida (hybrid office management & litigation support)
  • Manage day-to-day operations for a solo attorney, including calendar control, hearing/mediation scheduling, client intake, file opening/closing, and document management.

     

  • Prepare and format routine legal documents and correspondence; coordinate e-filings and service via Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and U.S. District Courts systems.

     

  • Maintain organized digital and physical case files; track deadlines, appearances, and deliverables to ensure compliance with court rules and office procedures.

     

  • Administer billing and accounts using QuickBooks; monitor retainers, invoices, and payment reconciliations.

     

  • Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with 300+ attorneys and staff across multiple firms to facilitate efficient case coordination.
2022–2023 | Criminal Division
  • Performed confidential legal secretarial support for prosecutors, including calendar management, hearing preparation, and case file organization for criminal proceedings.

  • Coordinated records and evidence requests with local law-enforcement agencies (documents, body-cam/video, 911 recordings, and personnel records) to support discovery obligations.

  • Prepared attorney packets and exhibits; ensured materials were complete, properly logged, and available for hearings and trial.

  • Managed high-volume administrative and clerical tasks with attention to accuracy and chain-of-custody expectations.
2022–2023 | Criminal Division
  • Collected and analyzed borrower income, assets, liabilities, and credit documentation to support loan program recommendations.

  • Organized sensitive financial files, verified documentation for completeness and compliance, and coordinated communications among clients, underwriters, and third parties.

  • Monitored market updates and local housing trends to support informed client advisement and pipeline management.
    (Experience demonstrates transferable strengths in due diligence, document control, client communications, and deadline management.)

Education & Credentials

St. Petersberg College

Paralegal Certificate (In Progress; expected 2026)

Eckerd College

B.A., Environmental Science

Technical Skills