Greater Philadelphia
A legal assistant and support coordinator with more than 6 years of experience in corporate and law firm environments. Background includes public service, client communication, and legal procedures. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to efficiently manage case files, and legal documents, and help manage the regulatory team's legal budget daily. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with clients, attorneys and staff. Conduct legal research and use a thorough understanding of legal terminology to support attorneys in preparing for testimony and hearings. Utilize strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure that deadlines are met. Display a high level of professionalism and confidentiality to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. Knowledgeable about legal procedures and employ a proactive approach to assignments. Take initiative in any situation for problem solving or completing a goal. Apply proven leadership, persuasion, and teamwork as a result of building strong connections with coworkers. Proficient in Spanish.
Maintained up-to-date records of legal documents received. Processed fees and legal payments for a six team Regulatory Attorney group. Achieved high quality of work, with excellent attention to detail and sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks. Participated in ongoing skill, compliance, risk management and security training as required for the position. Prepared required governmental filings and reports such as, Tariff rate case filings sent to Public Utility Commission per each state.
Proofread judicial orders and opinions, verifying citations, communicating with counsel regarding case management. Provided Case file organization, and additional assistance of counsel within the firm. ● Maintain up-to-date records of legal documents received ● Proficiency with office software (MS Office Suite, Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and web-based applications. ● Process fees and legal payments ● Perform legal department assignments as assigned ● Achieve high quality of work, with excellent attention to detail and sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks ● Report suspicious transactions or unusual occurrences to supervisor ● Perform all work in compliance with established regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and instructions ● Participate in ongoing skill, compliance, risk management and security training as required for the position and apply knowledge in daily tasks ● Prepare required governmental filings and reports
Reviewed and approved Power of Attorney documentation. Processed all legal documents received within the department via email, mail, fax, and inter-office. Maintained up-to-date records of legal documents received. Introduced clients to the proper attorney as a daily recurring task. Prepared required governmental filings and reports.
● Review and approve Power of Attorney documentation ● Process all other legal documents received within the department via email, mail, fax, and inter-office ● Maintain up-to-date records of legal documents received ● Perform legal department assignments as assigned ● Achieve high quality of work, with excellent attention to detail and sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks ● Prepare required governmental filings and reports
Observed, as a trainee, and supported four legal assistants. Provided customer service for clients by screening them prior to meeting and setting them up in the appropriate briefing area for that day. Evaluated real estate contracts, and property title transfers, strictly on an organization and filing framework. Managed and organized case files for attorneys. Consulted and guided clients to the correct attorneys based on brief review of each case.
Observed, as a trainee, and supported four legal assistants. Provided service for personal injury clients. Evaluated real estate contracts, and property title transfers. Managed and organized case files for attorneys. Consulted and guided clients to correct attorneys based on brief review of each case.