Amanda Palma
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Practice Assistant with extensive experience at Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Expertise in document preparation, client communication, and workflow optimization. Proven ability to enhance filing systems and streamline billing processes, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. Strong track record of managing multiple priorities, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Practice Assistant
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
12.2006 - Current
- Streamlined case preparation and documentation for effective litigation support.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple attorneys, optimizing calendar logistics.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through development of new office procedures.
- Facilitated client communication, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Organized electronic filing systems, significantly improving document retrieval speed.
- Trained new staff on administrative protocols, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for efficient information retrieval.
- Developed processes for tracking billing and expense reports, ensuring timely submission and accuracy.
Legal Secretary
Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, LLP
09.1998 - 11.2006
- Enhanced document retrieval efficiency by streamlining office procedures.
- Maintained organized filing system for quick access to critical information.
- Coordinated meetings and travel arrangements, ensuring seamless attorney scheduling.
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings and motions, supporting successful case resolutions.
- Edited legal correspondence for accuracy, ensuring professionalism in all communications.
- Managed legal document preparation to meet court deadlines, bolstering firm reliability.
Legal Secretary
Ginsburg, Feldman & Bress, Chartered
06.1984 - 09.1998
- Streamlined scheduling and communication for legal proceedings and client meetings.
- Ensured compliance and accuracy in managing case files and legal standards.
- Drafted precise legal documents, including correspondence and pleadings, with attention to detail.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships through effective client-attorney communication.
- Protected client privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Handled multiple high-priority tasks, consistently meeting deadlines with high accuracy.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 4 attorneys.
- Managed legal correspondence and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in case preparation by organizing files and maintaining records systematically.
- Prepared and filed legal documents with courts, adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
Legal Secretary Certificate Program - Legal Studies Program
Hawaii School of Business
Honolulu, Hawaii12.1979
Skills
- Billing and invoicing
- Document preparation
- File management
- Workflow optimization
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation former Board Member, Fundraising
Timeline
Legal Practice Assistant
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
12.2006 - Current
Legal Secretary
Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, LLP
09.1998 - 11.2006
Legal Secretary
Ginsburg, Feldman & Bress, Chartered
06.1984 - 09.1998
Legal Secretary Certificate Program - Legal Studies Program
Hawaii School of Business