Anna (Nikki) Allman

• My mother was in AFib for over 6 months. I was assisting in her caretaking driving to and from Roanoke assisting with her doctors appointments and housekeeping, errands, etc.. She has now had an ablation and as had no further issues and I am ready to get back into the workforce.
• Provided daily care and support to family members in various needs.
• Managed household tasks including cleaning, cooking, and organization.
• Coordinated schedules for family appointments and activities.
• Assisted with personal hygiene and health-related tasks as needed.
• Monitored medication schedules and health updates for family members.

I began working part time answering phones a couple of days a week. Once becoming full time I began

• Proofreading documents
• Mail sorting / distribution
• Client scheduling
• Court scheduling
• Setting client appointments
• Created a new updated client information form that is still being used.
• Got paper files converted to virtual.
• Communication between clients and I as well as between clients and attorney
• Document drafting
• Experience mainly in criminal and family law
• Divorce
• Separation and property agreements
• Discoveries
• Interrogatories
• Contested and non contested divorces
• Gun rights restoration
• Voting right restoration
• Listening to and notating recorded jail calls for attorneys.
• Scanning papers into virtual file
• Skilled with using a typewriter
• Experience with Microsoft Word and word office capabilities.
• Experience with google calender
• Conducted legal research to support case preparation and analysis.
• Prepared and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and client meetings.
• Managed case files and maintained organized documentation systems.
• Communicated with clients, courts, and opposing counsel effectively.
• Coordinated discovery requests and responses for ongoing cases.
• Drafted correspondence, pleadings, and motions for various cases.
• Monitored case deadlines and ensured timely filings with the court.
• Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
• Maintained client files according to established protocols.
• Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
• Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
• Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
• Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
• Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
• Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
• Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
• Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
• Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
• Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
• Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
• Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
• Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
• Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
• Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
• Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
• Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
• Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
• Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
• Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
• Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
• Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
• Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
• Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
• Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
• Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
• Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
• Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
• Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
• Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
• Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
• Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
• Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
• Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
• Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
• Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
• Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
• Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
• Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
• Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
• Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
• Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
• Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
• Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
• Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney review and client communication.
• Managed case files, ensuring organization and compliance with legal standards.
• Conducted legal research to support ongoing cases and provide relevant information.
• Coordinated schedules for meetings, depositions, and court appearances for attorneys.
• Assisted in the preparation of trial materials and exhibits for court proceedings.
• Communicated with clients to gather information and update them on case progress.
• Maintained billing records and processed invoices for legal services provided.
• Collaborated with team members to improve office workflows and document management systems.
• Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
• Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
• Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
• Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
• Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
• Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
• Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
• Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
• Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
• Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
• Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
• Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
• Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
• Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
• Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
• Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
• Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
• Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
• Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
• Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
• Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
• Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
• Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
• Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
• Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
• Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
• Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
• Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
• Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
• Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
• Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
• Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
• Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
• Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
• Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.