Extensive experience of XX years in preparing and processing standard legal documents including subpoenas, contracts, summonses, appeals, warrants and motions
PROFILE SUMMARY
Skilled in organizing and coordinating legal meetings including client interviews, hearings and depositions; maintaining schedules and calendars including court diaries
Adept in preparing forms including accident reports, courtroom requests and client applications; proofreading and editing legal documents; handling incoming mail and calls
Communicating verbally and in writing to answer inquiries and provide information; organizing delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials; conducting research and collate information relevant to cases
Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications; working knowledge of legal procedures and legal terminology; knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since MM YY | XYZ Ltd, Delhi | Legal Secretary
Key Result Areas:
Greet and interact with clients in person, over the telephone, and via email
Assist attorneys with information gathering and research for cases, including client details such as employment, financial, and medical records as well as legal documentation
Conduct research in legal publications and databases to find laws and court decisions pertaining to current cases
Draw up legal documents including appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, and summonses
Prepare forms for clients including accident reports, applications, and court or trial requests
Communicate with court officials and opposing counsel on behalf of clients and attorneys
Help lawyers prepare for arbitration, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Take notes at meetings, client interviews, depositions, and hearings
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Manage attorneys’ calendars; schedule meetings and appointments
Maintain organized files, including copies of all documents and correspondence
Manage invoices and expenditures
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
MM YY – MM YY | ABCD Ltd, Delhi | Legal Secretary
Key Result Areas:
Provided administrative support to one or more lawyers
Effectively communicated with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
Greeted visitors and perform initial screening of clients; attended trials and type minutes
Wrote case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
Conducted thorough statistical/ documentary research
Sourced and verified important case intelligence
Produced and filed various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
Preserved an updated case record system
Answered phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintained and updated inventories of contact details
Facilitated the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
EDUCATION
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BA LL.B. from ABC College, Delhi
TECHNICAL PURVIEW
MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 01st October 1981 | Languages Known: English & Hindi
