SARAH MITCHELLChicago | USA | (312) 745-9083 | sarah.mitchell.legal@gmail.com |linkedin.com/in/sarahmitchell-legalassistant | sarahmitchellsupport.comDetail-oriented and resourceful Legal Executive Assistant with 7+ years of experience providing high-leveladministrative and legal support to attorneys, partners, and executives in corporate law firms. Skilled inmanaging case documentation, scheduling depositions, maintaining client confidentiality, and preparing courtfilings. Adept at coordinating with multiple departments, ensuring legal compliance, and streamlining officeoperations for optimal efficiency.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEHarrison & Fields LLP, Chicago 03/2020 - PresentSenior Legal Executive Assistant• Provide executive and administrative support to 3 senior partners in litigation and corporate lawdepartments.• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents including contracts, subpoenas, and settlement agreements.• Manage over 120 active case files and maintain detailed records using Clio and SharePoint.• Coordinate client communications, court filings, and deposition schedules with precision.• Implemented a digital filing system that reduced document retrieval time by 40%.Brent & Cole Attorneys at Law, Chicago 05/2016 - 02/2020Legal Administrative Assistant• Supported 6 attorneys with document preparation, travel coordination, and calendar management.• Processed billing and expense reports using QuickBooks and firm management software.• Prepared confidential correspondence and ensured compliance with filing deadlines.• Managed communication between clients, courts, and paralegals to streamline workflow.Wilson Legal Services, Naperville 06/2014 - 04/2016Administrative Assistant• Organized attorney schedules, prepared hearing materials, and handled sensitive legal files.• Assisted in transcription, proofreading, and database management for client documents.• Created templates and streamlined workflows to improve office productivity by 25%.EDUCATIONDePaul University, Chicago 2010 - 2014Bachelor of ArtsKEY SKILLSLegal DocumentationCase ManagementExecutive SchedulingClient RelationsConfidential CorrespondenceLegal ResearchDocument ReviewCERTIFICATIONS: Certified Legal Secretary: NALS,Advanced Paralegal Certification,Microsoft Office SpecialistREFERENCES: Available upon requestACHIEVEMENTS2023Outstanding Legal Assistant of the YearRecognized by Harrison & Fields LLP.
Client Response TurnaroundReduced client response turnaround by 30% by streamlining communication protocols.Deposition CoordinationSuccessfully coordinated 200+ virtual and in-person depositions annually.TECHNICAL SKILLSLegal Document Management, Executive Scheduling & Calendar Coordination, Legal Research & CasePreparation, Billing & Timekeeping Systems, Litigation Support, File Management & Archiving, ClientCommunication & Confidentiality, Court Filing Procedures (e-Filing).
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