Versatile Legal Assistant with over 15 years experience in civil litigation in several areas of law (real estate, personal injury, insurance defense, products liability)KEY SKILLS, CORE COMPETENCIES & STRENGTHS• In depth knowledge of civil procedure and local, state and federal filing rules• E-filing in State Court (Orange Co.), California Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, Ninth Circuit• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills (team oriented)• Supreme organizational ability, with a solid work ethic and enthusiasm• Prioritize to meet deadlines with large workloads and tight turnaround times• Effective at working independently as well as in a team environment "to get the job done"• Strong computer skills and knowledge of many software and online applications, including MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint), Forms Workflow, iManage, Litera Change Pro Comparison, Comparite, Legal Solutions, PC Docs, Pro-Law• Keen sense of urgency and ability to effectively multi-task• Institute and conduct all phases of office procedures• Solid judgment and decision making skills
Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Assistance, Trials, Civil Litigation, and 17 others.