•Over 15 years experience as a Legal Assistant•Exceptional skills in researching, investigating and documenting findings •Proven ability to assist in the preparation for closings, hearings, trials, and meetings•Work well independently as well as in a team environment•Adept at organizing and tracking files of case documents•Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information appropriately•Entrusted with law firm’s financial records management, including billing and accounts receivables.•Proficient in Vietnamese including ability to read and write•Notary Public for the State of Texas•Experience with the following software:Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word,Outlook, PACE, LawDocs, ProDocs, ProCals, ACT, PhoneSlips•Assisted attorneys with a load of over 300 family and criminal law cases. •Drafted motions, pleadings, petitions, discovery, and correspondence, andnotified defendants of scheduled court appearances.•Developed administrative forms for the firm including questionnaires, potential new client list, jail release call back, case log, ledger, and template letters.•Provided transcription services and documentation of meetings with clients and mediators.•Developed processing methodology for interviewing and screening clients.•Provided prompt service to clients/opposing party’s inquiries and concerns.•Coordinated the activities of other law office employees. •Calculated and documented payment schedules. Tracked all court dates.•Maintained financial office records, processed accounts payable and receivable, and managed multiple real-estate investment properties for Attorney.•Served as primary legal assistant for firm representing clients in family law, personal injury, criminal law, minor immigration cases, and business law.•Retrieved, organized, and indexed various materials.•Served as liaison between clients and opposing parties.•Assisted in drafting motions, decrees, petitions and other legal documents to be filed before the Court.