Abby Richardson

Legal Assistant with 5 years of experience in drafting legal correspondence, managing court filings, and maintaining positive client relations. Proficient in database management, legal writing, and deadline management, with a keen eye for accuracy and confidentiality. Demonstrates strong skills in legal research and case management, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

Legal Assistant

• Drafting legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Managed various lawyers' calendars.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy prior to filing or distribution.
• Provide legal assistance with Workplace Investigations by drafting various correspondence to participants, attending interviews, taking Witness Statements, and finalizing Witness Statements, assisting in drafting Investigation Reports.
• Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
• Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
• Redacted confidential information from legal documents on a case-by-case basis.
• Drafted motions, briefs, and other legal documentation.
• Filed client legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
• Researched case law.
• Updated file information into FileVine database.
• Completed all LAT applications and correspondence.
• Handled telephone calls, meeting plans, and conference organization requirements.
• Gained basic knowledge of Real Estate Law.
• Managed a high-case load filing system.