Britteny Deetch
Los Angeles
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
AmTrust Financial
Woodland Hills
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering and organizing relevant documentation to support case strategies.
- Managed case files for up to four attorneys, ensuring organization and accessibility for case preparation.
- Filed pleadings with WCAB, including various petitions and settlement documents, facilitating timely hearings and legal proceedings.
- Maintained multiple attorneys court calendars.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for legal teams.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Assisted in setting depositions for both claimants and expert witnesses.
Legal Assistant
Valenzuela & Ginzburg
Sherman Oaks
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided comprehensive litigation support for three defense attorneys, managing high-volume caseload of workers' compensation insurance defense files to ensure timely case progression.
- Executed high-priority EAMS e-filing, including submission of Answers and specialized settlement documentation, facilitating efficient case management.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, QME evaluations, and expert witness testimonies to optimize attorney preparation and case strategy.
- Streamline attorney workflows by transcribing and proofreading complex legal dictation
Legal Assistant
Tobin Lucks LLP
West Hills
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Facilitated communication between clients and insurance adjusters by providing updates on case status and discovery phases.
- E-filed with WCAB and served various legal documents, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of Petitions to Join, Petitions for Dismissal, DORs, and Settlement Documents.
- Acted as primary contact for clients and insurance adjusters, providing timely updates on case status and discovery phases to enhance communication.
Legal Assistant
Madans Law Group
Westwood
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed initial Application for Adjudication filings via EAMS to initiate formal claims process.
- Drafted advocacy letters to QMEs/AMEs and coordinated timely retrieval and filing of medical reports.
- Facilitated applicant-side legal process to enhance medical-legal discovery and strengthen client advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2028
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Skills
- Knowledge of California Labor Code and Civil Procedure
- Legal research using LexisNexis/WestLaw
- Microsoft Word, Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat, Foxit
- PowerPoint
- Typing 65 WPM
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Works well under pressure
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Not actively lookingSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Legal Assistant
AmTrust Financial
01.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Valenzuela & Ginzburg
01.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Assistant
Tobin Lucks LLP
08.2021 - 08.2023
Legal Assistant
Madans Law Group
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College