MEGHAN DRYDEN
Concord,CA
Summary
Developed Legal Secretary with comprehensive skill set in legal office environment, including managing schedules, preparing documents, and maintaining confidentiality. Seeking to transition into new field where these organizational and administrative skills can be applied effectively. Committed to delivering high-quality support and ensuring efficient workflow in any professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Department of Transportation
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted 6 attorneys, managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Drafted, reviewed, and filed legal documents in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.
- Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
- Assisted with preparation of trial binders, ensuring lawyers had all necessary materials for court appearances.
- Supported case preparation by drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
Legal Secretary
Webb & Chang LLP
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed scheduling and coordination of legal meetings and appointments.
- Prepared legal documents, ensuring compliance with departmental protocols.
- Organized case files and maintained electronic records for easy access.
- Assisted in drafting correspondence and reports for legal proceedings.
- Streamlined document management processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Skyline Community College- ABA Accredited
Oakland, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas
Walnut Creek, CA06.2001
Skills
- Preparing legal documentation, creating word processing documents, proof reading, to creating final version
- Proficient in simultaneous task execution and managing deadlines
- E-filing & Court Rules
- Litigation Support & E-Discovery tools, trial preparation, deposition summaries
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Department of Transportation
11.2023 - Current
Legal Secretary
Webb & Chang LLP
09.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Skyline Community College- ABA Accredited
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas