SARA WHITE
Oakley
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Latham & Watkins LLP, excelling in litigation support and document management. Proven track record in training and mentoring teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing complex case coordination. Adept at client development and deadline tracking, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney Support PROS Specialist
Latham & Watkins LLP
San Francisco
06.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for 21+ attorneys, including 5 partners, across multiple departments such as Complex Commercial Litigation, Data Privacy, Corporate, Finance, and Tax law
- Collaborate within a global secretarial team using the ServiceNow platform to assist 5th-8th year associates, counsel, and partners
- Train and mentor new hires on firm policies and procedures
- Serve as Billing Mentor, InterAction Mentor, and New Business Intake Mentor for local office secretarial team members
- Manage high-level administrative tasks including calendar coordination, document drafting and proofreading, conference and event planning, expense and invoice processing, and litigation support
- Provide Litigation Support by processing incoming mail, preparing pleadings and filings, managing hearing calendars, coordinating attorney fee administration, conducting research, and facilitating trial support
Workers' Compensation Case Assistant
Rains Lucia Stern, PC
San Francisco
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Filed pleadings, settlements, and new client applications with the Division of Workers' Compensation
- Processed and organized an average of 75-200 legal documents daily within the A-1 database
- Managed and maintained office records for a caseload of over 500+ clients
- Created and maintained internal filing systems, ensuring efficient document retrieval
- Scheduled attorney depositions, court hearings, and client med-legal appointments
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates, medical appointments, and reimbursements
- Liaised with adjusters, defense attorneys, and medical offices to facilitate case progress
- Trained multiple new employees on department-specific systems and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Creative Writing
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chabot Community College
Hayward, CA06.2012
Skills
- Legal Administration
- Litigation support
- Document management
- Case coordination
- Court filings
- Deadline tracking
- Software Proficiency
- Client Development
- Business Development
- Billing processes
- Client contact management
- New business intake
- Strong writing
- Communication
- Proofreading
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Freelance writing
- Ghostwriting
- Leadership
- Training
- Mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Detail-oriented
- Deadline-driven
- Highly adaptable
Certifications And Awards
Certificate of Volunteer Recognition, Hayward City Hall, 06/01/14
Websites
Timeline
Attorney Support PROS Specialist
Latham & Watkins LLP
06.2018 - Current
Workers' Compensation Case Assistant
Rains Lucia Stern, PC
04.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English/Creative Writing
California State University East Bay
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chabot Community College
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