Ashley Hayes
Holbrook
Summary
Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Proven ability to manage client records with confidentiality and maintain organized files. Recognized for exceptional telephone etiquette and task prioritization. Works well with others as well as independently to carry out assignments. Eagar to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Navajo County
2022.07 - 2024.11
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Emery K. La Barge, Attorney at Law
2012.08 - 2022.07
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
Office Support/Legal Administrative Assistant
Navajo County Public Defender's Office
2010.08 - 2012.04
- Filing/Organizing Closed Case Files
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Education
Holbrook High School
Holbrook2000-05
Skills
- File management
- Billing and invoicing
- Court filings
- Document preparation
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Writing and editing
- Microsoft office
- Task prioritization
- File organization
- Motion preparation
- Fast learner
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Navajo County
2022.07 - 2024.11
Legal Administrative Assistant
Emery K. La Barge, Attorney at Law
2012.08 - 2022.07
Office Support/Legal Administrative Assistant
Navajo County Public Defender's Office
2010.08 - 2012.04
Holbrook High School