Ashley Williams
Savannah
Summary
Dedicated Legal Assistant with five years of experience providing comprehensive administrative and client support in fast-paced legal environments. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and supporting attorneys with research and trial preparation. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong reading comprehension, and sound decision-making under pressure. Highly adaptable and dependable, with proven integrity, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Adept at building positive client and team relationships through strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Demonstrates self-management, flexibility, and stress tolerance while delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Administrative Assistant
CRM Law
Savannah, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Draft, edit, and e-file legal documents, including contracts, motions, and correspondence.
- Manage cases by organizing and maintaining digital case files, using cloud-based management systems.
- Streamline communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Chatham County Public Defenders Office, Eastern Judicial Circuit
Savannah, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Respond promptly to emails and phone calls from clients, opposing counsel, and judges.
- Support legal staff in responding to general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage and protect confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills to coordinate between clients and staff professionally.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including filing, scheduling meetings, and managing calendars.
Legal Assistant
Cox, Rodman and Middleton
Savannah, GA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Drafted legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings.
- Supported three attorneys in responding to general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys and clients, improving response times and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Handled client consultations in the absence of Attorneys.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12-2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA07-2020
Skills
- Legal Writing and Drafting
- Case Management Software (Clio, Dubsado, etc)
- Client Communication
- E-filing and Court Procedures
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Confidentiality and Data Security
- Time Management
- Resourceful
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Virtual Administrative Assistant
CRM Law
06.2024 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Chatham County Public Defenders Office, Eastern Judicial Circuit
11.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cox, Rodman and Middleton
08.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University