H. Jill Pritchett
Canton,GA
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with proven expertise at Winter Capriola Zenner LLC, enhancing client relations and ensuring ethical compliance. Skilled in legal document preparation and case management, I streamlined administrative processes, significantly reducing paperwork backlog. Adept at communication, I facilitated timely resolutions and improved client satisfaction through efficient support and meticulous attention to detail. Legal professional with extensive experience in providing top-tier administrative and legal support. Proven track record of managing case files, conducting thorough legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability in fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Winter Capriola Zenner LLC
12.2011 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Managed firm's master client lists, closed files, open files, marketing and contacts.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Trained new employees.
Legal Assistant
Weinstock & Scavo, P.C.
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Legal Assistant
Davis, Zipperman, Kirschenbaum & Lotito, LLP
05.2001 - 07.2006
- Contacted expert witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with all courts on schedule to maximize case success.
- Created presentations for trial and mediation.
- Interviewed clients for discovery responses and demand letters.
- Helped write and edit professional medical malpractice articles.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
05-2000
- Honors English
- President Scholar
Skills
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Office management
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Case management
- Litigation support
- Court filing
- Client billing
- Civil litigation law expertise
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Maintained more than 75 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 30 files per day.
Timeline
Legal Assistant - Winter Capriola Zenner LLC
12.2011 - Current
Legal Assistant - Weinstock & Scavo, P.C.
07.2006 - 12.2011
Legal Assistant - Davis, Zipperman, Kirschenbaum & Lotito, LLP
05.2001 - 07.2006
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science,
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