Dawn Sopoci
Schaumburg
Summary
Legal Assistant with experience in high-volume collections, foreclosure, eviction, creditor rights, and replevin processing in fast-paced legal environments. Proven ability to manage up to 800 cases weekly while producing accurate, timely legal work product. Skilled in work queue processing, legal document preparation, internal and external system updates, data entry accuracy, and compliance with court rules, client requirements, and firm procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Care – Replevin
Copart
01.2025 - Current
- Performed document intake including sorting, scanning, categorizing, labeling, and digital filing
- Processed high-volume work queue assignments for replevin matters within required timeframes
- Updated internal and external systems with accurate case information
- Reviewed documentation for completeness prior to processing
- Routed documents to appropriate departments for legal action
- Maintained accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all processing tasks
Legal Assistant – Collections
Keough & Moody Law Firm
Naperville
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed high-volume collections caseloads from intake through resolution
- Prepared legal documents including complaints, affidavits, and judgment packages
- Performed accurate data entry and system updates in case management platforms
- Ensured compliance with client requirements, court rules, and firm procedures
- Maintained organized electronic case files and workflow continuity
Legal Assistant – Collections Support
Kovitz, Shifrin and Nesbit
Buffalo Grove
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Processed high-volume legal documentation in structured workflow systems
- Completed data entry and system updates with high accuracy
- Routed incoming documentation to appropriate legal staff
- Executed assigned tasks within strict timeframes
- Maintained organized case files and document tracking systems
Paralegal – Foreclosure, Creditor Rights, Collections & Evictions
Provest, LLC
Elmhurst
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Managed up to 800 foreclosure, collections, and eviction cases weekly in high-volume legal environment
- Produced accurate and timely legal work product aligned with firm and client standards
- Processed assigned tasks within strict deadlines and required timeframes
- Updated internal firm systems and external client systems with accurate case data
- Prepared, reviewed, and processed legal documents including complaints, motions, affidavits, and judgments
- Reviewed incoming documents and dispersed to appropriate parties for action
- Attended court appearances and ensured accurate post-hearing system updates
- Assisted with court preparation and hearing documentation support
- Ensured compliance with court rules, client requirements, and firm procedures
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Paralegal Studies Program
Triton College
River Grove, ILRiver Grove, IL
Skills
- High-Volume Legal Processing
- Work Queue Processing
- Foreclosure
- Collections
- Evictions
- Creditor Rights
- Replevin
- Legal Work Product
- Legal Document Preparation & Review
- Case Management Systems
- Internal & External System Updates
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Workflow Execution
- Deadline Management
- Document Intake
- Sorting
- Scanning
- Labeling
- Digital Filing
- Court Appearances
- Hearing Support
- Post-Hearing Updates
- Court Rules Compliance
- Client Requirements
- Firm Procedures
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
Target Role
Legal Assistant II – Collections / Creditor Rights / High-Volume Legal Operations
Timeline
Client Care – Replevin
Copart
01.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant – Collections
Keough & Moody Law Firm
01.2014 - 01.2017
Legal Assistant – Collections Support
Kovitz, Shifrin and Nesbit
01.2010 - 01.2014
Paralegal – Foreclosure, Creditor Rights, Collections & Evictions
Provest, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Paralegal Studies Program
Triton College