Stephanie Sintzel
Belleville
Summary
Skilled legal assistant known for exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail. Experienced in handling client communications and document filing, ready to leverage expertise to support legal teams in achieving optimal outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
St. Louis
11.2015 - Current
- Drafted correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Managed case files and organized legal materials for efficient access, ensuring timely retrieval for court proceedings.
- Coordinated communication among clients, attorneys, and court personnel to facilitate smooth case progression.
- Maintained calendars and scheduled appointments for legal team members.
- Filed documents with courts and ensured compliance with deadlines.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Prepared pleadings, affidavits, motions, and exhibits, supporting attorneys in presenting cases effectively.
- Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
- Entered daily time on behalf of the attorney.
- Prepared appeals for the accounting department when our legal invoices were audited.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Secretarial Studies
Belleville Area College
Belleville, IL05-2000
Skills
- Drafting correspondence
- Case management
- Document filing
- Compliance assurance
- Client communication
- Time entry
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
11.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Secretarial Studies
Belleville Area College