Ashley Young

• Phone: +1 646 555 0123
• Email: ashley.young@email.com
• Location: New York, USA
• LinkedIn: ashleyyounglegal

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within demanding legal environments, specializing in corporate and litigation practices. Proven ability to streamline document management processes, manage complex calendars, and facilitate seamless communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Adept at legal research, e-filing procedures, and maintaining strict confidentiality, contributing to increased firm efficiency and client satisfaction through meticulous organization and proactive problem-solving.

Experience

Legal Secretary, Sterling & Associates LLP -- New York, USA

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed calendars, deadlines, and scheduling for 3 senior partners and 2 associates, ensuring all court dates and client meetings were met without conflict.

• Drafted, proofread, and finalized legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, reducing attorney review time by 15%.

• Coordinated e-filing and service of legal documents in state and federal courts, adhering to strict procedural guidelines.

• Organized and maintained physical and electronic client files, improving accessibility and compliance with record-keeping regulations.

• Assisted with trial preparation, including exhibit numbering, witness scheduling, and compiling trial binders for complex litigation cases.

Legal Administrative Assistant, Prescott Legal Services -- New York, USA

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Provided administrative support to a team of 4 attorneys focusing on real estate and corporate law, handling client intake and initial consultations.

• Processed invoices, expense reports, and managed petty cash, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping.

• Scheduled and coordinated depositions, client meetings, and conference calls, managing all logistical arrangements.

• Conducted basic legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case development and document drafting.

• Maintained office supplies inventory and managed vendor relationships, optimizing operational costs by 10%.

Education

New York University, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies -- New York, USA

Sept 2015 – May 2017

Skills

Legal Software & Tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio, MyCase, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), E-filing systems (ECF, NYSCEF)

Legal Support Skills: Litigation Support, Document Management, Legal Research, Calendar Management, E-filing, Client Communication, Trial Preparation, Deposition Scheduling, Pleadings & Motions, Confidentiality, Legal Terminology, Case Management

Administrative Skills: Scheduling, Correspondence, Data Entry, Office Management, Records Management, Proofreading, Transcription, Vendor Management, Expense Reporting