Karrie Tally
New Albany
Summary
Legal professional with 25 years of experience supporting legal teams. Expertise in multitasking, attention to detail, and team collaboration enhances process efficiency and client interactions. Proven track record of improving operational workflows and client satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Louisville
06.2016 - Current
- Organized legal documents for attorneys and clients, facilitating efficient access and retrieval.
- Managed case files while maintaining robust document control systems.
- Prepared legal correspondence and filed motions in court accurately.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated client meetings, maximizing time efficiency for attorneys and clients.
- Assisted with billing and invoicing tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in legal service payments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office processes significantly.
- Managed incoming calls from clients and attorneys, directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written format using digital equipment.
Paralegal
Bolus Law Offices
Louisville
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted legal research to strengthen case strategy and enhance preparation.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for regulatory compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files and evidence.
- Managed client communications to provide timely updates and facilitate information exchange.
- Coordinated case schedules, ensuring compliance with deadlines for filings and court appearances.
- Filed legal documents with courts and maintained organized case management systems.
- Reviewed discovery materials to extract relevant information for cases.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing supporting documentation.
Legal Assistant
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC
Louisville
11.2004 - 10.2013
- Filed legal documents in relevant courts, ensuring timely processing.
- Organized case files and documents for attorneys and clients, improving accessibility for case reviews.
- Communicated with clients to provide timely case updates and clarify document requirements, ensuring informed participation.
- Coordinated attorney schedules, managing appointments and meeting calendars to optimize time management.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support by scheduling, organizing files, and preparing correspondence.
- Implemented office procedures to streamline document management processes.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and software systems to ensure compliance.
- Proofread legal documents for grammatical accuracy and punctuation consistency.
Skills
- Case preparation and legal writing
- Legal transcription
- Document management
- Advanced word processing
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
06.2016 - Current
Paralegal
Bolus Law Offices
10.2013 - 06.2016
Legal Assistant
Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC
11.2004 - 10.2013