Legal Assistant

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant with extensive experience supporting attorneys in real estate, criminal, and civil legal environments. Demonstrates strong skills in document drafting, calendar management, case file coordination, and court procedures. Certified Notary Public with working knowledge of Pennsylvania court systems, e-filing processes, and real estate transactional documentation. Adept at managing priorities in fast-paced legal settings.

Work Experience

Real Estate Attorney Firm, PA

Legal Assistant
August 2023 – Present

Prepare and draft real estate contracts, deeds, affidavits, closing documents, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, scheduling closings, hearings, deadlines, and court appearances.
Review and finalize pleadings; e-file documents with court systems as required.
Assist with title searches and due diligence for property transactions.
Draft and format table of authorities for litigation-related briefs.
Collect, organize, and maintain real estate case files and transactional paperwork.

County Court of Common Pleas, PA

Judicial Court Clerk
April 2022 – August 2023

Liaised between attorneys, pro se parties, and court staff to manage case flow and docket accuracy.
Drafted and processed court orders across civil, criminal, family, and juvenile court divisions.
Oversaw courtroom readiness by reviewing daily dockets and obtaining required files.
Managed e-filing procedures and ensured timely communication with involved parties.

Center for Criminal Justice, PA

Court Clerk
August 2021 – April 2022

Docketed real-time entries into the Common Pleas Court Management System (CPCMS) to maintain case integrity.
Recorded bail modifications, sentencing details, warrants, and evaluations.
Generated and disseminated official court documents to legal and law enforcement stakeholders.

County District Attorney’s Office, PA

Criminal File Investigator
June 2019 – July 2021

Conducted case research and compiled discovery documents for prosecuting attorneys.
Filed Bills of Information with Clerk of Courts; served defense counsel with discovery and formal charges.
Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and medical records custodians to secure evidentiary documentation.

Education

State University, PA
Bachelor’s Degree in [Your Major]
Graduation: May 2019

Internship: County District Attorney’s Office – 6-month placement

Certifications & Training

Certified Pennsylvania Notary Public
CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer
Mandated Reporter: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

Skills

Real estate document preparation and e-filing
Legal research and case file management
Courtroom coordination and legal calendaring
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Bilingual: Fluent in English; conversational Spanish