LEGAL ASSISTANT
Name: Leah Njuguini Komu
Email:-Phone: -
SUMMARY
I’m a legal assistant with fluent English, both written and spoken. Workwise, I’m detail-oriented, willing to learn, easy to understand, able to work well with others, highly responsive, able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, professional, able to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, and a technology-savvy individual.
I’m well-versed with MS Office, Outlook, Case Peer, Lead Docket, Google Sheets, Slack, Google Workspace, and RingCentral, among other legal software programs.
SKILLS
Case Management Communication
Email and Phone Correspondence
Case Evaluation ~ At the client intake stage
Electronic Case File Management
Legal Assistance
Legal Calendaring
Legal Drafting
Customer Service
Legal Software
Task Coordination
EDUCATION
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Nairobi ~ Kenya.
• Graduated with Second Class Honors – Upper Division.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paralegal
TED Law: Accident and Injury Law Firm, LLC {January 23, 2020 to August 25, 2023} Assigned roles were to:
Screen new cases and conduct client intake.
Upload clients’ case files (signed medical/HIPPA authorizations, ID) from Lead Docket to Case Peer.
Provide case status updates to clients via automated SMS and calls.
Maintain electronic case files by keeping a record of communication.
Open clients’ claims with insurance.
Send LOR to both Plaintiff and Defendant.
Call medical providers to follow up on medical bills and records requested.
Send LOP documents to medical providers.
Send dismissal letters at the attorneys’ request.
Other legal administrative tasks as assigned.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Legal Data Annotator
Zenlaw Inc., New York {March 4, 2018 to December 3, 2019} Assigned roles were to:
Utilize machine learning and AI to abstract and label data from organized datasets.
Annotate legal documents based on annotation roadmap and instructions.
Work with the legal engineering team to analyze AI predictions and errors.
Provided feedback and suggestions to improve labeling workflows and software.
Work with the annotation and product teams to improve processes and the annotation platform.
Complete projects within established timelines and communicate progress to project managers.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Big Data Analyst ~ Conflux AI Kenya