Ally Nikolaus
1666 Crabapple Lane
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with extensive experience in multiple practice areas, looking to expand her legal education and earn a Juris Doctorate from a well established and notable law school.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
UB Greensfelder LLP
12.2024 - Current
- Work closely with partners, counsel and associates to draft agreements and estate planning documents including but not limited to Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney. Write memorandums, transmittal letters and email copy.
- Facilitate clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to coordinate signings and meetings, and, if needed, ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
- Schedule notaries and witnesses as needed for signings.
- Inventory, track, and log client files.
- Prepare and manage asset spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and work flow lists for multiple attorneys.
- E-file pleadings with Probate court and for guardianships.
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
Sandberg Phoenix
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Edited and proofread pleadings for dozens of litigation court cases at both the state and federal level.
- Filed emails and file-stamped pleadings to firm's database.
- Printed and organized discovery for multiple cases.
- Submitted reimbursement for attorneys' travels, meetings, etc.
Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate/M&A
UB Greensfelder, LLP
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted a high-volume partner and paralegal with their daily administrative tasks such as filling emails, coordinating meetings with other attorneys and clients, opening new matters, and reimbursements.
- Drafted and sent engagement letters, demand letters, and conflict waivers.
- Edited agreements such as but not limited to Non-Disclosure, Promissory Notes, Forbearance, Bill of Sale and Security Agreements.
- Lien searches.
- Filed S-4 forms for several LLC formations, e-filed pleadings, recorded deeds,
- Organized exhibits and discovery to present to opposing counsel and special masters.
- Obtained Articles of Organization for client LLCs.
- Handled overflow work from other attorneys...
- Delivered documents to court, clients, and opposing counsel offices.
Legal Secretary - Multiple Practice Areas
Mayer Brown, LLP
12.2016 - 08.2021
- Scanned, copied, and filed documents.
- Edited financial lease agreements for large corporations, including warehouses and car brands.
- Prepared closing binders for commercial real estate.
- Led a team of secretaries to oversee 20-25 associates.
- Delegated work to team members.
- Trained new hires.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2014
Skills
- Court filings
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Notary public thru 2028
- Legal documentation and reporting
- File organization
- Client service and support
- Client communication
- Legal/Court processes
- Document editing
- Legal Document Formating
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
UB Greensfelder LLP
12.2024 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
Sandberg Phoenix
09.2024 - 12.2024
Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate/M&A
UB Greensfelder, LLP
05.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Secretary - Multiple Practice Areas
Mayer Brown, LLP
12.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Webster University
Publications
I'm Gay and Drink Water, a memoir - self-published August 2024
- Interviewed by KMOX's Total Information A.M. & Webster-Kirkwood Times
- Featured in the local author section at The Novel Neighbor bookstore - Spring 2025
Awards & More
Webster Athletic Hall of Fame - Inducted 2024
Best LGBTQ+ film at the 2021 Chicago Women's Comedy Film Festival
Other hobbies include: running, hot yoga, baking egg-free desserts
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