Riley Braun
Grain Valley
Summary
Professional with a strong background in legal support, equipped to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make me a reliable asset. With experience in managing and maintaining data systems, full dockets of cases for multiple clients, deadlines, calendars and almost everything in between, I have a strong legal skillset that can be applied in almost any situation to enhance workflow and produce satisfied clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Services Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
12.2023 - Current
- Analyzed client feedback to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Streamlined processes for improved efficiency, resulting in faster resolution of client issues.
- Responsible for coordinating multiple Attorney calendars and schedules at the same time.
- Responsible for docketing deadlines, hearings, reminders, etc. for Attorneys and Paralegals to ensure deadlines are always met and are accurate.
- Maintains constant communication with Attorneys.
- Responsible for managing a full docket of cases through all phases of litigation.
- Opens new client files when new cases are obtained.
- Closes client files when cases are dismissed.
- Handles settlements and communications with clients to ensure all requirements are met and payments are received.
- Handles and maintains multiple client SharePoint sites.
- Ensures all phases of litigation are being met at a high level for each of my clients.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Liaison between the clients and attorneys
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions, orders
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Conduct legal research
- Help attorneys prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, conferences
- Submit invoices, expense reports, bill payments
- Responsible for assisting with trial preparation and support
- Sent secure documents to outside counsel
- Create notebooks, physical files
- Maintain file room
- Download documents from outside counsel, clients
- Save documents to electronic filing database
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Project Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Saved documents to electronic filing database
- Created notebooks for hearings, conferences & depositions
- Bates labeled documents
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Created physical files
- Assisted project managers in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of deadlines.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Document Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed regular audits of document repositories, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all stored information.
- Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict security protocols when handling confidential documents.
- Prepared digital files, physical documents and work requests in compliance with company guidelines.
- Managed file archival and information retrievals.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments by acting as a liaison for document-related inquiries and requests.
- Manipulated and converted documents to meet needs of individual personnel or projects.
Parking Assistant
Kansas City Royals
- Helped to get fans into the parking lots and to the stadium safely
- Greeted and answered questions for the guests
- Drove KC Royals players into the stadium from their cars
- Helped with directing traffic
Sales Associate
Finish Line
- Assisted customers with finding shoes and apparel
- Answered any questions regarding shoes & clothes we carried in the store
- Fulfilled online orders
- Demonstrated how cleaning products and other items were beneficial to the customers to keep shoes looking new
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
01.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Strong reader & writer
- Time management
- Organization
- Able to multitask
- Document drafting and maintenance
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications
- Docket and case management
- Able to streamline most processes to enhance efficiency and turn out quality work
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Client Services Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
12.2023 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
12.2021 - 12.2023
Project Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
07.2021 - 12.2021
Document Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
06.2019 - 05.2020
Parking Assistant
Kansas City Royals
Sales Associate
Finish Line
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Missouri State University
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