Cindy Colbert

Background

About Cindy Colbert

With over nine years of experience in legal support and currently in my second year of law school, I have a strong foundation in bankruptcy law, civil and criminal litigation, and legal research. I am proficient in case management and filing platforms, including Stretto, Best Case, PACER, and most municipal and state discovery systems. Additionally, I have extensive experience with electronic filing systems such as E-Filing and TruFiling, as well as traditional in-person court filing. I am also highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal technology tools, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects of case and document management. As a law clerk, I have prepared bankruptcy petitions, drafted legal documents—including pleadings, motions, and discovery—summarized complex case materials, and managed case files for trial preparation. My experience also includes conducting client and witness interviews, facilitating communication between parties, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. In addition, my role as a research assistant at Seattle University School of Law has further refined my legal analysis and writing skills. I am well-versed in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw. My strong organizational abilities and attention to detail allow me to support attorneys effectively. Beyond my legal experience, I have a strong background in financial management as a full-charge bookkeeper for a business of 15 employees. My responsibilities included payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and account management. Additionally, I have experience as an administrative assistant for mobilization and deployment, where I coordinated personnel movements, managed records and compliance documentation, and facilitated logistics for deployment operations. This role strengthened my ability to work under pressure, handle sensitive information with discretion, and ensure seamless coordination between multiple agencies and departments. My expertise in operational planning, document control, and regulatory compliance translates well into legal environments requiring precision, confidentiality, and efficiency.