Cindy Carter, legal assistant, certified PLS, Lowther Johnson, Attorneys at Law LLC

I work for Lowther Johnson, Attorneys at Law LLC, which occupies all of the 20th floor and one-half of the 12th floor of the Hammons Tower. I work with a professional group of individuals and I look forward to going to work every day. Lowther Johnson, Attorneys at Law LLC provides a full range of legal services in many areas, including general civil trial and appellate practice, banking, commercial, personal injury, products liability, insurance, real estate, probate, estate planning, health care and hospital law, creditor bankruptcy, corporations, business, family law, domestic relations, traffic violations, entertainment law, employment law, multi-district and complex litigation, securities fraud, antitrust litigation and class actions, and many specialty areas.

Specifically, what is your job?

I am a legal assistant to Thomas M. Benson, a partner at Lowther Johnson, Attorneys at Law LLC and I do a variety of law work for Mr. Benson, which includes drafting documents, typing, speaking with clients, setting up meetings and conference calls, tracking all deadlines and, best of all, working for a professional and client-oriented boss.

What drew you to a career in the legal field?

I have always been interested in law and the justice system and was given an opportunity to work for a law firm 13 years ago and I still enjoy working for a law firm to date.

What are your biggest challenges with your job?

One of the greatest challenges is making sure all legal documents are finalized in a timely fashion due to time limitations and presenting them to the attorney and/or client.

What professional goals are you pursuing?

I am pursuing a paralegal associate degree at Drury University and have two semesters to graduation. I am also studying for the professional paralegal certification with NALS, the association for legal professionals.

What’s the best part of your job?

To be able to help people resolve their problems and working for an appreciative boss and attorney.

Tell us about your family and your spare-time interests.

I’m married and my husband is Hazen L. Carter, who is very supportive of my legal career. We live in the country in Rogersville. He is the owner of Professional Equipment Movers. We have a large family. He has five grown children and I have two grown children. In my spare time, I enjoy being a member of the Springfield Area Legal Support Professionals. I am governor of this organization this year and have been a member for 13 years and enjoy being involved in their monthly community service projects, professionalism and legal education. I also enjoy relaxing at home with my husband and gardening in my flower gardens.