Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on hundreds of successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Dedicated to making the lives of busy executives/attorneys easier. Served as an effective gatekeeper; prepared well-written researched and accurate documents, managed busy calendars; and efficiently handled daily office/legal tasks on a daily basis.
Skills
Word (excellent dictation skills, live and dictation software), Excel, PowerPoint
Insurance
Inventory
Legal
Legal Solutions
Client relations
Meridian
Windows
Office management
Receptionist
Hearing preparation
Family Law phase expertise
Case Management
Problem resolution
Filing
Accounting, Phones
Accounts payable, Time Management
Billing, Transcription
Litigation
Meetings
PowerPoint
Office equipment
Quattro Pro
Electronic filing
File management
Document preparation
Legal Research
Project organization
Education
University of PhoenixSan Diego, CA, Expected in 05/2019 – –Bachelor of Science:Management - GPA:
Kelsey Jenney CollegeSan Diego, CA, Expected in 01/2017 – –Associate of Applied Science:Paralegal Studies - GPA:
Hoover High SchoolSan Diego, CAExpected in – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Receptionist duties include directing telephone calls, greeting clients, overflow work.
Schedule and prepare conference rooms for depositions, mediations and client meetings.
Assist accounting clerk with billing, monthly costs and various projects as requested.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Liaised with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to properly process orders in alignment with needs and specifications of management.
Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Receptionist duties included greeting clients, directing telephone calls, assisting attorneys/paralegals/secretaries.
Calendared and distributed all incoming and outgoing mail for various firms.
Scheduled and prepared conference rooms for depositions, mediations and client meetings.
Transcribed correspondence, pleadings and discovery for insurance defense cases.
Create, organize and, maintain case files; create pleadings and discovery indices in several practice areas including: civil litigation, class action, construction defect, Appellate, District and Superior Courts.
Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.
Accomplishments
Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines. The Exceptional Assistant and Successful Communication Skills for Women. Management Skills for Administrative Professionals and Stepping Up to Leadership.
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