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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Highly motivated and ambitious self starter. Focused and dedicated with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in management. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.

Experience
01/2006 - CurrentCompany Name - Legal AssistantCity, State
  • Diligently performed administrative tasks including answering phones and directing incoming calls to appropriate staff members, greeting clients, scheduling appointments and revise and maintain master calendar through Amicus.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and deposition schedules.
  • Completed case research via LexisNexis and West!aw databases.
  • Prepared through, accurate and we'll-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
  • Participated in client interviews and took notes to document information.
  • Met with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details.
  • Revised documents, subjugated billable hours and coordinated court documentation for timely filings.
  • Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
  • Submitted electronic and paper filings and organized court materials, schedules and actions.
  • Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
  • Coordinated appraisals and inventories of property to complete thorough estate planning for clients.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officers.
  • Issued subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials.
  • Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
  • Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders.
  • Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence.
  • Oversaw all administrative requirements, including client billing and provided vital administrative support.
05/1978 - 10/2005Company Name - Office Manager and Admistrative AssistantCity, State
  • Meet with clients:
  • Putting their mind at ease and letting them know that we were there for them.
  • Prepare Fee Agreement, review with client and obtain signature.
  • Accept payment of retainers.
  • Explain the procedures relevant to their particular case and answer their questions.
  • Obtain the information necessary to begin work on their case.
  • Hire and train employees for 3 office locations with a total of 8 attorneys.
  • Greet clients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, filing and data entry.
  • Delegate duties in a fashion which promotes an efficient and productive work environment.
  • Monitor each employees performance/attendance and act upon it accordingly.
  • Experience in Wills, Probate, Forcible Detainers, Bankruptcy and Domestic Relations.
  • Draft pleadings for attorneys and the subsequent filing thereof.
  • Compose letters and memoranda.
  • Noticing of hearings including preparation and filing of Proofs of Notice and Certificates of Mailing.
  • Calendar hearings, designate the attorney to appear at the hearings and apprise each attorney of their schedule.
  • Purchase and track office supplies for all locations.
  • Bank deposits two times each week for each location.
  • Balance the checkbooks (regular and trust accounts), entry of information for completion of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger using Peachtree accounting program.
  • Prior to contracting with ADP, prepared the payroll, attorney share of profits, monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns, monthly tax deposits and W-2s.
  • Preparation of all office checks including payroll, filing fees, recording fees, office supplies, refunds, Bill payments, postage and attorney expense reimbursements.
  • Authorize and track all requested time off for employees in all locations.
  • Accept and route payments, account for all receipts (numerically) and the funds received for each receipt.
  • Handle restricted, certified and express mail as well as filing documents by United Parcel Service for districts outside of Maricopa County.
  • Filing of Responses to Motions for Relief from Stays, negotiate with the Moving Parties' attorney to determine Stipulation terms, reviewing the terms with our clients to obtain their approval thereof and subsequently having the appropriate attorney sign said Stipulation for return to its office of origination.
  • Trained myself on the ECF filing procedures followed by training all other staff members and ultimately created an Instruction manual.
  • Utilize the Brass system to obtain court dockets, cover sheets, master mailing lists, minute entries and Judge caendars.
  • Open and sort mail, maintain tickle system and set-up office/storage filing and tracking systems.
  • Notification to clients of hearing dates on their particular cases.
  • Handle all office matters relating to maintenance for landscaping, cleaning, pest control, carpet care, air conditioning and heating, computers, printers, fax machines, copiers and postage meters.
  • Handle difficult situations that sometimes arise with clients and employees.
Company Name - Legal Assistant to the PartnerCity, State
Skills
Education and Training
1979Marcos De Niza High SchoolCity, StateHigh School Diploma
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Marcos De Niza High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Assistant
  • Office Manager and Admistrative Assistant
  • Legal Assistant to the Partner

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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