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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Experience
Legal Assistant, 11/2018 to Current
Alliancebernstein Holding Lp – Dallas , TX
Alliancebernstein Holding Lp – Dallas , TX
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and depositions schedules.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff members.
- Scheduled appointments for attorneys and made adjustments and changes through application.
- Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
- Oversaw all administrative requirements, including client billing and electronic court filings.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and developed administrative and logistical reports.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction.
- Arranged domestic and international travel, hotel and transportation needs for staff.
- Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Performed complex administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones.
- Prepared and disseminated press releases for company and clients.
- Reviewed and corrected materials prepared by all staff to proofread and edit for spelling, grammar and style.
- Developed and deepened relationships with media outlets.
- Put together media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
Paralegal, 11/2016 to 10/2018
Dekalb Health – Ligonier , IN
Dekalb Health – Ligonier , IN
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
- Researched documents and publications for case-altering details and evidence establishment.
- Used computer databases, credit reports, tax and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for investigations.
- Used technology tools to create graphically engaging news posts, online training materials, leaderboards, checklists and additional content and tools to facilitate expedient trials and drive communication.
- Assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.
- Scheduled appointments for attorneys and made adjustments and changes through application.
- Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence, including witness interviews.
Legal Assistant, 08/2015 to 10/2016
Alliancebernstein Holding Lp – Philadelphia , PA
Alliancebernstein Holding Lp – Philadelphia , PA
Sales Associate, 03/2015 to 09/2016
Sage Intacct – Lawrenceville , GA
Sage Intacct – Lawrenceville , GA
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
Work History
Legal Assistant, 11/2018 to Current
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and depositions schedules.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff members.
- Scheduled appointments for attorneys and made adjustments and changes through application.
- Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
- Oversaw all administrative requirements, including client billing and electronic court filings.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and developed administrative and logistical reports.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction.
- Arranged domestic and international travel, hotel and transportation needs for staff.
- Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Performed complex administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones.
- Prepared and disseminated press releases for company and clients.
- Reviewed and corrected materials prepared by all staff to proofread and edit for spelling, grammar and style.
- Developed and deepened relationships with media outlets.
- Put together media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives.
Paralegal, 11/2016 to 10/2018
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
- Researched documents and publications for case-altering details and evidence establishment.
- Used computer databases, credit reports, tax and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for investigations.
- Used technology tools to create graphically engaging news posts, online training materials, leaderboards, checklists and additional content and tools to facilitate expedient trials and drive communication.
- Assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.
- Scheduled appointments for attorneys and made adjustments and changes through application.
- Gathered and organized pre-trial discovery, records and evidence, including witness interviews.
Sales Associate, 03/2015 to 09/2016
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
Legal Assistant, 08/2015 to 10/2016
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
Education
H.S DIPLOMA: 08/2015
City, State
City, State
Summary
Multitasking Legal Assistant with experience in calendaring systems and meeting coordination. Strong skills
in document editing, issue resolution. Considered valuable administrative asset to organization.
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Job Titles Held:
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
- Sales Associate
Degrees
- H.S DIPLOMA : 08/2015
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