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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Knowledgeable [Job title] familiar with [area] and [area]. Dedicated to business success and adept at supporting all staff and customer needs.

Versatile [Job title] bringing expertise in supporting the need of busy [type] offices. Excel at maintaining a professional appearance with customers of all backgrounds for a polished public image.

[Job Title]  who continually maintains a positive attitude while interacting with demanding clients. Serves as the primary point of contact for both in-house and external phone and website queries.

[Job Title]  who goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.

Languages
Russian (Native) *English (Proficient)
Skills

Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8,IOS; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook *Charismatic and confident public speaker

  • Accurate and detailed
  • Flexible
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Human resource laws knowledge
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Appointment setting
  • Administrative support specialist
  • Critical thinker
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
Work History
Legal assistant | Boston Law Group, PC | Newton, MA
  • October 2nd 2017- Present (617) 928-1800 Personal injury cases preparation: helping plaintiffs in receiving compensations for their losses, including loss of capacity (due to an inability to work), pain and suffering, reasonable medical expenses (both present and expected), emotional destress, loss of consortium of companionship, legal cost and attorney fees; requesting information release from medical facilities; drafting demand letters to insurance companies Coordinating case preparation.
  • Investigating claims, screening potential clients, interviewing and deposing witnesses.
  • Conserve attorneys time by researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; organizing client conferences; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses; preparing expense reports.
  • Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, dispositions and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates.
  • Represent attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments.
  • Maintains office supplies by checking stocks, placing and expediting orders, evaluating new products.
  • Provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.
  • Generate revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
  • Top Of The Hub.
July 2016-Current Waitress/Server | Prudential Tower | Boston, MA
  • table service Strong food / beverage knowledge Food running Coaching and mentoring new servers regarding menu items, company policies and procedures.
  • Cash handling Frequently assisted colleagues during rush periods to foster / promote teamwork while providing exceptional service and guest dining experience.
  • Banquet Server in Skywalk on the 50th floor of Prudential Tower (parties up to 500 people).
May 2015-September 2015 Innkeeper | Martin House Inn | Nantucket, MA
  • Guests greeting, check in and check out Breakfast preparation Coordinating urgent maintenance requests Managing online orders Maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and achieving budgeted cost controls in breakfast supplies, guest rooms supplies, cleaning supply cost.
March 2018-Current Administrative Assistant | Goncalves De Lima Souza | Charlestown, MA
  • Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup or courier delivery to customers.
  • Answered and quickly redirected up to [Number]  calls per [Time period] .
  • Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation.
  • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
  • Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork.
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
  • Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining appointments and meetings with the CEO.
  • Screened all visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office.
  • Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
  • Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
Education
2015 B.A: Civil Law South Ural State University Civil Law
Gymnasium 93 (AP: Grade school:
High school: Chelyabinsk
2011 High School Diploma: General Studies General Studies
Skills
Cash handling, expense reports, filing, preparing invoices, legal documents, mentoring, public speaker, scheduling, Windows Server
Additional Information
  • Notary Public License holder
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Boston Law Group, PC
  • Prudential Tower
  • Martin House Inn
  • Goncalves De Lima Souza

School Attended

  • South Ural State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal assistant
  • Waitress/Server
  • Innkeeper
  • Administrative Assistant

Degrees

  • B.A : Civil Law
    Gymnasium 93 (AP: Grade school :
    High school :
    High School Diploma : General Studies

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