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LEGAL ASSISTANT/SUPPORT STAFF
Summary
Exceptional leadership skills, taking on challenges and opportunities Embraces innovation by always researching new and different ways to get the job done. Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and follow through to achieve project goals in high pressure environments. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills involving multiple levels of personnel from upper management to subordinates, as well a High level of integrity and reliability with the tenacity to get the job done
Skills
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability 
  • Case management
  • MS Office proficient
  • Multi-line switchboard
  • Office management
Experience
03/2017 to 07/2017
Legal Assistant/Support Staff McFarling Law Group － Las Vegas, NV
  • Kept all cases organized by tracking all task and assignments by using case management software.
  • Drafted and filed all Pleadings on a daily basis, E-Filed, E-Served and Filed documents in both computer and paper files.
  • Addressed the needs of all clients in fast paced environment as well as provide confidential support.
  • Responsible for Calendaring Hearing dates and following up with opposing counsel as deemed necessary.
  • Maintained contact with the courts to ensure that all exhibits, documents and important pleadings have been received.
  • Communicate with clients to ensure that all necessary documents were received in order to move forward within a case.
  • Provided back up support to the Receptionist and File Clerk when needed.
02/2012 to 02/2017
Legal Office Assistant AM:PM Legal Solutions － Las Vegas, NV
  • Scheduled client meetings, ordered supplies, prepared reports, responded to emails and maintained regular updates through case management software.
  • Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into a file database and case management software and confirming case status with attorney.
  • Maintained contact with clients, prepared and forwarded summonses, subpoenas, drafted complaints, notarized documents and provided status updates via phone and email.
  • Accomplished organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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01/2003 to 12/2011
Retail Store Manager/District Manager Goodwill of Southern Nevada － Las Vegas, NV
  • Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, coordinated purchases with approval, monitored vendor balances and reconciliation of cash receipts and performed services for customers.
  • Completed employee payroll and monitored weekly, daily and monthly schedules.
  • Screened candidates and scheduled interviews and completed the hiring process.
  • Created reports and schedules, ordered supplies and trained all new hires and conducted weekly team meetings.
  • Developed new employee handbook, job descriptions, policies, procedures and goals for the E-Commerce Department by using a word processor software.
  • Helped create and manage a new E-Commerce business line, exceeding budget goals with annual revenue of $2 million in less than 3 years.
  • Coordinated shipping and post office mailings, maintained relationship with postal vendors and tracked products and supplies.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies University of Nevada Las － Vegas, NV Communication Studies
Skills
Computer Proficient, Customer Service, Case management, Cash receipts
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • McFarling Law Group
  • AM:PM Legal Solutions
  • Goodwill of Southern Nevada

School Attended

  • University of Nevada Las

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Assistant/Support Staff
  • Legal Office Assistant
  • Retail Store Manager/District Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Communication Studies

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