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LEGAL SECRETARY
Professional Summary

Experienced Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background and 30+ years of experience in civil litigation. Works independently as well as a great team player. Pays attention to detail and considers the larger picture when managing court filings, procedures and deadlines.

Skills
  • Typing speed 90 WPM
  • Preparation of Pleadings, Discovery, Correspondence.
  • Document filing and Service
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Calendaring of Hearings, Depositions, and Deadlines
  • MS Office, Word Perfect, PC Law, Google Calendars, Court Call, as well as Electronic court filings and E Service.
  • Communications with carriers, insureds, clients, experts, court personnel. opposing counsel and their staff, vendors, etc
  • Scanning and Facsimile Equipment
Work History
LEGAL SECRETARY | 03/2017 to 07/2020
Company Name - City, State
  • Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, and two associate attorneys..
  • Supported team of 17 attorneys in practice of Civil Litigation primarily consisting of Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice.
  • Arranged for delivery of pleadings, discovery and legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filing of documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
  • Preparation of Pleadings, Discovery and Correspondence as well as review and editing of documents for grammar and spelling.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients, carriers, insureds, and opposing counsel.
  • Processed Responsive Pleadings, Demurrers, Motions, Oppositions, Replies, Discovery Requests and Responses, Case Management Statements, Subpoenas, Releases, Dismissals, etc.
  • Prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Created and indexed binders for hearings and Trial.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for multiple attorneys.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Legal Secretary | 01/2020 to 01/2020
Company Name - City, State
  • Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, and two associate attorneys..
  • Supported team of 15 attorneys in practice of Civil Litigation primarily consisting of Insurance Defense and Class Action matters.
  • Arranged for delivery of pleadings, discovery and legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filing of documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
  • Preparation of Pleadings, Discovery and Correspondence as well as review and editing of documents for grammar and spelling.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients, carriers, insureds, and opposing counsel.
  • Processed Responsive Pleadings, Demurrers, Motions, Oppositions, Replies, Discovery Requests and Responses, Case Management Statements, Subpoenas, Releases, Dismissals, etc.
  • Prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Created and indexed binders for hearings and Trial.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for multiple attorneys.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Legal Secretary | 10/2007 to 03/2017
Company Name - City, State
  • Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, and two associate attorneys..
  • Supported team of 13 attorneys in practice of Civil Litigation primarily consisting of Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice.
  • Arranged for delivery of pleadings, discovery and legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filing of documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
  • Preparation of Pleadings, Discovery and Correspondence as well as review and editing of documents for grammar and spelling.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients, carriers, insureds, and opposing counsel.
  • Processed Responsive Pleadings, Demurrers, Motions, Oppositions, Replies, Discovery Requests and Responses, Case Management Statements, Subpoenas, Releases, Dismissals, etc.
  • Prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Created and indexed binders for hearings and Trial.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for multiple attorneys.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
West Covina High School - City | High School Diploma
Mt. San Antonio College - City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • West Covina High School
  • Mt. San Antonio College

Job Titles Held:

  • LEGAL SECRETARY
  • Legal Secretary

Degrees

  • West Covina High School - City | High School Diploma
    Mt. San Antonio College - City

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