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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.
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Work History
LEGAL SECRETARY | 03/2017 to 07/2020
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
- 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
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
- 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
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
City Of Stockton, Ca - Stockton , CA
- 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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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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