Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
Skills
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Work History
Legal Secretary, 01/2020 to Current City Of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA,
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Scheduled and made appointments for 11 attorneys.
Executed time sheet reconciliation and created monthly announcements.
Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorney and senior paralegal.
Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Entered new cases into company database.
Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Organized files for court proceedings.
Legal Assistant, 01/2017 to 01/2020 Northwell Health – Mamaroneck, NY,
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
Participated in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
Performed administrative tasks, including revising and finalizing letters, briefs and memos.
Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Assisted up to six lawyers at time.
Maintained litigation docket and calendars for six attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy criminal law firm with six attorneys.
Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Legal Secretary, 03/2011 to 01/2017 City Of Anaheim – Anaheim, CA,
Conducted daily accounting on all finances, deposits and safe.
Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys.
Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Entered new cases into company database.
Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1992 Blaine Senior High - Blaine, MN, GPA:
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