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OFFICE MANAGER AND PARALEGAL

Summary

Highly-organized Office Manager and Paralegal offers administrative support for prominent law firm to enhance office effectiveness. Detail-oriented and methodical in preparing case files, investigating issues, producing legal paperwork. Completed complex and specialized filings both in State and Federal Courts. Good budget management, payroll administration and office organizational skills. Effectively organizes resources and clerical support to maintain smooth and efficient operations and enhance team success.

Experience

06/2018 - CurrentCompany Name - Office Manager and ParalegalCity, State

Processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks with zero lag time.
Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
Optimized traceability, developing organization systems for court documents and exhibits.
Spearheaded special projects to improve the organization and efficiency of the office such as a new hosted phone system, remote working capabilities and filing system.
Liaised with court personnel, city magistrates, opposing and co-counsel to promote successful office operations.
Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance.
Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for legal office generating over $4.8 million annually.
Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
Used online databases such as WestLaw to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.

05/2017 - 04/2018Company Name - Administrative AssistantCity, State

Managed all financial assets pertaining to a client's individual portfolio.
Drafted, with precise attention to detail, all paperwork, estate planning documents, and applications for accounts, investments, and insurance policies.
Problem solved budgeting and money allocation for funding of investments and purchases.
Initiated all transfers of stocks, mutual funds and cash between accounts and third parties.
Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.

06/2016 - 05/2017Company Name - Legal SecretaryCity, State

Organized and docketed all court filings and prioritized case loads for 9 attorneys.
Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
Revised and maintained master calendar for client appointments.
Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.
Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.
Electronically filed documents with the Utah State Courts as well as various districts of the Federal Court.

06/2016 - 05/2017Company Name - Office ManagerCity, State

Managed expense reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and collections.
Learned medical terminology related to psychiatric disorders and psychiatric medications.
Ran daily operations for practice such as checking patients in, scheduling appointments, sending appointment reminders, answering phones, etc.

Volunteer Work

Lead adult volunteer in local youth group for 3 years
Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Santa Cruz, Bolivia for 1 year
Movie Under the Stars at the Utah State Capitol for 8 years

Skills

Invoicing and billing
Customer relations
Senior leadership support
Microsoft Office 365 and Teams
Accounts payable and receivable
Billing

Expertise in legal proceedings
Superb legal research skills
Civil Litigation
File and Records Management
IT Support

Education and Training

Expected in 09/2021Association Of Certified Public BookkeepersCertified Bookkeeper: Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping

05/2019University Of UtahCity, StateBachelor of Science: Psychology

05/2019University Of UtahCity, StateCertificate in Criminology: Criminology

Sociology, Neuroscience, Business, and International Cultures
Member and Social Chair of University Singers

Resume Overview

School Attended

Association Of Certified Public Bookkeepers
University Of Utah

Job Titles Held:

Office Manager and Paralegal
Administrative Assistant
Legal Secretary
Office Manager

Degrees

Certified Bookkeeper : Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Bachelor of Science : Psychology
Certificate in Criminology : Criminology

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