senior legal secretary resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail and familiarity with legal, insurance, and medical terminology to carry out assignments efficiently.
Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties with understanding of confidentiality laws and regulations.
Exceptional skills with Windows, Microsoft, Prevail, View Point, MI File, Matter Applications, Skype and several other programs.
Earned exceptional marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing excellent service.
Prepared to bring 13 years of experience to a challenging new role at Seva Law Firm.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Complex Problem Solving
Legal Terminology
Legal Research
Legal Correspondence
Meeting Preparation
Appointment Setting
Dependable and Reliable
Court Policies and Programs
Task Prioritization
Civil Law
Work History
10/2016 to CurrentSenior Legal SecretaryCounty Of Nevada | Ca 95945, CA,
Provide legal assistance by maintain 50-60 high exposure liability files, including, no-fault, slip and fall and construction.
Provide legal assistance to over 90 workers compensation files.
Work closely to claims legal departments to ensure case is preceding properly
Receive and place telephone calls and e-mails to clients and claims adjusters with case updates.
Enter new cases into company database.
File documents with State and Federal courts on behalf of attorney.
Schedule all appointments, depositions, Independent Medical Examinations, appearances and briefings.
Draft legal documents, including motions, orders, witness lists and discovery.
Assist attorneys in collecting employment, medical and other records.
Maintain multiple calendar and task systems for attorneys.
12/2015 to 10/2016Litigation ParalegalBurr & Forman Llp | Charlotte, NC,
Assisted owner and three associate attorney's in high volume, fast paced law firm, working on files from intake to trial
Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Maintained litigation database and document organization for over 90 cases throughout course of litigation efficiently in entirely paperless office.
Produced legal documents including Summons, Complaints, Motions, Pleadings, Discovery, and Interrogatories.
Responsible for client phone calls, analyzing client documents, and meeting with clients to review case status
Coordinated office calendar including court calendar management, scheduling of client meetings, deposition proceedings, deadlines, Independent Medical Examinations with clients, and attorney travel arrangements
Collaborated with adjusters, clients and opposing counsel on daily basis
Obtained medical records and bills from healthcare facilities and insurance carriers and outline outstanding claims for each case.
Obtained necessary document including client documentation, claims file, insurance policies, and prior court filings depending on case status
Prepared submissions for all medical bills, no fault claim documents, and third party demands.
01/2012 to 12/2015Admissions Coordinator & Office AdministratorInfostretch | Santa Monica, ,
Provided excellent customer service for very fast paced clinic with over 300 patients weekly, while maintaining all patients’ medical information
Responsible for scheduling appointments, greeting patients, answering phone, updating patient demographics, collecting copays, coordinate patient referrals, verifying patients insurance, and submitting for insurance authorization
Verified and updated insurance information, and electronically managed medical records for all patients
Collaborated with clinic director, billing and administration department to keep all patient information on track
Extensive Medicare, Blue Cross, Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Automobile Insurance experience and knowledge
Managed inventory and ordered office supplies; assisted with setting up interviews and creating employee schedule
Resolved issues and complaints regarding insurance or patient problems.
01/2006 to 01/2012Legal Administrative AssistantBagley & Langan P.L.L.C | City, STATE,
Provided personal injury law firm with administrative support
Submitted forms for replacement services, wage loss, and attendant care
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as police reports, witness statements, employment, medical, and other records through communication with clients as well as filling out and submitting forms to secure copy services
Prepared, revised and processed legal documents including correspondence, memos, pleadings, summonses, subpoenas, complaints, witness lists, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements for over 100 cases
Maintained calendar with deadlines and dates for all legal documents, depositions, Independent Medical Examinations, and trials
Managed attorney’s calendars, schedule staff meetings, patient appointments, and respond to patient inquires
Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
Education
Expected in 2013 to to Bachelors of Health Science | Oakland University, Rochester, MIGPA:
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