yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx

9340 e. redfield rd. #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
abc@xyz.com

 

objective

dynamic legal secretary eager to contribute industry knowledge as well as strong administrative and business support skills toward assisting the employer in boosting productivity, efficiency and quality of operations

profile

ø  effectively develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity and efficiency.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate legal trends and regulations.

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

ø  excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, legal professionals and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

ø  facilitate smooth communication between staff and senior personnel and expedite workflow to attain objectives.

ø  demonstrate initiative by analyzing, creating and executing administrative procedures to eliminate redundancy, accelerate output, and minimize expenses.

ø  proficient in arizona and california rules of civil procedure and forms.

professional experience

legal assistant - phillips & associates, phoenix, az                                                                        2007-2009

  promoted within 3 months to work directly with the supervising attorney on medical malpractice and wrongful death cases.

  contributed detail orientation and organizational abilities in supporting the timely completion of discovery, disclosure, motions and complaints.

  applied legal expertise and strong communication skills toward acting as first point of contact in responding to and assisting customers regarding all stages of the litigation process.

  maintained full accountability for e-filing and filing in superior and federal courts, as well as court of appeals.

  exhibited solid interpersonal relation skills in communicating effectively with attorneys, clients, clerks and other legal professionals.

  concurrently applied sharp clerical skills toward providing quality customer service and efficient administrative support, further illustrating ability to manage multiple functions.

  proficiently prepared pleading documents, including disclosure, discovery, motions, stipulations and answers, as well as court of appeals briefs.

 

case manager - lorain/ medina community based correctional facility, elyria, oh                            2001-2005

  relied upon to manage caseload of 15-20 inmates, with accountability for developing treatment plan for each inmate during incarceration.

  prepared and delivered comprehensive and engaging presentations on relationships, life skills and ged preparation, contributing strong oral communication talents.

  collaborated directly with probation officer/ parole officer on developing and implementing discharge plans.

 

payroll technician - reserves network, fairview park, oh                                                               2001

  actively supported senior management in critical decision-making and business planning initiatives by efficiently compiling and producing detailed weekly performance reports.

  steered the processing of weekly payroll at corporate headquarters for over 100 branches of temporary employees, located throughout ohio, florida, kentucky, south carolina, indiana and others, demonstrating exceptional prioritizing and multitasking abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

  proactively supported the accounts receivable department in all aspects of daily operations.

education

b.a., psychology - cleveland state university         

technical skills

time matters, word, word perfect, excel, lotus notes