Emily B. Whittington
Firm Administrator at McManus & Felsen LLP- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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District of Columbia Notary Public
-Oct, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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McManus & Felsen LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Firm Administrator
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May 2015 - Present
Accomplishments*Planned and facilitated office relocation*Redesigned Firm’s websiteFinance▪ Manage bank accounts (including operating, escrow, and retainer accounts)▪ Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ▪ Process payroll for W-2 and contract employees▪ Prepare and send invoices to clients for legal services▪ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and reports▪ Prepare and file taxes with assistance of company accountantsAdministration▪ Responsible for all day-to-day operations▪ Corporate record keeping and renewals (business/bar licenses, DCRA, etc.)▪ Renew business certifications (such as Certified Business Enterprise, SAM, MWAA, etc.)▪ Draft manuals and instructions on office procedures▪ Draft business correspondence on behalf of owners/partners including marketing materials (blogs, newsletters, etc.)▪ Communicate with clients, vendors, and the firm’s counsel and representatives to resolve issuesHuman Resources▪ Conduct interview and hiring process for all administrative personnel▪ Delegate tasks to administrative staff and oversee completion of assignments▪ Conduct new-hire orientation and training, retrain employees on office functions (as needed), implement new training procedures, and complete employee performance reviews▪ Full employee lifecycle management, including managing staff leave and separations▪ Manage firm-wide benefits such as 401(k), health insurance, HSA, etc.I.T.▪ Act as the I.T. liaison for the office and resolve technical issues▪ Update and design website, logos, and marketing materials▪ Manage and update servers, computers, printers, and all other technological equipment
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Legal Assistant
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May 2013 - May 2015
Accepted Firm Administrator position after second year of employment with Firm-Draft emails, spreadsheets, pleadings, memoranda, etc.-Notarize, file, and deliver pleadings-Order and manage supplies for office-Revise and enter attorney time and edit pre-bills-Schedule and manage travel arrangements, meetings, appointments, etc.-Scan, copy, and file documents in physical files and on an electronic server-Perform Personal Assistant duties for Partner of the firm after 1 year of employment
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Education
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College of Southern Maryland
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Northern High
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