Experience

Saul Ewing LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Legal Practice Assistant at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

  • May 2021 - Present



Winston & Strawn LLP

• Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 2020

  I was legal executive assistant with office administrative experience and over 25 years’ experience organizing and managing partner practices in large law firms. I provided executive-level administrative support to senior partners in law firms employing between 500 and 1500 attorneys with international presence. I assisted attorneys in various practice groups, including corporate, energy, environmental, litigation, banking, healthcare and maritime, usually supporting a group of five-seven attorneys.* Strong managerial capacities* Proven experience with scheduling, document preparation, executive communications and timely filings for litigation and complex private equity deals.* Team player, performed research using the internet and various journals. * Significant experience preparing client forms, engagement letters, accurate invoices and retainer billings, billing collections and accurately submitting invoices for reimbursable expenses.* Proactive problem-solver with solid history of analyzing challenges, anticipating partner and client needs and offering resourceful solutions, implementing process improvements and maintaining efficiencies. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Legal Research • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Transcription & Dictation • Legal Pleadings • Court Filings • MS Office Suite • Client Relations • Legal Office Administration • Diplomatic, Professional & Discreet • Time Management • Process Improvement • Professional Communications • Proactive Problem Solver • Contract Negotiations • Travel Logistics Show less

• Legal Executive Assistant

  • Apr 2000 - Oct 2008

  Assisted the Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office and my functions performed included the following:· Performed a wide variety of executive secretarial and administrative duties as required by daily operations· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently· Maintained daily calendar - scheduled appointments, meetings, conferences and both domestic and international travel · Received, reviewed and distributed incoming mail; identified those items requiring priority attention of the attorneys· Received and screened communications, including telephone calls and e-mail messages, and provided assistance using independent judgment to determine which require priority attention; prioritized, channeled, and facilitated communication from other attorneys· Composed/drafted routine correspondence and memoranda for attorney signatures; followed up on pending matters· Heavy client and firm interaction; screened incoming correspondence· Prepared new client and matter forms and engagement letters· Document preparation and proofreading; edited and finalized legal documents· Responsible for and e-filed all litigation briefs, cases, etc. - uploaded same on firm litigation system· Prepared PowerPoint slides and Excel spreadsheets· Coordinated input and compilation of attorney time· Created and maintained filing systems and databases to ensure accurate and efficient retrieval of data· Reviewed and edited monthly billings, prepared client billing letters; prepared expense reports· Supported research requirements for various special projects including coordination of outside consultants Show less



Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 1988 - Dec 1995

  Assisted attorneys including partners, associates and Of Counsel with administrative tasks which I performed on a daily basis. Tasks included calendaring, time entry, heavy billing, expense reimbursements, conference scheduling, travel arrangements, client processing, file maintenance, in addition to the principal duties of drafting, revising, and proofreading documents, preparing pleadings, filing electronically in various courts, and executing service properly. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. I am also experienced in handling high-profile interactions, I understand protocol and professional relations, and have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. I am a flexible team player who takes the initiative, anticipates needs and adapts to different situations. Show less