Experience

Parker & Covert LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Secretary

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK)

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Dec 2002 - Nov 2019

  • Served as the primary liaison between multiple departments and senior partners while remaining current with industry trends & emerging technologies • Coordinated, managed, and maintained multiple high-volume calendars with routine meetings, court appearances, appointments, and conferences through resource optimization • Demonstrated strong knowledge of federal and appellate court litigation practices including bankruptcy law, special education law, & municipal law in a fast-paced environment • Engaged in cross-functional collaboration to provide excellent service to elected officials, staff members, and the community while maintaining brand integrity at all times • Managed all travel, meeting, and conference expenses while adhering to tight deadlines and strict budget parameters to minimize costs and advance the organization’s mission • Instrumental in maintaining a streamlined accounting system by managing expense reports, budgeting & forecasting, and account reconciliations • Enhanced organizational and computer software skills through utilizing Microsoft Office to efficiently allocate budgeted hours, prepare compelling presentations, & create agendas • Strengthened communication capabilities by coordinating successful events for staff members in order to foster a positive and productive work environment • Utilized multifaceted skillset to provide additional training, resources, and coaching to new staff members; completed additional special projects as assigned to drive results



The Williams Law Firm

• Legal Assistant / Office Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2002

  • Provided high-level support to attorneys while overseeing day-to-day office operations • Responded professionally to incoming calls, emails, and walk-ins while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor to increase client loyalty • Performed comprehensive legal research & data analysis while providing innovative solutions to improve existing systems & processes • Provided high-level support to attorneys while overseeing day-to-day office operations • Responded professionally to incoming calls, emails, and walk-ins while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor to increase client loyalty • Performed comprehensive legal research & data analysis while providing innovative solutions to improve existing systems & processes



Roup & Loomis

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 1999

  • Collaborated with partner & associate attorney of a creditor bankruptcy firm specializing in mortgage loans; prepared emails, reports, and projects in accordance with protocol • Enhanced analytical skills by reviewing complex, detail-oriented legal documents while identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner • Collaborated with partner & associate attorney of a creditor bankruptcy firm specializing in mortgage loans; prepared emails, reports, and projects in accordance with protocol • Enhanced analytical skills by reviewing complex, detail-oriented legal documents while identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner



Rus Miliband Williams & Smith

• Legal Secretary

  • Apr 1997 - Aug 1998

  Assistant to partner and two associate attorneys of business litigation firm. Assistant to partner and two associate attorneys of business litigation firm.



Frankel & Tennant

• Legal Secretary

  • Sep 1996 - Apr 1997

  Assistant to partner and associate attorney specializing in business litigation and corporate law. Assistant to partner and associate attorney specializing in business litigation and corporate law.



Meyer & Connolly

• Legal Secretary / Chapter 7 Trustee Administrator

  • Sep 1989 - Mar 1990

  Assistant to Chapter 7 Trustee for Central District of California, Santa Ana Division. Assistant to partner specializing in bankruptcy law. Assistant to Chapter 7 Trustee for Central District of California, Santa Ana Division. Assistant to partner specializing in bankruptcy law.