Legal Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Present

Legal Secretary

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Adminstration

• 2014 - 2015

 Manage office operations to ensure efficiency and productivity  Manage accounts receivable/payable  Process monthly payroll  Manage relations with clients and insurance agents  Order stock and office supplies  Human Recourse; Manage the induction of new employees  Design company forms including payroll advice and personal leave forms  Assist with the production of marketing collateral  Assist with recruitment: write job ads, call applicants, interview candidates Show less

Legal Secretary

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

Welcomed guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation. Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; preparing expense reports. Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements. Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney. Generates revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments. Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential. Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs. Show less

Front Desk Receptionist for Landlord

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

 Answer telephone calls from tenants  Handle any issues or problems as they arise  Contact maintenance personnel upon request  Draft lease agreements for new tenants  Renew old agreements upon expiration  Draft and submit with the local court system 3 day notice to vacate  Handle rent and utility payments  Deposit monies for landlord  Present rental properties to interested prospects  Answer telephone calls from tenants  Handle any issues or problems as they arise  Contact maintenance personnel upon request  Draft lease agreements for new tenants  Renew old agreements upon expiration  Draft and submit with the local court system 3 day notice to vacate  Handle rent and utility payments  Deposit monies for landlord  Present rental properties to interested prospects