Sandra Cummings

**** ****** ** *** *******, CA **077

acgtvk@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

Objective

To seek a legal secretary or administrative assistant position that is

challenging.

Profile Statement

Fifteen years experience in firms across the US (in Boston, Dallas, and New

York City) shows flexibility and ability to work in any environment. A

self-motivated professional with proven organizational skills, research

skills, and strict attention to detail. Demonstrated the use of

accumulated knowledge and experience to exercise independent judgment and

make valid decisions. Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills

coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex

responsibilities in an efficient and thorough manner. Experienced in

planning, organizing, and resolving problems, using initiative to improve

processes, and persevering to order to complete multiple deadline-driven

projects on time. An independent, hard working self-starter committed to

superior client and attorney service.

Work Experience

10/2009 to Present Researcher; and

Independent Business Virtual Customer Service

Owner Provided virtual customer service to a well-known retail

bookseller and an online international retail electronic

commerce company.

Investigated complaints, trace lost or damaged packages, and

recommend resolution.

Created manuals and service aids.

08/2007 to 08/2008 Assisted commercial and real estate litigation partner:

Legal Assistant Revised and edited documents, letters, and memoranda;

Sandak Hennessey & Greco, Transcribed tapes into documents, letters, and memoranda;

LLP Inputted attorneys' time and edit client billing;

Stamford, CT Answered multi-line telephone calls;

Scheduled appointments, meetings, etc. using Outlook;

Made domestic travel arrangements;

Performed conflict of interest checks;

Organized and maintain firm's filing system and offsite

storage; and

Performed various administrative duties.

01/2007 to 08/2007 Assisted (1) founding partner in commercial law, mergers &

Legal Administrative acquisitions, antitrust, and trade regulation; (2) German

Assistant senior partner in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and

Piliero Goldstein Kogan & commercial law; and (3) two associates in civil litigation:

Miller, LLP Revised and edited documents, letters, and memoranda;

New York, NY Transcribed tapes into documents, letters, and memoranda;

Maintained expense reports;

Inputted attorneys' time and edited client billing;

Scheduled appointments, meetings, etc. using Outlook;

Made domestic and international travel arrangements;

Organized filing system; and

Answered multi-line telephone calls.

07/2006 to 01/2007 Assisted (1) department head and fiduciary accountant in Trust

Legal Administrative & Estates; (2) senior partner in mergers & acquisitions,

Assistant securities, and private equities; (3) partner in funds -

Baker & McKenzie LLP private & non-private equities; financial regulation, and REIT;

New York, NY and (4) associate in mergers & acquisitions and corporate law:

Revised and edited documents, letters, and memoranda;

Inputted attorneys' time;

Maintained expense reports and health benefit reimbursements;

Organized ICA and IAA research files; and

Answered multi-line telephone calls.

Technical Skills

Typing (93wpm) and transcription skills Carpe Diem Edgar Mercury

Excellent spelling and grammar skills CaseMap Epsilon PCLaw

in-depth knowledge of legal documents, CiteCheck iManage SAP

procedures, and terminology CompareRite InterAction Starmatic

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Legal Time Matters

Outlook, Access) Concordance Solutions

Corel WordPerfect DeltaView Lexis-Nexis WebView

BAJI Docs Open Westlaw

LiveNote

Core Competencies

Organizational and planning skills Communication and interpersonal

skills

Information collection and management Detail oriented

Independent decision-making / problem solving Proactive / resourceful

/ self-reliant

Confidentiality Trustworthy / discreet

Integrity High work ethic

Languages

Arabic, German, Latin, Greek

Education

09/2008 - 12/2009 Yale University, New Haven, CT

Special Student - Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

Major: Arabic

Summer 2009 Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA

Summer Intensive Language Program

Major: Arabic

11/2004 - 03/2005 University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA

Major: Paralegal Program (ABA Certified) - Completed 21 out

30 credits

06/2004 - 08/2004 Oxford University Summer School: The Oxford Experience

09/1998 - 05/2003 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Degree: MA - Arabic and Islamic Studies

09/1990 - 05/1994 University of Dallas, Irving, TX

Degree: Master of Humanities - Classical Greek Political

Philosophy and Literature

09/1984 - 05/1989 University of Texas at Dallas, Plano, TX

Degree: BA - General Studies - International

Business/Liberal Arts

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