JOLYNN M. SIMONI
*** **** **** • Wethersfield, CT 06109 • Cell: 860-***-****
acs1m9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: An Administrative Professional with over 10 years’ experience in all facets of administration and office management.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
05/2014-11/2015 ROME McGUIGAN, P.C. Hartford, CT
Administrative Assistant
Provided routine secretarial duties of a legal nature for one or more staff attorneys
Managed attorneys’ daily calendars, scheduled appointments, coordinated depositions and appearances
Prepared standard legal documents, briefs, motions and correspondence in response to inquires
Liaison between attorney and clients
Created and maintained client files
E-filed State and Federal Court pleadings
Prepared monthly client billing statements
Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails
Prepared expense reports, accounts payable requests and timesheets
Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of work
04/2013-10/2013 KAINEN, ESCALERA & McHALE, PC Hartford, CT
Administrative Assistant
Provided routine secretarial duties of a legal nature for three staff attorneys
Prepared standard legal documents, briefs, motions and correspondence in response to inquires
Liaison between attorney and clients
Created and maintained client files
E-filed State and Federal Court pleadings
Prepared monthly client billing statements, including electronic billing
Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails
Processed expense reports, accounts payable requests and timesheets
Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of work
03/2012-04/2013 FAZZANO & TOMASIEWICZ, LLC Hartford, CT
Paralegal
Prepared legal documents, including motions, interrogatory responses, appearances and subpoenas
Assisted with trial preparation
Prepared responses to correspondence containing inquiries
Liaison between attorney and clients
Requested necessary medical and billing records for files
Maintained, organized and tracked files to ensure deadlines were met
E-filed State Court pleadings
Processed accounts payable requests
03/2010-03/2012 WETHERSFIELD TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE Wethersfield, CT
Assistant Town Clerk –Part Time
Provided assistance in the recording, election and vital statistics functions of the office, including extensive contact with the public
Produced meeting minutes and processed public notices to the Town Council and provided other administrative support
Maintained minute books and membership lists for Town Boards and Commissions
Received, dated and recorded documents and information for land transactions and collected appropriate fees
04/2004-10/2007 SHIPMAN & GOODWIN, LLP Hartford, CT
09/2001-06/2003 Billing Assistant – Contract Employee
Gathered supporting documentation, drafted necessary affidavits and finalized billing invoices for submission
Assisted with ob shared secretarial positions as needed
07/1985-07/2000 Administrative Assistant
Performed routine secretarial skills of a legal nature for two staff attorneys
Drafted correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, including, but not limited to pleadings, motions and interrogatories
Created and maintained client files
Prepared monthly client billing statements
Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails
Processed expense reports, check requests and timesheets
TECHNICAL
SKILLS:
Knowledge with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and Word
EDUCATION:
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT – Associate’s Degree
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT