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Legal Assistant

Location:
Montgomery, AL
Salary:
$40,000
Posted:
May 06, 2016

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Christy Alexander

**** ******** ***** **** **********, AL 35216 205-***-**** acunz8@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office Legal Administrative Assistant Jun 2015- Present

Communicate with attorneys, clients, various court officials and the public

Manage and maintain attorney calendars

File, serve and deliver documents as necessary

Prepare various documents (e.g. correspondence, internal memorandum, pleadings and subpoenas)

making sure that the documents are properly formatted and the spelling, punctuation, and grammar is

correct

Type, assemble and prepare briefs

Assist counsel in the preparation for hearings and trials

Assist Information Technology Officer with simple IT Tasks

Transcribe dictation, case related audio tapes and court proceedings

Dedicated Personnel, Inc. Hoover, AL Lead Staffing Coordinator Apr 2012 – May 2015

Interviewed, administered assessments and hired applicants for client vacancies

Placed applicants with suitable employers that meet the criteria of both applicant and vendor

Coordinated meetings with company executives to ensure accurate execution of company services

Met and negotiated contractual agreements with clients daily

Trained and managed office staff on office procedures and policies

Greeted applicants in a timely and professional manner

Afni, Inc. Opelika, AL Online Care Consultant Jan 2009 – Mar 2012

Multi-tasked while communicating with Verizon and online customers regarding their wireless needs

Implemented plan upgrades and subsequent downgrades and cancellations

Assisted customers with purchasing various products and services

Touchstone Precision Inc. Auburn, AL Inspector/Packer Apr 2007 – Dec 2008

Inspected car parts for shipping

Handled weekly and monthly inventory

Jumpstart for All Kids, Opelika, AL Childcare Provider May 2005 – Apr 2007

Instructed core curriculum to pre-school and elementary students

Wrote and implemented dynamic lesson plans and daily activities for students

Coordinated events and group excursions for students and staff

Miles College, Birmingham AL Receptionist/Clerk Aug 2002 – May 2004

Answered phones and directed all incoming calls

Managed office supplies and office inventory

Coordinated staff schedules and meetings

Education

Virginia College, Birmingham, AL Mar 2015

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

Miles College, Birmingham, AL 2002-2004

Coursework completed towards Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Skills and Competencies

Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Power Point, Excel)

Outlook

70 WPM Type speed

Payroll

Office Management

Proofreading and document editing



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