Samantha “Sam” A. Gomez 913-***-**** –

ad36ry@r.postjobfree.com

Looking for a remote position of legal assistant in a well-known law firm that fully utilizes my skills.

Skills & Training:

More than 20 years of experience in the legal field

Positive team member and works independently

Adapts easily to new responsibility and concepts

Documentation Skills, including ability/familiarity with all electronic court e-filing systems (Federal Court and State Courts for Kansas and Missouri)

Telephone Skills

Office Experience - General, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication

Internal Communication

Dependability

Professionalism

Client Relationships

Microsoft Office 365; PowerPoint Microsoft 365; Adobe Acrobat DC, InTapp, NetDocs, Biscom, and Concur

DSS Pro Player Transcription/I-Channel Transcription Programs

10-key experience

60 wpm

Work Experience:

Jackson Lewis PC, Overland Park, KS

Legal Secretary/Assistant-November 2017-Present Day Job Duties:

Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation

Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions

Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney

Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence

Prepare and submit monthly expense reports on Concur for attorneys

Data/time entry on InTapp

Franke, Schultz & Mullen, P.C., Kansas City, MO

Legal Secretary/Assistant-December 2015-November 2017 Job Duties:

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries

Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation

Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions

Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney

Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence

Data/time entry on TABS 3

Wallace Saunders, Chtd., Overland Park, KS

Legal Secretary/Assistant-April 2015-December 2015 Job Duties:

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries

Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation

Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions

Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney

Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence

Hasty & Associates, LLC, Overland Park, KS

Legal Secretary/Assistant- November 2011-March 2015 Firm was formerly Manz, Swanson & Mulhern-January 2010-November 2011

Job Duties:

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries

Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation

Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions

Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney

Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence

McCormick, Adam & McDonald, P.A. (now Adam & McDonald, P.A.), Overland Park, KS

Legal Secretary/Assistant/File Clerk/Receptionist-September 2005 to January 2010

Job Duties:

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries

Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation

Handled district court filings for medical malpractice and nursing home insurance defense cases

Scheduling appointments for attorneys

Answering multi-line phone system

Indexing of pleadings and discovery

Heavy filing/maintaining case files

Data/time entry on TABS 3

Medical record/medical billing records collection for workers’ compensation cases and medical malpractice cases

Document production and bates stamping for nursing home resident/business charts

Maintaining service for copy/fax machines

Office supply ordering

McCormick, Adam & Long, P.A. (now Luder & Weist, P.A.), Overland Park, KS File Clerk/Receptionist-August 2001 to September 2005 Job Duties:

Heavy filing for 16 attorneys, including general clerical work

Maintaining case files

Distribution of documents and mail for office staff and attorneys

Indexing of pleadings and discovery

Data/time entry on TABS 3

Answering multi-line phone system

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

Document production and bates stamping for nursing home resident/business charts

Served process on individuals/entities as requested Education:

Johnson County Community College-Overland Park, KS General Studies, May 1999, June 2007

Olathe East High School-Olathe, KS- Graduated May,1998 REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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