TERESA HAMMONDS

Port Neches, TX ***** C 409-***-**** C hammter@zad .yahoo.com

Objective To have the opportunity to further use and expand my skills as an Administrative Assistant.

Skills

C Legal Documentation C Scheduling/Planning

C Fluent in legal terminology C Legal/Court Processes C Corporate Law C Civil Law

C Probate Law C Estate Planning

C Real Estate Law C Family Law

C Criminal Law C Litigation Support

C Writing and editing C Administrative Support

C Electronic Document Filing C Case Management

C Organizational Efficiency C Computer-savvy

C Advanced Word Processing C Confidentiality

C Exceptional Telephone Etiquette C Billing Statements C Task Prioritization C Travel Coordination

C Client Service and Support C WordPerfect

C MS Word C Excel

C Outlook C PowerPoint

Work History

Legal Assistant 06/2014 to Present

Gregory Law Firm - Port Neches, Texas

C Work closely with attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use.

C Assist attorneys with discovery

C Preparation of documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for responses to opposing counsel and motions and orders and other legal documentation to courts. C Create interrogatory documents, requests for admissions, requests for disclosure and requests for production.

C Maintain docket and calendar for two attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings and other important deadlines and making adjustments and changes using Microsoft Outlook.

C Assist attorneys at various functions in the community i.e. Port Neches Riverfest C Handle complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances, depositions, etc. C Review, edit and proofread legal documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation prior to filing with courts.

C Electronically file all court documents on behalf of attorneys. C Develop positive working relationship with courts, clients, attorneys and their support staff.

C Answer telephone and coordinate meetings, mediations and conferences. C Act as first point of contact for all clients.

C Order office supplies

Executive Assistant 10/2009 to 06/2014

Starco Impex, Inc. - Beaumont, Texas

C Executive Assistant to the President of the Company. C Assisted the President of the Company with planning and special projects for the Company.

C Created agendas and minutes for various company meetings. C Worked with senior management on new projects and products and trade shows. C Handled logistics, catering, agendas and both domestic and international travel arrangements for meetings for various company officers and employees. C Managed administrative functions, including calendars, answering phones and allocation of executive availability.

C Produced accurate office files, updated Excel spreadsheets and created PowerPoint presentations.

C Managed external contacts for the President/CEO and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.

C Accomplished special objectives and projects according to requests from the President/CEO.

C Directly managed several DSD drivers for various direct sales routes in multiple states.

Substitute Teacher/Office Assistant 09/2008 to 10/2009 Port Neches-Groves ISD - Port Neches, Texas

C Assisted in offices of various schools throughout the district when needed. C Assisted students of all ability levels at various schools throughout the district develop life-long skills and good study habits.

C Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Legal Secretary, 05/1990 Lamar Port Arthur - Port Arthur, Texas

High School Diploma 05/1986

Port Neches-Groves High School - Port Neches, Texas