Legal Secretary, Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, etc.

Kimberly Mattern

Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Las Vegas, NV 89104

ad5k0r@r.postjobfree.com

+1-702-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Lead Paralegal/Legal Assistant

GERRARD COX LARSEN - Henderson, NV

January 2013 to February 2019

I was employed as the lead litigation paralegal/legal assistant for the firm’s litigation department. I prepared, drafted and finalized complaints, answers, subpoenas, writs of garnishment and execution, proofs of claim, employment and fee applications, motions and oppositions and all other pleadings. I conducted research and record searches, calculated and calendared deadlines, managed case documents and discovery, and performed all aspects of litigation support. I routinely communicated with clients, court personnel, and other attorneys, and coordinated calendars and appointments. Paralegal

SHEA & CARLYON, LTD. - Las Vegas, NV

January 2009 to December 2013

I was employed as a paralegal in a six attorney firm practicing in collection, civil and business litigation, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, insolvency and appellate advocacy. The firm practices in the Clark County District Court and Justice Courts, the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I prepared complaints, answers, subpoenas, writs of garnishment and execution, proofs of claim, employment and fee applications, motions, oppositions, replies, as well as a wide range of other pleadings. I conducted research and record searches, calculated and calendared deadlines, managed case documents and discovery, and performed all aspects of litigation support. I routinely communicated with clients, court personnel, and other attorneys, and coordinated calendars and appointments. Office Manager/Paralegal

CHARLES M. DAMUS & ASSOCIATES - Las Vegas, NV

January 2007 to December 2009

I was hired on as a receptionist/ legal secretary and answered multiple phone lines, interacted with clients, attorneys and courts on a daily basis, calendared and performed data entry data for the office practicing in real estate, civil and business litigation, probate, wills and trusts, bankruptcy and criminal. I also prepared motions, notices, orders, summons, stipulations and correspondence. After nine months I was promoted to office manager due to my attention to detail and work ethic. As the office manager I also assumed the bookkeeping responsibilities, including but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.

Receptionist/Legal Secretary

MACE J. YAMPOLSKY, LTD. - Las Vegas, NV

January 2003 to December 2007

I was initially hired as a receptionist in the office practicing criminal law, and in that capacity answered multiple phone lines and performed the full range of front office duties. After three months I was promoted to Mr. Yampolsky’s legal secretary and prepared motions, notices, orders, summons, stipulations, and other pleadings and correspondence. I also did the filing, copying, calendaring and interacted with clients, attorneys and the courts on a daily basis.

Education

Associates Degree in Paralegal studies

Las Vegas College - Las Vegas, NV

2003 to 2005

Skills

• Problem Solving Skills (10+ years)

• Very strong working experience and knowledge of court rules for Clark County State Court, Justice Courts, Bankruptcy Court, U.S. District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (10+ years)

• Notary Public (10+ years)

• Typing speed of 65+ wpm (10+ years)

• Proficient in computer use and software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Word Perfect, Amicus, PC Law, Adobe and internet software (10+ years)

• Prioritizing (10+ years)

• Strong Communication Skills (10+ years)

• Knowledgeable of Westlaw and manual research techniques (10+ years)

• Experienced with office equipment and dictation (10+ years)

• Training in ethics, confidentiality and professionalism (10+ years)

• Litigation (10+ years)

• Legal research (10+ years)

• Legal drafting (10+ years)

• Document review (10+ years)

• Legal case management (10+ years)

• Interviewing (10+ years)

• Clerical experience (10+ years)

• Data entry (10+ years)

• Phone etiquette (10+ years)

• Filing (10+ years)

• Proofreading (10+ years)

• Administrative experience (10+ years)

• Organizational skills (10+ years)

• Transcription (10+ years)

• Document management systems (10+ years)

• Contracts (10+ years)

• Writing skills

• Lexis-Nexis

Languages

• English - Fluent

Certifications and Licenses

Paralegal Certificate

Certified Notary Public

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