Kelly A. Washington

Legal Secretary

Summary

Seeking to employ a unique combination of soft skills and knowledge acquired through work and school experiences, innate qualities, and an impeccable work ethic in a challenging position that will further develop professional business and leadership skills

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of all office functions with concentration in legal field

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to communicate/interact with diverse audience and at all levels of an organization

Excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Displays attention to detail and achieves high quality rate

Effective planning, priority setting, and organizational skills

Outstanding leadership qualities as demonstrated throughout student career

Work Experience

Joseph C. Lindsey, P.C., attorney and counselor at law Norfolk, Virginia

Legal Secretary September 2008 to June 2011

Answer incoming calls and greet incoming visitors/clients

Assist with the preparation of papers/forms and correspondence such as contracts, summonses, complaints, and motions (require knowledge of legal procedures and terminology)

Provide a wide variety of clerical support to including photocopying, compiling records, locating and retrieving documents, and distributing mail.

Maintain files and calendars, schedule appointments and meetings

Input data via personal computer into various databases

Utilize Microsoft Office applications and other office software

Provide other assistance to the Paralegal as required

Food Lion Chesapeake, Virginia

Cashier March 2007 to September 2008

Accurately and efficiently completed all sales transactions and maintained proper cash and media accountabilities at registers.

Ensured that each Guest received outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly environment which included greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Guest Service

Assisted in processing and replenishing merchandise

Education

Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, Virginia June 2009

Advanced Placement Curriculum, Graduated with Honors

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia August 2009 – May 2010

BA – Political Science

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia August 2010 - Present

BA - Political Science

Awards and Accomplishments

Graduated High School with Honors June 2009

Oscar Smith Marching Band Drum Major September 2008 – June 2009

Selected Most Valuable Player - Oscar Smith HS Soccer Team May 2009

Captain Oscar Smith HS Soccer Team 2008 – 2009

Advanced Placement Curriculum September 2007 – June 2009

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program September 2005 – June 2007

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