R I T A AW A K I M I A N
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• **** Glen Springs RD. Pasadena CA 91107
• Phone: 626-***-****
• Email: *************@*****.***
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Objective: To obtain a challenging position at a well-established company with
potential for growth.
Profile:
• Executive Legal Secretary for law firm servicing over 7 years of legal,
executive and administrative experience.
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• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, positive attitude, great
• interpersonal skills and problem- solving skills, tech savvy, self-
motivated, attention to detail, innovative, efficient time
management skills, and can adapt to changed within the
organization. Also, fluent in Armenian.
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• Education: Degree of Associates in Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved): Pasadena
City College, 2009; Certificate of Achievement- Dean's List Spring
of 2008
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• February 2006- Present Law Offices of Robert Dourian
Pasadena, CA
• Executive Legal Assistant
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
using the proper programs
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as assigned
• Various administrative tasks: screen calls, dictation, filing, reviewing cost reports, ordering
material.
• Handle requests for information and data in a timely manner
• Maintain and update attorneys' calendars
• Prepare correspondence, pleadings and discovery.
• Filing case documents within California state courts.
• Draft routine correspondence and handle attorney incoming and outgoing mail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Abacus Law, Windows and
Mac OS; type 65 wpm, with complete accuracy.
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• January 2004- January 2006 Infinity Lending Group Studio
City, CA
• Team Manager
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• Coached/Developed, supervised, and managed new associates.
• Analyzed preliminary title reports, 1003 applications, appraisals, purchase agreements, credit reports,
escrow instructions, HUD1, assets and income documentation.
• Structured loans for underwriting and reviewed all conditions needed prior to funding
• Oversaw monthly sales figures to determine if goals were met.
• Coached/Developed, supervised, and managed new associates.