KELLY D. CROSBY
SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position within a progressive and challenging
organization that will utilize my education and experience and
afford the opportunity for increasing responsibility levels.
WORK
EXPERIENCE: DANNIS WOLIVER KELLEY - LONG BEACH, CA
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL -
09/2005 - 02/2011
Legal Assistant responsibilities
include: Emphasis in Corporate Transactional and Education Law
Litigation. Supporting two attorneys in preparation and
organization of trial documents and exhibits; redlining of
agreements and contracts; preparation and formatting of
pleadings; calendaring; court filings (Manual and E-Filing in
State and Federal Court), opening of new client files; maintain
and update client files; written and verbal communication with
clients; dictation.
Administrative Assistant responsibilities include: Preparation
of letters and memos; reception desk coverage; faxing; filing;
calendaring; travel arrangements; ordering of office supplies.
KERRY, GARCIA & LEWIS - LONG
BEACH, CA
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL - 12/2001 - 03/2005
Legal Assistant responsibilities include: Emphasis in Insurance
Defense Litigation. Supporting one attorney in preparation and
response to discovery; court filings (State); preparation and
organization of trial documents and exhibits; pleadings;
calendaring; expense reports; time sheets; open new client
files; maintain and update client files; written and verbal
communication with clients; revisions of pleadings; scheduling
client meetings and depositions; dictation.
Administrative Assistant responsibilities include: Distribution
of mail and faxing and filing; preparation of letters and memos;
reception desk coverage.
ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER & CIRESI L.L.P. - LOS ANGELES, CA
LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL/RECEPTIONIST - 09/1997- 08/2001
Legal Assistant responsibilities include: Extensive written and
verbal communication with clients (Breast Implant, Asbestos
Litigation); data entry; maintain and update client files;
assist with preparation and organization of client-specific
documents; opposition and trial transcripts and exhibits;
calendaring; attorney expense reports and time sheets;
preparation of letters and memos; reception coverage.
SASCO ELECTRIC - CERRITOS, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - 09/1995 - 05/1997
Administrative Assistant responsibilities include: Extensive
communication and interaction with clients; interaction with
vendors; maintaining front office; distribution of faxes and
phone calls; filing; ordering of company supplies; preparation
of memos and letters.
HOWARD H. HALL, INC. - PARAMOUNT, CA
PARALEGAL - 03/1994 - 02/1995
Legal Assistant responsibilities include: Emphasis in Personal
Injury Litigation. Extensive communication and interaction in
assisting clients; Interviewing new clients; prepared legal
documents; managed all discovery; prepared memos and letters;
assisted in maintaining client files; data entry.
NORWALK SUPERIOR COURT - NORWALK, CA
LEGALASSISTANT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPT.)
8/1992 - 6/1993
Legal Assistant responsibilities included: Interviewed new
clients; assisted paralegals; research and interpret law
sources; assisted in depositions; prepared legal documents
(TRO's); developed ability to work quickly and accurately;
analyzed complex and detailed materials; established knowledge
of legal terminology and procedures; investigation and interview
techniques; knowledge of legal specialties such as Domestic
Relations, Estate, Trust and Probate.
EDUCATION: Oakwood College - Huntsville, Alabama 1988-89
Cerritos College - Norwalk, California
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies - Spring of 1994
DeVry University - Business Administration
Bachelors Degree - Spring of 2012
SPECIAL SKILLS: Extensive computer proficiency including WordPerfect
5/8/9, Word 2003/2007,
Windows 98, Excel, Legal Solutions, Concordance, Outlook,
Vision, Alpha Five, Westlaw, Document Management System,
Compulaw.