E-Mail: *************@*****.***
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Linda Rios
Education Mercy College
New York, NY
Pending B.S. in Legal Studies - May, 2011
New York Career Institute
New York, NY
Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies - June, 2006
Experience Johnson Liebman, LLP
8/06 - Present
Office Manager
Prepare financial & fund break down spread sheets for distribution;
Prepare legal documents including Real Estate contracts, Wills, & Powers of
Attorneys;
Compile & assemble legal documents for court preparation;
Prepare general legal correspondence for each individual case;
Transcribe legal correspondence & pleadings from Dictaphone;
Maintain client correspondence & legal files for attorneys;
Provide Bilingual support for clients via translation of information &
inquiries;
Provide support as EBT clerk by setting up & organizing depositions &
calendaring court dates.
Coordinate & maintain attorney calendar appointments & schedules for new
clients;
Organize & maintain client contact list and database;
Provide reception support & direct calls for attorneys and clients;
Assist in maintaining case load;
Perform Paralegal duties as needed;
Prepare legal invoices for payment utilizing Quick Books software;
Reconcile firm bank statements, disbursements & accounts;
Processed time records & tracked billable hours for utilizing Timeslips
software.
The Law Offices of Sheri Hatton
1/06 - 6/06
Legal Intern
Provided reception & customer support as needed;
Prepared legal documents for filing & for distribution;
Assisted in preparation of invoices to forward to clients;
Organized & maintained legal correspondence files;
Provided legal & administrative support as needed
Assisted with legal researching and writing.
Bilingual; Type 65 wpm; Notary Public; Proficiency in Internet & E-Mail;
Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works Spreadsheets; Excel;
Dictaphone; Quickbooks; Timeslips; Knowledge of Westlaw.
References Furnished upon request.