Jill A. Obrst
Texarkana, AR ***54
330-***-**** (phone)
****.*****@*****.*** (email)
Position Desired
To obtain an Administrative/Clerical position utilizing my exceptional secretarial,
organizational, communication and computer skills.
Professional Skills
Communications: With over eight years of office experience my oral and written
communication skills dealing with the public as well as the Court system have only strengthened
over time.
Organizational: I am extremely well-organized, detailed oriented and I have excellent decision-
making and problem solving skills.
Computer-Related: I have experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel as
well as knowledge of QuickBooks. I currently type at approximately 75 WPM. I use email on a
daily basis not only for personal reasons but also for employment purposes. In a normal day I
have accessed approximately three different court websites to review case dockets as well as
local rules and forms. I also have experience with Westlaw.
Office Related: The documents I draft/prepare for the Court include but are not limited to:
Motions, Notice’s, Objections, Appeals and Memorandums. I did all scheduling for the Attorney
I worked for including appointments for clients as well as hearings for the Court. I prepare and
mail correspondence to clients, courts and other attorney’s. I know how to operate and maintain
a typewriter, Dictaphone, fax and copy machine, scanner and multi-line telephone. My skills
also include client file upkeep, additional data entry and filing.
Confidentiality: I have always handled confidential information with the highest degree of
professionalism.
Work History
February 2006-October 2010 Legal Assistant for Attorney Norman R. Miller, Jr.
Johnson, Helmuth & Miller, Orrville, Ohio
August 2005-January 2006 Legal Assistant for Attorney Norman R. Miller, Jr.
Gluck and Miller, Wooster, Ohio
November 2002-August 2005 Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Blair A. Bower, Attorney at Law, Millersburg, Ohio
October 2001-November 2002 Receptionist/Accounts Receivable Clerk
East Holmes Veterinary Clinic, Berlin, Ohio
August 2001-October 2001 Crew Member
Wendy’s International, Cincinnati, Ohio
June 1999-August 2001 Secretary
H.J.S. Inc. dba E.J. Stutzman Trucking, Berlin, Ohio
August 1998-June 1999 Clerk
Holmes County Probate Court, Millersburg, Ohio
Education/Training
High School Diploma
1996.1999 Hiland High School, Berlin, Ohio
Memberships
1997.1999 Business Professionals of America
2004.2006 United States Marine Corps, Key Volunteer
Professional References
Rick Helmuth, Partner Norman R. “Bing” Miller, Partner/Employer
Johnson, Helmuth & Miller Johnson, Helmuth & Miller
343 S. Crownhill Rd. 343 S. Crownhill Rd.
P.O. Box 149 P.O. Box 149
Orrville, Ohio 44667 Orrville, Ohio 44667
Judy Helmuth, Co-Worker