Assistant Manager

Legal Assistant

Professional Profile

Highly organized professional legal assistant with excellent office

management, administrative and people skills. Able to work independently

and prioritize tasks according to the needs of the attorney and client.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Lois Law and electronic

filing. Experience in Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Domestic

Relations and Probate.

Professional Experience

Legal Assistant, Guy Willis & Associates

April 2007 - April 2010

. Created, organized, and maintained case files from the initial

intake interview to case closure

. Composed and revised correspondence to clients, opposing counsel

and the Court

. Served as liaison between attorneys, clients, insurance

adjusters, physician's offices and court personnel

. Prepared exhibits for trial

. Drafted legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, motions

and settlement agreements

. Maintained the calendar, scheduled mediations and depositions

and retained court reporters

. Performed research using the computer as well as the law library

to find pertinent case data

. Notary Public in Alabama

Legal Secretary, Freeman Elam, CPA, Attorney at Law

April 2004 - April 2007

. Ordered and maintained office supplies

. Answered phone and acted as liaison between the attorney and

clients

. Tracked and account for all expenses utilizing correct invoicing

procedures

. Prepared payroll

. Composed legal documents and relevant correspondence

Store Manager, CNG Financial October 2003

- March 2004

. Supervised the daily operations of the store

. Interviewed, hired, disciplined and trained a staff of (number

of people)

. Accounted for daily deposits and prepared office paperwork

including payroll

. Ordered and maintained store supplies

. Motivated staff to respond to clientele with a positive attitude

. Set store goals and monitored progress

. Trained managers for other locations

.

Office Assistant, Prattville Christian Academy

August 1999 - May 2003

. Answered multi-line phone system

. Assisted the director and teachers with administrative work

. Monitored inventory and ordered supplies as needed

.

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