Real Estate Legal Secretary
Resume:
Sallie Montgomery Craig
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can use my diverse skills.
EXPERIENCE
**/** – Present
PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY - Carson, CA
Realtor
Agent’s duty is to get the best possible terms for the client.
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5/96 - 9/06
REED SMITH LLP – Los Angeles, CA
Litigation Secretary
Support two partners and two senior associates. Compose highly confidential and
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sensitive correspondence, transcribe documents from written, oral, or computer
generated formats, review legal documents to ensure that they are in proper format
and contain all necessary portions or related documents for court acceptance, file
legal documents with proper court and serve and serve, prepare and assemble
materials, documents, and exhibits for meetings and court appearance for hearings,
prepare expense report, prepare time keeping reports, maintain calendar for
attorney to ensure no scheduling conflict and travel arrangements for attorney.
1/95 - 5/96
JOHN HILL & ASSOCIATES – TORRANCE, CA
Legal Secretary
Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions,
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responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney. Review legal
journals and assist with legal research for example, by verifying quotes and
citations in legal briefs.
3/93 - 1/95
BOTTUM & FELITON, LOS ANGELES, CA
LEGAL SECRETARY
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Support mid-level attorneys and new associates. Highly organized and efficient,
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paid close attention to detail and had a proactive approach to job responsibilities.
This position offered a range of responsibilities and challenges that required strong
administrative, multi-tasking and client service skills. Responsibilities include
prioritizing a high-volume of e-mails, calendaring, coordinating meetings,
document processing, proofreading, records management and other projects. Able
to work independently, handle direct client contact, possess good judgment, and
have the ability to exercise discretion. Excellent verbal and written communication,
organizational and follow-up skills. Additionally, strong PC skills (including
Word).
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4/90 - 3/93
UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE - LOS ANGELES, CA
LEGAL SECRETARY
Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions,
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responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney. Review legal
journals and assist with legal research for example, by verifying quotes and
citations in legal briefs. F ile, and serve legal pleadings in multiple jurisdictions,
including State, Federal, and appellate courts.
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EDUCATION
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EL Camino College, Torrance, CA – Paralegal/Real Estate
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Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA – Legal Procedures Certification
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REFERENCES
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References are available on request.
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