JENNIFER L. DICKEN
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Highly organized candidate with over 7 years of experience in
administrative assistance. Possess in-depth knowledge of legal terminology
and principles. Competent in analyzing and preparing legal documents,
record keeping, organizing, and drafting correspondence. Ability to
prioritize and thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-
tasking skills.
Areas of Expertise: Legal Document Summarizing Report Preparation
Client Relation Legal Document Preparation
Litigation Practice (Civil) Case
Law/Tort Law Probate Law Real Estate Law Construction
Defect
Litigation Employment Law Problem Identification & Resolution Case
Management
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Legal Assistant Aiken Bridges Elliott Tyler & Saleeby, P.A. Florence,
SC 2005 - 2010
. Open/maintain files, create spreadsheets for managing case files
. Prepare and file civil court pleadings/discovery, initial/final
briefs
. Prepare and e-file district court pleadings/discovery on website
. Transcribe documents/letters
. Answer telephones with courteous and professional communication, scan
documents, edit and
proofread materials, and prepare updated status reports to clients
. Greet clients and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
. Schedule depositions and meetings
. Arrange travel details and coordinate CLE programs
. Coordinate Service of Process
. Assist Shareholder of firm with high volume of cases received from
State Budget & Control Board/IRF
. USDC website: utilize PACER database to e-file legal documents
. US Court of Appeals Fourth District website: utilize database to e-
file legal documents
. Assist Shareholder of firm with cases involving Motor vehicle
accidents and construction defect litigation
Legal Assistant Marvin P. Jackson, Jr., Esquire Florence, SC 2003 -
2005
. Maintained real estate files and confidential records
. Edited and proofread materials
. Prepared loan documents for real estate closings
. Worked with real estate brokers/realtors and banks
. Wrote contracts, wills, living wills, power of attorney, probate
documents, instruments of trust
. Coordinated Service of Process
. Produced complaints, exhibits and summons
. Transcribed court documents and correspondence
. Scheduled meetings and depositions
. Opened/Managed ingoing and outgoing mail
. Answered telephone, greeted clients
. Balanced and managed numerous bank accounts for law office
. Dealt mainly with Plaintiff cases, probate court, family court and
real estate closings
JENNIFER L. DICKEN
5525 Esplanade St. Columbus, OH 43221 843-***-****
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CREDENTIALS
. Notary Public Certificate, South Carolina, 2004
. 2 Year Occupational Certificate, Massage Therapy/Business
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH, 2002
. 2 Year Certificate Of Completion, Office Administration
Tri-County Vocational School, Stewart, Oh, 1995
. High School Diploma
Federal Hocking High School, Stewart, Oh, 1995
Technical Proficiencies: Typing Speed: 65 wpm Microsoft
Office Word Microsoft Office Excel WordPerfect Office
Adobe Acrobat Walz Postal Solutions Real Legal E-transcript Viewer
Adobe Reader
Avery Wizard for Microsoft Office Toshiba
E-studio Office hardware such as personal
computer printer/copier facsimile machine postage
machine dictation machine
adding machine multi-line phone system
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