Legal Secretary Specialist

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September 27, 2010

KAREN M. HICKS

Columbus, Ohio 43232

**************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. 10+ years of work experience in various areas of legal industry,

including Corporate, Labor, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury,

Litigation, etc.

. Advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

. Strong transcription skills

. Typing skills: 85-95 wpm / Excellent Accuracy

. Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills

. Interpersonal and Communication skills

. Great work ethic

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Worked in positions as a Legal Secretary for:

. Temporary Assignments (2009 - 2010)

. Eastman & Smith Ltd. (2007 - 2008)

. Scott, Scriven & Wahoff (1999 - 2002)

. Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (1987 - 1998)

Duties and Responsibilities Included:

. Secretarial support for Managing Partner as well as other assigned

attorneys

. Drafted and typed a variety of confidential and legal documents,

briefs, correspondence, etc.

. Prepared monthly billing to clients

. Answered multiple line telephones

. Scheduled meetings; travel arrangements; maintained extensive filing

system

EDUCATION

North Adult Education Center

Certification - Office Systems Specialist Program

Columbus State Community College

Legal Secretarial Science