Kathryn Holmes
Email: abqfab@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ******** **
City: Metairie
State: LA
Zip: 70006
Country: USA
Phone: 504-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $20,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
OBJECTIVE
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant
Skills
Word, Word Perfect, Internet, Outlook
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Able to maintain excellent client relations and develop client rapport
Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision
Able to maintain all record-keeping procedures
Telephone communication skills
Experience
Apr. 2005- Apr. 2008
Legal Assistant,Scott Sullivan Streetman & Fox, Ridgeland, Mississippi
Legal Assistant to Associate in Insurance Defense Litigation using Word Perfect, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Docketing in ProLaw and on Internet. Duties: Type correspondence and pleadings, filing of same; electronic court filing; set depositions; calendar and confirm appearances, converse with clients and set up meetings; open and maintain files.
Apr. 2004- Jan. 2005
Mockbee, Hall & Drake, Jackson, Mississippi
Legal Assistant to Partner in Construction Litigation. Duties: same as above.
Aug. 2002 -Apr. 2004
Upshaw Williams Biggers Beckham & Riddick, Ridgeland, Mississippi
Legal Assistant to Partner and Associate in Insurance Defense Litigation. Duties: same as above.
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2002
Bradley Arant Rose & White, Jackson, Mississippi
Legal Assistant to two Associates in Asbestos and Commercial Litigation. Duties: same as above.
Jan. 2000- Aug. 2005
Forman, Perry, Watkins, Krutz & Tardy, Jackson, Mississippi
Legal Assistant to Partner in Real Estate Litigation. Duties: same as above.
Jan. 1999- Sep. 2000
Legal Assistant,Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner, Louisiana
Transferred with Attorney from GEICO where we created a Legal Department for Casino Property. Acted as Legal Assistant/Office Manager.
Feb. 1996- Dec. 1998
Masterson Norwood & Olivier (GEICO In-House Counsel), New Orleans, Louisiana
Legal Secretary to Partner in Personal Injury litigation defending lawsuits involving automobile accidents of insureds.
Aug. 1991-Feb. 1996
Clyde Ramirez & Associates, New Orleans, Louisiana
Legal Secretary to Partner in Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation
Education
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana