Assistant Administrative

GAIL M. HARGROVE

**** ***** **** *********: 609-***-****

Hammonton, NJ 08037 Cell : 609-***-****

E-mail: absx40@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly organized and detail-focused Legal Assistant/Secretary

1. Comprehensive knowledge of law office and court procedures in general, managing files independently in order to assist attorneys; drafting simple documents and pleadings for attorney approval and filing; and composing and forwarding correspondence; also constant interaction with clients and other attorneys on a daily basis;

2. Detailed and consistent tracking of attorney appointments/court appearances and upcoming statute dates;

3. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

4. Excellent technological skills; quickly incorporate and utilize new software applications; proficient with Microsoft PC and Macintosh operating systems; Word, Word Perfect, Excel, PC Law, Google, Safari, Serengeti and QuickBooks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

BONNER KIERNAN TREBACH&CROCIATA 2010-2012

1233 20TH STREET

WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Legal Secretary/Assistant (in Philadelphia office location)

Full legal assistant duties in fast paced corporate litigation law firm. Duties included file upkeep of litigation matters, scheduling appointments and depositions, with client contact, Dictaphone transcription, prepare interrogatories, defense pleadings, creating and implementing computer programs/systems, in charge of downloading and uploading all trial photographs. Complete knowledge of all court filing regulations and procedures, including computerized filings. One on one contact with many of our business vendors daily. Strong relationships set. Answering phone and daily legal office procedures. Prepared monthly spreadsheets for various business vendors utilized daily detailing expense and assign to correct case, with report to headquarters in Washington, DC.

ODZA GINDHART STECKIW & FARION, PC 1994 - 2009

FARION & ODZA, LLC - PHILADELPHIA, PA

LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT and FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER

Legal Secretary/Assistant/Office Manager

Provided total legal assistance to four (4) attorneys, full secretarial duties, along with substantial office management.

Complete knowledge in both Plaintiff and Defendant litigation, including writing and preparing pleadings and discovery documents; corporate law and estate law. I worked with clients and adverse counsel on a daily basis, with strong professional relationships set. Complete knowledge of all court filing regulations and procedures, including computerized filings.

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Provided complete office bookkeeping system, accounts and support for law firm .

Perform all financial activities including bank reconciliations; accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, employer tax filings and resolve billing and collection disputes. Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data. Accurately posted transactions utilizing proprietary data system. Outstanding communications skills interacting closely with accountant(s), clients and vendors on a regular basis, cultivating strong professional relationships.

1. Consistently demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

2. Introduce, implemented and utilized various bookkeeper software improving the bookkeeping process at the firm.

KIP D. DENEGA, JR., ESQUIRE - Philadelphia, PA 1979 – 1994

Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Provided complete secretarial and legal assistance to sole practitioner.

Complete knowledge in both Plaintiff and Defendant litigation, corporate, real estate and estate law. Given full charge of substantial amount of cases. Worked closely with clients and adverse counsel on a daily basis, with strong professional relationships set.

EDUCATION

Paralegal Institute, Philadelphia, PA 1981 – 1982

Graduation: Paralegal Certification

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 1977 – 1979

Major: Business Administration

St. Hubert High School, Philadelphia, PA 1973 – 1977

Graduation: High School Diploma

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