Assistant Legal

Lori Caponigro

**** ******* *****, *** *****, San Antonio, Texas 78229 973-***-**** *******@*****.***

Education

ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES MAY 1987

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LINCROFT, NEW JERSEY

Related coursework: Legal Research and Writing, Family Law, Law Office Management

Skills & Abilities

Experienced with Microsoft Office and Outlook

Experienced with legal software including FamilySoft, EasySoft CIS and HUD programs

Experienced with attorney billing software including Timeslips, Carpe Diem, and Elite

Experienced with numerous document management software and systems

Assisted in the running of a small law firm acting as the secretary of the managing partner, accounts payable and accounts receivable, attorney billing and calendar coordinator while maintaining the office equipment and supplies.

Assist in training new employees in department procedures and legal procedures.

Assisted in the development of office procedures and use of resources.

Experience

LEGAL ASSISTANT SILLS CUMMIS & GROSS, P.C. JUNE 2015 TO AUGUST, 2017

This position is working for the same Family Law Practice Group as at Riker Danzig performing the same duties. Our practice group moved from Riker Danzig to Sills Cummis in June 2015 and I was invited to move with the attorneys. I continue to directly support one partner and one associate as well as provide support to the entire department as needed.

LEGAL ASSISTANT RIKER DANZIG SCHERER HYLAND & PERRETTI, P.C. JULY 2010 TO JUNE 2015

Directly support one partner and associate attorneys in the Family Law Practice Group.

Transcribing dictation of correspondence and legal documents

Preparing legal documents including pleadings, motions, certifications, briefs, and affidavits

Organizing and compiling exhibits for motions and trials

Preparation of Family Law Case Information Statements (Financial documents)

Heavy contact with courts, attorneys and clients

Entry of Attorney time and billing

Maintain attorney calendar and scheduling of meetings,,court appearances, and travel

Also worked on a regular basis as an evening secretary for all departments

LEGAL ASSISTANT BERMAN ROSENBACH, P.C. APRIL 1999 TO JULY 2010

Assisted in the running of a small law firm acting as the secretary to the managing partner, accounts payable and accounts receivable, attorney billing and calendar coordinator while maintaining the office equipment and supplies.

Assist in training new employees in department procedures and legal procedures.

Assisted in the development of office procedures and use of resources

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Contact this candidate