Legal Assistant

Cheryl McLaurin

ac3ohx@r.postjobfree.com 718-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-mclaurin-6322b0130

Education

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts in English December 2016

Concentration in Professional & Technical Writing

Legal Experience

IRONMAN April 2017-September 2017

Legal Assistant Tampa, FL

Provided analytical expertise in examining and proofreading legal documents and agreements (event license agreements, sponsorship agreements, athlete waivers, legal correspondence, etc.)

Created, drafted, and edited operational procedures and contractual agreements (standard operating procedures, filming and footage licenses, etc.)

Coordinated execution and distribution of contracts

Successfully implemented innovative and efficient company processes

Harris, Guidi, Rosner, Dunlap & Rahaim, P.A. November 2015-January 2016

Legal Assistant Jacksonville, FL

Facilitated outside attorney services (court hearings, depositions, mediations)

Transcribed legal dictation (1000-1500 words)

Drafted and e-filed legal documents (motions, orders, notices, pleadings, settlement statements)

Managed daily client files, relations, and scheduling; prepped client files for demand/settlement

Operated new client matters from intake

Miller Skinner & Jolly P.A. July 2013-May 2015

Legal Assistant Jacksonville, FL

Handled daily client matters to include client correspondence, maintaining client files, scheduling, and assisting in demand/settlement preparations

Transcribed legal dictation (1000-1500 words)

Critically examined legal and medical documents

Collaborated with coworkers to execute successful employee training and development

Hospitality Experience

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 2008-June 2013

Retail Supervisor Tampa, FL

Supervised and coached a retail staff consisting of 15 team members

Assisted in expediting sales for 2 retail stores with combined revenue of over $7 million

Retained consistent knowledge and application of company software (Stratton Warren, POS, Kronos)

Contributed to effective sales strategies for a wide demographic

Directed and planned daily retail operations in absence of Retail Manager, including: guest experiences, ordering merchandise/supplies, and editing employee payroll

Assisted in successful execution of monthly store inventory

Upheld excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

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