Legal Assistant
Resume:
MELANIE K. HOPPER
Charlotte, NC
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
November, 2017 to July, 2018
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS – Houston, TX
{reason for leaving – husband accepted job in North Carolina} Oldenettel & Long (Insurance Defense)
Schaffer Law Offices (Criminal Appeals)
Cynthia Tracy Law Firm (Family Law)
January, 2016 to October, 2017 {reason for leaving - moved to Texas} PARKER LAWFIRM, PLLC [Purvis, MS] - Paralegal
Supervisor – Joseph Parker, Attorney (Family Law, Adoptions, Real Estate Closings)
Draft/type pleadings, correspondence, discovery
File chancery pleadings electronically
Assist in real estate closings, title searches
Schedule and calendar all court dates, meetings, depositions
Trial prep
Conduct initial interview with clients
Scan incoming mail, file, all other administrative duties
Heavy/primary client contact
Assist clients with discovery responses and financial declarations
Attend court periodically
April 2, 2012-December 18, 2015 {reason for leaving – attorney retired} LOWREY & FORTNER, PA [Hattiesburg, MS] - Legal Assistant Supervisor – Bob Marshall, Attorney [retired] (Family Law)
Time entry for self and attorney
Type/proofread pleadings, correspondence, discovery
File chancery pleadings electronically
Coordinate court dates, meetings, depositions
Trial and deposition prep
Scan incoming mail, file, maintain Outlook calendar and contacts
Interact with clients
Assist clients with discovery responses and financial declarations. Page 2 of 3
November 6, 2006-March 30, 2012 and February 18, 2002-June 20, 2003 BRYAN NELSON, PA [Hattiesburg, MS] - Legal Assistant Supervisors – David Ott, Kris Powell, Stacy Neames, Dr. Gary Jackson (Insurance Defense, including medical malpractice)
Extensive transcription of pleadings, correspondence, discovery, medical chronologies
File circuit and federal pleadings electronically
Schedule all court dates, meetings, depositions
Scan incoming mail, maintain Outlook calendar and contacts, filing, and all other administrative requirements
June 23, 2003-October 16, 2006
SHOTTS PINE RIDGE GROCERY (business closed) [Purvis, MS] – Owner Convenience Store – took over family (in-laws) business Ordered all supplies, coordinated vendors, hired and supervised employees, processed payroll and sales tax, all accounts payable and receivable, bank deposits, cash register, cook in deli 1996-2001 {reason for leaving – moved to Mississippi} BEARD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS [Dallas, TX] – Accounts Payable Manager ($39 million annual sales)/Payroll Assistant
Supervisor - Johnny Warren, President
Process and pay all invoices
Match to purchase/work orders
Process monthly reports per jobsite
Assist Payroll Manager inputting time for 300+ union plumbers. 1993-1996
METRO HOTELS (bought out by CapStar) [Dallas, TX] – Exec. Sec’y to V.P. Acquisitions Dallas, TX (Owned and managed 20+ hotels across the U.S.) Supervisor - Bill Reynolds, Vice President of Acquisitions
Prepare 50+ page presentations to buy and sell hotel properties across the country
Extensive travel arrangements
Coordinate meetings/catering
Prepare weekly expense reports
1988-1993
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP/JOHN HANCOCK [Dallas, TX] – Office Manager Supervisor - Gordon Meneely, Agency Manager (Owner, Life Management Systems)
Prepare 200+ page presentations for multi-million dollar financial planning packages
Set up new office - order all furniture, forms and office equipment, coordinate build-out
Process and pay all invoices and payroll
Manage office staff
Travel arrangements
Expense reports
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SKILLS
Typing 78 wpm, strong work ethic, self-motivated/works independently, positive attitude, dependable, excellent oral and written communication, multi-tasker, strong interpersonal skills, team oriented
REFERENCES
Bob Marshall Joseph (“Jop”) Parker
Gordon Meneely Johnny Warren
Stacy Neames Rory Luther
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