Legal Assistant Customer Service

*Referees Available Upon Request

P: 551-***-**** A: 1032 Wheeler Ave Bronx, NY 10472 E: ********@*****.*** P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y

Dynamic Legal Assistant skilled at the challenges in different areas of the law. Familiar with all facets of paralegal and secretarial duties in litigation. Comfortable working with clients and attorneys and multi-tasking complex assignments and deadlines. From managing client files to software’s, proven track record of high level of customer service. Familiar with legal terminology, processes and procedures. Possess excellent research skills, alleviating attorney and paralegal workload. Exceptional organizational skills, approaching every project with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm. Comfortable with computers, legal software’s and telephone systems. C O R E - Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Interpret (Spanish to English)

Computer programming, Legal databases

Extensive Knowledge of on-line programs, software’s and databases.

Knowledge of Court Systems (Federal & State) and their Rules & Regulations.

Possess strong communication skills with people regardless of age, race, gender or beliefs.

Strong management skills and also a responsible worker. JOSE MORALES

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Law Office of Donald Yeoman, ESQ. Bronx, NY

Legal Assistant/Office Manager February 1990 - July 2004

Scheduled Attorneys Court Calendar and Client Visits/Conducted legal Research (Case law, CPL, Rules of Evidence via West Law Books, West law).

Prepared and filed motions.

Filed legal documents (Notices, Motions).

Read and responded to letters and e-Mails from Clients, Courts, DA's Office).

Faxed documents to Court clerks, D.A.'s office & Clients.

Filed appeals with Appellate Courts in state & federal levels.

Proofread legal documents (Briefs, Motions, Appeals, and Responses).

Updated and coordinated West law books. Managed attorneys escrow accounts and prepared checks for signatures

& approval (for Clients/ Lawsuits/ Employees Payroll).

Managed office’ petty cash account. Ordered office & legal supplies. Prepared and updated website databases. NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund NYC

Consultant / Special Events Coordinator/ Legal Assistant September 2004 - November 2010

Scheduled & planned events and campaigns for support of major cases.

Prepared and scheduled events for fundraising purposes.

Processed and filed legal documents.

Obtained signatures for support of major cases.

Occasionally assisted in legal research. Managed small event's staff and prepared their payroll. GM Works Bronx, NY

Handyman May 2012 - November 2017

Painting / Plumbing / Floor Covering / Roofing / Installing lights, doors and windows. E D U C A T I O N

GED (1991)

Ulster County Community College 1992 - 1994

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts

Fordham University 2007 - 2010

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

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