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Resume:
LATUNA Y HARRIS
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone: 850-***-****
***********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain employment in a field/ office that I can show my skills in a law office and well as customer service and administrative support for the continued growth of the company.
Ability Summary
• 13 + years of Legal Experience
• Drafting, E-filing, Summons Services, Document Query/Search, Typing, Proofreading and all Microsoft Office Software
• Customer Service Skills
• Multi-phone line experience
• Computer Graphics
• Desktop Publishing
• Internet Explorer
• FoxFire
• Adobe Software
• Preparing schedules for personnel, organizing calendars, media conferences, and travel plans. Employment History
Paralegal
05/2013 - Present Knowles & Randolph, P.A. Tallahassee, FL
• Supporting multiple attorneys in a variety of administrative and clerical functions, including: interacting with clients and managing client communications.
• Respond to Insurance Adjusters, Opposing Counsel, Assistants, Court Staff regarding cases.
• Creating and maintaining client files; scheduling appointments, depositions, court proceedings, and meetings and travel.
• Entering new client and matter information in the intake/conflicts system.
• Drafting correspondence, notices, and emails.
• E-filing documents with courts and administrative agencies.
• Preparing expense reimbursements and check requests; assembling and organizing pleading binders.
• Assisting with trial preparation.
• Assist with front-desk coverage as needed.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.
Regulatory Specialist I/Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant 06/2004 - 02/2012 Department of Health/ Prosecution Services/MQA Tallahassee, FL
• Prepared letters to the Complainants, Subjects and / or Subjects ' counsel regarding case outcome.
• Assisted with preparation of all legal documents.
• Revised Complaints and closing orders, as appropriate
• Ensured the Complaints are timely filed with the Agency Clerk and updated accordingly. Directed or responded to telephone inquiries received from the general public, complainants, subjects and / or subjects ' counsel concerning disciplinary cases
• Provided clarification and interpretations of department rules, practice acts, and other departmental regulations and procedures.
• Timely closed cases according to File Maintenance Protocol, Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of cases for presentation to the Board.
• Arranged for attorneys’ travel and prepares itinerary prior to departure; and travel vouchers. Schedule court reporters, witnesses and locations for all depositions and formal hearings for assigned attorneys.
• Prepared cases to go before the Division of Administrative Hearings, contact and question possible witnesses prior to going to hearings, prepare subpoenas, witness fee checks, request certified licensee certification, request certified copies of Florida Statutes.
• Drafted Emergency Suspension Orders
Senior Clerk 11/2003 - 02/2004 Florida Abuse Registry Tallahassee, FL
• Answered questions from investigators regarding cases they were just called out to investigate
• Called out abuse reports to investigators throughout state of Florida counties.
• Ran background checks for possible overnight foster home placement.
• Answered multi- line phone system.
• Copied, faxed, typed
Senior Clerk 11/2002 - 07/2003 Child Support Enforcement Tallahassee, FL
• Attended Child Support Hearings for (5) five counties.
• Prepared support orders. Prepared court dockets for eight counties.
• Located all files for that particular court date and add the file to the docket box.
• Mailed out copies of orders.
• Located missing files.
• Updated the Teddy system with new information for petitioner and respondent. Back-up person to the front desk.
• Answered multi- line phone system.
• Copied, faxed, typed and data entry as needed.
Senior Clerk 11/2001 - 10/2002 Department of Children & Families PI/Family Safety Tallahassee, FL
• Received all calls from the Florida Abuse Hotline.
• Prepared case files and reports for assignment.
• Assigned cases to next investigator in rotation.
• Prepared bi-weekly overtime reports and mileage sheets.
• Managed all legal documentation while processing child support enforcements.
• Sent overnight abuse reports to local law enforcement and Child Protection Team.
• Collected and mailed out all timesheets and mileage sheets to payroll. Created monthly on-call calendar for the investigators.
• Ordered supplies for three units. Assisted Administrative Secretary as needed. Education and Training
Issuing Institution Location Qualification Course of Study Everest University FL Bachelor's Degree Legal Studies (postponed) Keiser University FL Associate's Degree Computer Graphics and Design (graduated) Keiser University FL Associate's Degree Medical Assisting (graduated) Occupational Licenses & Certificates
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date Expiration Date Notary Public Huckleberry Notary 09/2016 09/2020
Wedding Planner Ashworth College 2016 None
Driver's License Florida Department of Highway Safety 07/2005 10/2027 Detailed References
Dawn P. Whitehurst, Attorney
Natalie Jackson, Department of Revenue (Manager)
Martine Charles, D.C.
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