PHYLLIS MALLARD
** ***** ****, **** ******, IL **466 ● 708-***-**** ● **********@***.***
LEGAL SECRETARY/MARKETING COORDINATOR
……firmly committed to achieving productivity, quality goals, and developing strong support
systems
Recognized for excellent interpersonal communication skills and focused on building client
relationships to include organizational skills. A highly motivated individual along with a
congenial personality allows easy adaptation to any work environment. To include a practical
planner with a keen sense of urgency to undergo administrative tasks requiring a broad
dependability and initiative.
Summary of Qualifications:
• Extensive interaction with one Partner and two Associates for resolutions of complicated
case matters. Prepared legal documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, orders,
decrees and subpoenas. Drafted and prepared correspondence to clients, opposing
counsel, and other interested parties and also drafted routine notices and motions.
• Coordinated calendars, maintained files, scheduled meetings and depositions utilizing
MS Outlook
• Assisted in paralegal projects, research and docketing responsibilities.
• Provide complete travel service and initiated marketing projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Communication Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Power Point Coordinated Travel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIVINELY TRAVELS 2008- PRESENT
TRAVEL ADVISOR
• Developed a client relation management database to include incentives to generate new
business and attract clients.
• Built a based network through specialized marketing tools and promotional materials
along with presentations.
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• Arranged travel itineraries, meeting all requirements and objectives for a successful and
memorable travel.
• Customized travel for special interest groups to include activities.
LEVENFELD PEARLSTEIN 2006-2008
LEGAL COORDINATOR
• Provided assistance in Corporate, Commercial and Civil Litigation, business operation,
demand possession, foreclosures, domestic and foreign patent amendments.
• Preparation of foreign and United States Patent Applications
• Preparation of Complaints, claim allegations and trial preparation
• Drafted correspondence, annual actions, reports, pleadings, discovery to include
electronic filing.
• Maintained board meeting materials, Unanimous Consents, activate licensing and entity
materials to include list of officers & directors,
SMITH AMUNDSEN, LLC 2003-2006
Legal Assistant
INSURANCE DEFENSE & WORKERS COMPENSATION
• Extensive interaction with one Partner and two Associates for resolutions of
complicated case matters.
• Preparation of Appearances, Adjustment of Claims and Request for Hearing
Settlement Contracts and Subpoenas to include correspondence.
• Preparation of pleadings and discovery documents to include electronic filing.
• Calculation of attorney hours utilizing Timeslips program.
SELECT STAFFING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 2000-2003
CORPORATE STAFFING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Legal Secretary
• Assisted 3 attorneys in preparation of complaints, pleadings, discovery and trial
preparation to include status reports.
• Organization of deposition schedules and court appearances.
• Calculation of Attorney hours utilizing Elite program
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BROTHERS & THOMPSON, P.C. 1998-2000
Legal Secretary
LABOR EMPLOYMENT
• Supported 3 attorneys in preparation of complaints, pleadings, discovery and trial
preparation to include correspondence.
• Assisted in billing process, calculating hours of preparation for referenced cases.
• Initial phone contact with clients
• Maintained and developed a new filing system for easier accessibility.
• Organization of deposition schedules and court appearances.