Deborah L. Tawfik

**** ****** ******

Warren, MI 48092

586-***-****

acc6d3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 25 years experience in the legal field.

Motivated self starter who can work with little or no supervision.

With my vast experience, I would be an asset to any company that would consider hiring me.

Get along well with others and am a team player.

Always willing to assist others and will perform duties that are not related to my main/specific job.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Over 25 years of experience in the legal field. I am able to work on my own with little or no supervision. With my vast

experience, I can contribute my knowledge and legal skills to any company that would consider hiring me. Typing skills, am

able to operate Word and Word Perfect programs, Microsoft Out look, Adobe, as well as Time Matters and Postage Mailing

programs. Knowledge of the Michigan Court systems at the local, state and federal levels, which include the necessity of e -

filing documents. Extensive telephone contact with clients and court personn el. Extensive transcription of dictation.

Managed attorney's calendar. Made travel arrangements. Kept track of attorney's various lawyer organizations meetings.

Scanning, photocopying of documents and pleadings. Ordered records. Opened and closed files. K ept attorney updated as

to the status of each file in his caseload.

SKILLS:

Excellent Typing Ability

Organizational Skills

Able to operate Word and Word Perfect Programs

Able to operate Microsoft Outlook Program

Able to operate Time Matters Program

Able to use various programs for transcription of dictation.

Motivated self-starter who can work independently

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Legal Assistant, 01/2013 – 03/2014

Freedman, Herskovic & Spagnuolo, Southfield, MI

Perform all aspects of a legal secretary/legal assistant in a fast-paced insurance no-fault law/auto negligence law firm,

including preparation of all related court documents, e-filing court documents as necessary, telephone calls, appointment

scheduling with opposing counsel and staff, court personnel, judges and very close client contact. Typing skills at 75 wpm.

Able to operate Word and Word Perfect programs, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, as well as My Case and Rocket Matter

programs. Knowledge of the Michigan Court systems at the local, state and federal levels, which include the necessity of e-

filing documents Extensive transcription of dictation. Manage attorney's calendar. Make travel arrangements. Scanning,

photocopying of documents and pleadings. Order records. Opened and closed files. Keep attorney updated as to the status

of each file in his caseload.

Legal Assistant, 05/2002 - 11/2011

Lipton Law, Southfield, MI

Performed all aspects of a legal secretary/legal assistant in a fast -paced insurance no-fault law/auto negligence law firm,

including preparation of all related court documents, e-filing court documents as necessary, telephone calls, appointment

scheduling with opposing counsel and staff, court personnel, judges and very close client contact. Typing skills at 75 wpm.

Able to operate Word and Word Perfect programs, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, as well as Time Matters and Postage Mailing

programs. Knowledge of the Michigan Court systems at the local, state and federal levels, which include the necessity of e -

filing documents Extensive transcription of dictation. Managed attorney's calendar. Made travel arrangements. Kept track of

attorney's various lawyer organizations meetings. Scanning, photocopying of documents and pleadings. Ordered records.

Opened and closed files. Kept attorney updated as to the status of each file in his caseload.

Over 25 years experience in various areas of the legal field.

Motivated self starter who can work with little or no supervision.

With my vast experience I would be an asset to any company who would consider hiring me either on a full, part -

time or temporary basis .

High School Diploma - Business

EDUCATION:

Edwin Denby Preparatory High School, MJ

NOTES I OTHER INFORMATION :

Friendly with an upbeat attitude. Get along well with others and I would be an asset to any company that would consider

hiring me due to my extensive knowledge and experience in various areas of the legal field. Always willing and able to

learn new things and can contribute my knowledge to the expansion of the firm with whom I work for.

REFERENCES:

Paul J. Whiting, III, Attorney/Owner (Whiting Law, PC) 248-***-****

Carrie Williams, Paralegal (Whiting Law, PC [former Office Manager/Paralegal at Lipton Law, PC)] 248-***-****

Kay Merte, Retired Receptionist (Lipton Law, PC) 586-***-****

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