Administrative Assistant Legal Secretary
Resume:
Gina M. Burnham Toran
**-** **** ******, #**, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
*************@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A n experienced professional who brings a strong skill set, dedication, t rust and enthusiasm
to my work, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. A task-oriented t eam
p layer with the ability to work well on an individual or group basis and adapt in changing circumstances
to establish rapport with a wide range of people of various ages and backgrounds. Experience in
Microsoft Office, Excel, Certified PowerPoint Specialist.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL, LLP, New York, NY 11/1987 to 5/2013
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant for Senior Corporate Partner for 21+ years in mid-sized law
firm; supported other litigation and corporate partners and associates in the areas of licensing, mergers
and acquisitions, trademark, copyright, patent and execution compensation. Experience in representations
of both financial institutions and corporate borrowers.
P rovided legal assistant duties, including but not limi ted to heavy phone communication;
extensive interaction with clients, including attendance of and correspondence preparation for FORTUNE
500 corporate events; opening new client matter accounts (conflict checks, intakes, retainer
letter and file opening); draft complex correspondence and documents and anticipate
a ttorneys’ need for same. O rganizing and maintaining electronic and paper client files;
entering attorneys’ t ime; scheduling t ravel arrangements; and providing back-up support to
section when needed to ensure smooth workflow continues and goals and objectives are met.
Over time, this position afforded opportunities to broaden my responsibilities, upgrade my skills and
expand my knowledge base beyond the administrative role.
● Scheduled and assisted in the organizing of meetings with partner of
corporate directors; welcoming CEO’s of major corporations; assisting with
on-site requests and ensuring logistics were complete.
● Organized, coordinated and distributed Board materials for Partner;
a ttended meetings as required.
● Handled delegate sensitive and emergent emails and calls from clients, court
personnel and other contacts of assigned attorneys and responsibility for
follow-up; exercise judgment in responding to unique and urgent situations.
● Worked with the Legal Recruiting Team on the welcoming and orientation of
new and summer associates to the fi rm.
● Assist internal accounting department with preparation and completion of
b illing process.
● Worked with Partner on “all-nighters” as required.
EDUCATION/INTERESTS
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, Image Consulting Certification, 2008
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY, Liberal Arts Courses, 1979
Plaza Business School, Queens, NY, Legal Secretary Certification, 1978
Served as an Alumni Board Member for Community Organization
Golf, dancing and traveling
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