MARY BETH CARLSON
** ***** *****, ****** ** Hudson, NY 10520, ***********@*****.***,
LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN B. COTTLER, ESQ., Valhalla,
NY August 2013 to Present
Legal Assistant to Partner
Licensed Notary Public.
Execution and proofreading of legal documents and correspondence in fast
paced environment.
Prepares Orders to Show Cause, Verified Petitions, Notice of
Appearances, Affirmations, Affidavits, Citations, Waivers, Decrees,
Letters of Administration, all correspondence and legal documentation
relating to Guardianship Proceedings, Supplemental Needs Trust Matters
and active litigation cases in Eldercare Law.
Arranges for process of service upon parties in litigation cases.
Prepares legal backs, proof of service & attorney affirmations with
documentation for court.
Enters court hearings and client conferences in attorney's calendar.
Oversees attorney e-mails and corresponds with clients per attorney
instructions.
Creates PDFs for e-mail transmission to clients.
Prepares and oversees billing for clients.
Manages and tracks payment of bills and outstanding bills.
Supervises office supply inventory.
Communicates with clients, parties and outside counsel with respect to
litigation matters upon attorney request.
BASS & ABRAMS, P.C., Croton-on-Hudson, NY
May 2012 to August 2013
Legal Administrative Assistant to Partners (Mark Bass & Jamie C. Abrams, Esq.)
Transcribed EBT's and Notes of Issue for Defense
Assembled pleadings for pre-trial court appearances
Executed myriad pleadings for filing of service with court and
Plaintiff's attorneys.
Prepared timesheets, pre-bills, final bills and cover letters for
clients.
Oversaw maintenance of filing for defense litigation matters.
Maintained office supplies and all service of office equipment.
Answered attorney phone lines and acted as liaison between clients and
attorneys.
Opened and created new client matters.
Entered and tracked expenses and disbursements for billing purposes.
LAW OFFICE OF HELAINE BRICK-CABOT, ESQ., Chappaqua, NY
November 2009 to May 2012
Legal Administrative Assistant to Partner
Preparation of pleadings, contracts and correspondence with respect to
litigation matters.
Composed and revised legal documents. Proofread final copies.
Answered and directed high volume of client calls for partner.
Maintained executive calendar.
ANNE SAMOJEDNY, PT, PLLC, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
September 2006 to August 2009
Administrative Assistant, Medical
Transcribed and prepared medical reports and patient evaluations for
physicians and institutions.
Proficient in CranioSacral medical terminology used to transcribe
medical tapes.
Preparation of correspondence to physicians and institutions.
ALLIANCE APPRAISERS, White Plains, NY
January 2000 to August 2006
Administrative Assistant, Real Estate
Assembled and entered market data for residential real estate appraisal
reports.
Prepared invoices for payment of contracted fee appraisers.
Managed accounts payable and receivables for company.
MARKS & MURASE, New York, NY
June 1982 to July 1997
Legal Secretary to Partner
Provided administrative support in corporate, banking and tax law for
Partners and Associates.
Expedited distribution of legal documents.
Proofreading, heavy typing, revisions and transcription.
Responsible for high volume of domestic and international calls.
Acted as liaison between Japanese clientele and attorneys.
Prepared attorney time slips, pre-bills, final bills and cover letters.
Prepared expense reports for reimbursement of business expenses.
Assisted attorneys during client conferences and business meetings.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Grace Institute, New York, NY, Business Skills Program Completed May 2010, St.
Barnabas H.S., Bronx, NY, Business Diploma
SKILLS
Licensed Notary Public; Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Word 2007, Hot Docs, PC Law,
Dictaphone, Transcription, Medical Terminology, Strong Typing Skills, Scanning of
Documents, Excellent Organizational and Time Management Skills, Excellent
Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Ability to act as liaison between attorneys
and clients; Ability to work in fast paced environment.