WILMA J. TALLEY
**** **** *****, ***. *, Indianapolis, Indiana 46224
********@*****.***, 317-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking position of Legal Assistant where I can utilize my excellent secretarial and legal skills in an
environment beneficial for mutual growth and development.
SKILLS
Capable of assisting the lawyers in high volume, fast-paced office environment with time-sensitive
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materials, and maintain strict attention to Detail and Confidentially due to the nature of the position.
Organizing, Prioritizing and Managing documents to be produced in Litigation and provide case
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management assistance.
Experienced in preparing and drafting accurate correspondence, memos and perform minor editing
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of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters with minimum supervision.
Proficient Typing Skills and use of office equipment, using MS Word processing to ensure
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appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation and spelling, and that all attachments, exhibits and
enclosures are intact.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow
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instructions from diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary
courtesy and tact. Able to maintain professionalism and composure during stressful situations.
DUTIES:
Answer telephone calls and receiving clients, handling incoming/outgoing mail, scheduling
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appointments and other meetings using electronic calendar system.
Consistent, personal contact with Court staff regarding case status as needed by lawyers.
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Manage the manual filing system effectively thus improving the processes for office administration.
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Act as Notary Public for all legal documents for filing with the Court.
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Any other miscellaneous duties as required.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UAW LEGAL SERVICES PLANS
(January 1986 - July 31, 2014)
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIIELD OF INDIANA
(1976-1986) Administrative Assistant in Contract Administration and Medical Claims Processing.
Assisted in the preparation of Contracts and other legal documents
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Acted as Senior Receptionist and met the client queries.
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Scheduled appointments for Department Director.
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Any other miscellaneous duties as required
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EDUCATION
Graduation George Washington High School, Indianapolis, Indiana 1974
Various Certificates Including:
Basic Ethics of Legal Assisting in Indiana.
How to Provide Exceptional Customer Service
The Conference for Legal Assistants
Notary Public Law Training of Indiana