Janice Ellen Bailey
One Columbus Place, Apt. N**
New York, NY 10019
Home: 212-***-**** **********@*********.*** Cell: 917-***-****
SUMMARY
Dynamic and resolution-focused Legal Administrative Assistant with
steadfast commitment to the timely completion of deadline-driven
assignments with accuracy. Creative solutions to all problems are combined
with trustworthy discretion, adaptability to fast-paced environments and
are seamlessly employed. A consummate team collaborator who undertakes all
assignments with dedication and meticulous attention to detail. Superior
organization skills meet the challenge of multi-tasking with skill and
independent management to support professionals with efficiency borne of 25
years legal experience. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
effect assurance in clients and business contacts.
Detailed Planning for Thorough Calendar Management and
multi-destination Travel email review
Court submissions and related briefs Intricate Meeting and Conference
for complex litigation cases Arrangements, including Depositions
Internet Research for cases and Assembly and co-creation of pitch
deals materials for Business/Client
Development pitch materials
Billing, attorney time input and Meticulous Data/File Management
itemized travel expense reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of Gail M. Walton Bronx, NY 2014 - Present
Legal Administrative Assistant
All Office duties including intake and review, heavy client contact,
document revision and input, preparation and filing of documents at various
courts and the City Register, notarization of oaths and documents, service
of subpoenas and complaints, order supplies and oversight of general legal
office procedures.
JONES DAY, New York, NY 2000 - 2013
Legal Administrative Assistant
Supported Labor and Employment Partner, IP Transactions Partner and
Business Tort Litigation Associate. Successfully communicated with and
imparted responses to inquiries by clients, general public, media, co-
counsel and opposing counsel. Entered attorney time, opened new client
matters and arranged for payment of legal invoices from several clients on
diverse matters. Revised and prepared litigation documents for court
submission, including motions for pro hac vice, summons and complaints,
reply, summary judgment, and including memoranda of law, as well as
subpoenas, interrogatories, responses and 7.1 Statements. Drafted and
finalized, with attorney review, correspondence for billing, distribution,
court and general matters. Oversaw hand deliveries of time sensitive
material to clients and counsel as well as court submissions. Routinely
handled, with utmost care and consideration, sensitive and privileged
information as well as original evidence. Meticulously maintained attorney
docket as well as client, firm and personal files. Updated and distributed
internal and external contact lists for all parties of major deals and co-
counsel of complex litigation cases. Coordinated client meetings,
depositions, and interviews of prospective attorney candidates. Arranged
extensive travel arrangements via air, rail and ground, both domestic and
international.
> Trained secretaries in litigation document production and formatting,
esp. for CA and Federal submissions resulting in a more productive
and better trained legal secretarial force for the firm
> Anticipated attorney needs and operational requirements in litigation
which reduced overtime requirements, special delivery charges and
disbursement costs to client
> Recognized as the "go to secretary" for emergencies and operational
"how to" advice. on the 19th floor
> Expedited requests for supplies, new client conflict clearance and
document production.
> Compiled internet research for business development purposes which
allowed the attorney pitch team to finesse its marketing efforts to
potential new clients.
TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Lotus Notes/Outlook Windows XP, Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2010
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access)
CaseLink Chrome River WordPerfect
Carpe Diem/DTE iManage/Docs Open/ Comparerite/DeltaView
Interwoven/DeskSite
Type: 100 wpm Dictaphone Shorthand: 50 wpm
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Candidate 2017, A.A., Business Administration, Borough of Manhattan
Community College
NYS Notary Public, CPR, NYS Election Poll Worker