Legal Administrative Assistant

CYNTHIA J. KITTLE

*** ****** ***** *****, *************, GA 30043

860-***-**** (c)

***********@*****.***

EXPERTISE:

Computer: Office:

eCounsel Microsoft Office with expertise in Typing – 80 WPM

Sharepoint Work, Excel and Powerpoint Scheduling/Appointment Setting

Concur Dictation Machines

Lawbase

Matter Centric Work Spaces

EXPERIENCE:

Executive Administrative Assistant (legal) (7/04 –11/14)

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Provide legal support to VP and General Counsel in the TEN Group; Associate General Counsel in the Sports

Group; Senior Attorney in the Acquisitions Group and Paralegal in the Sports Group of the Legal Department

- Creating and revising final form legal documents and correspondence

- Maintain calendars and schedules (update, organize and coordinate meetings)

- Coordinate and organize meetings (reserving conference rooms, finding locations, order food, etc)

- Coordinate travel arrangements (booking flights, hotels, car reservations, etc.)

- Complete and submit expense reports via Concur

- Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with employees of all levels of the organization

- Work effectively using Windows, Excel, Adobe, Powerpoint and/or other software as required

- Professionally answer and direct incoming calls

- Ability to work well under pressure, mutli-task and problem solve

- Maintaining legal files and information databases via Lawbase and eCounsel

- Maintain and run monthly critical dates reports; notify attorneys and clients of upcoming dates

- Cover other assistants or projects as the group or department may need

As well as:

- Assist in training incoming assistants

- Assist with ordering supplies for department; maintain copiers and printers; ordering toner - 2005-2011

- Work on planning Holiday Parties, Admin Luncheons and Department Outings - 2005-2011

Accomplishments:

- 2005 Rave Recipient Winner (Star Performer Accolade)

- 2005 TiLDy Award Recipient Winner

Legal Assistant (assignment through Cambridge Staff) (8/03-1/04)

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs, LLP, Atlanta, GA

Assisted two Attorneys in the Commercial Finance Department

- Drafting and editing numerous documents

- Transcribing tapes

- Time entry for attorneys

- Coordinating travel arrangements for conferences/seminars

- Scheduling appointments and meetings through outlook

- Open legal files and organize filing

- Maintain legal forms and information databases

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Legal Assistant (assignment through Corporate Search Consultants) (2/03-7/03)

kna Partners Consulting

Hunton & Williams LLP, Atlanta, GA

Assisted three attorneys in the Corporate and Technology Department

- Transcribing correspondence

- Drafting and editing numerous documents

- Time entry for attorneys

- Scheduling team meetings in various offices

- Coordinating travel arrangements for conferences/seminars

- Scheduling appointments and meetings through outlook

- Open legal files and organize filing

- Maintain legal forms and information databases

Legal Secretary (5/97-10/02)

Wiggin & Dana LLP, New Haven, CT

Assist Chairman of the Corporate Department/Partner and Corporate Associates

- Drafting and editing large volume of legal agreements and other documents related to corporate transactions,

acquisitions and divestitures

- Dictation/transcribe correspondence

- Revise and redline complex documents accurately and timely

- Time entry for attorneys and paralegals on Carpe Diem

- Coordinate appointments, meetings and travel itineraries

- Schedule and set-up breakfasts, lunches and dinners for client meetings in and out of office

- Organized Corporate Department Golf outings for partners and associates (1998-2000)

- Coordinated Corporate Department meetings (1997-2000)

- Coordinated Crossroads 2002 reception for Corporate Department

Work with litigation associates and paralegals on:

- Medical malpractice and personal injury cases in requesting medical records; typing memos to file; typing and

filing pleadings; typing deposition notices and summaries; updating pleading indices; scheduling court reporters for

depositions

Receptionist/Legal Secretary (7/93-5/97)

Hilcoff & Pellegrino, P.C., New Haven, CT

- Work on residential and commercial foreclosures including

o Ordering title searches

o Drafting and filing complaints and pleadings

o Drafting and finalizing summary judgment motions

o Preparing affidavits of debt and military records

o Managing short calendar

o Preparing files for court dates

- Work-up of personal injury files including:

o Requesting medical records

o Documenting doctor visits

o Typing releases

- Drafting and finalizing wills

- Time entry for attorneys on word processing system

- Greeting clients; answering phone, open and distribute mail

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree (1992) – South Central Community College, New Haven, CT

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