LAURIE SAIZAN FONTENOT

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Sulphur, LA 70663

337-***-****

Email: acrbdo@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced, outgoing, dependable, professional individual with 30+ years of office administrative experience. Experienced and proficient in document control and organization. Experienced in data entry, accounting, bookkeeping, and proficient in Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Power Point, PC Law, and Quick Books. Notary Public for Calcasieu Parish. Excellent ability to work with clients and management while serving as liaison. Keen ability to multi-task a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Extremely organized with excellent communication skills, problem resolution abilities, and a high level of confidentiality.

Education

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA

Graduate: Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, 1983

Certificate of Completion: Paralegal Studies, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 1990

Work Experience

2008 – present Fuerst Law Firm

Paralegal to Randy J. Fuerst

Emphasis of practice: Family law

Duties include drafting legal documents, correspondence, etc.; performing administrative support functions; high volume of client interaction; preparation of documents and notebooks for trial purpose; dictation transcription; accounting functions; maintaining and organizing files; attendance in court; legal research.

2006-2008 William Swift & Charles Harper, Attorneys at Law

Paralegal to William Swift; Office Manager; Accountant/Bookkeeper

Emphasis of practice: Insurance Defense (primarily CITGO Petroleum defense matters)

2003-2006 Part-time retail merchandising for various companies such as Carhartt, Disney, Hallmark, etc. Primary responsibilities included determining where certain visual displays would be placed, setting up and taking down visual displays, reporting competed jobs via computer, interaction with the management of each store and acting as liaison between the company and the store.

1995-2006 Max M. Morris, Attorney at Law

Paralegal; Accountant/Bookkeeper; Office Manager

Emphasis of practice: Bankruptcy law

1990-1995 Lorenzi & Sanchez Law Firm

Paralegal/Bookkeeper to Walter M. Sanchez

Emphasis of practice: Personal Injury/Family law/Criminal Defense

1987-1990 Jones, Tete, Nolen, Hanchey, Swift & Spears Law Firm

Paralegal/Legal Assistant to Carl Hanchey

Emphasis of practice: Collections Manager

1983-1987 First Federal Bank

Executive Assistant to Fred Fanta, Sr. Vice President & Treasurer

Qualifications

Proficient in Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Quick Books, PC Law, etc.

Proficient in numerous office machines, computers, etc.

Notary Public (Calcasieu Parish)

100+ hours of continuing legal education

Efficient, self-starter, multi-tasking capabilities

Extremely organized

Proficient in drafting and organizing pleadings, correspondence, legal documents, etc.

Proficient in document and file organization, summarization, trial preparation

References

Mr. Sidney Rosteet, Attorney at Law Ms. Amy Smith, Church Leader

(former employer) Moss Bluff Bible Church

337-***-**** 337-***-****

Ms. Katina Soliz, Office Manager/Bookkeeper Mrs. Max Morris (Jackie)

Law Office of William L. Godley (former employer)

(former co-worker and manager)

337-***-****

Mr. William Godley, Attorney Ms. Erin Davison (friend)

(former employer) Business Health Partners

337-***-**** 626-1011

Ms. Bonnie Kelly, Paralegal Ms. Kacie White (friend)

(former co-worker) 337-***-****

Law Office of William Cutrer

337-***-**** Mr. Walter Sanchez

Attorney at Law

Ms. Nicolle Aguillard, Paralegal 337-***-****

(former co-worker)

Law Office of Todd Melton

337-***-****

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