Julie Harris
Los Angeles, CA 90043 213-***-****
**************@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am very interested in your position as a Legal Secretary. I worked in Century City for over 17 years with one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies. Our company was purchased by a competitor, based in the Netherlands, and over two-thirds of our employees were released. I was given a one year severance package and have immensely enjoyed the luxury of not working. However, it is time for me to return to the real world and go to work!
During the first 12 years with my previous employer, I was a Corporate Legal Assistant. I enjoyed supporting several attorneys. I was extremely proficient with word processing applications, along with reviewing, scanning, uploading, and redlining documents. In addition, I was responsible for maintaining a document management system.
During the last 5 years, I transitioned into the IT Department. My new position as an IT Applications Coordinator allowed me to manage additional software and database programs, while continuing to support the Legal Department by training new employees with software, and continuing to maintain legal documents. It was rewarding to work with an exciting and dedicated team.
I am currently interested in transitioning into the litigation field. I am confident, sharp, and looking for a long term commitment. I believe I would be an excellent candidate for your position, and look forward to meeting with you to discuss how my background and experience will contribute to the growth of your organization.
Sincerely,
Julie Harris
Julie Harris
5423 Overdale Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90043 213-***-****
**************@*****.***
Career Objective
Legal Secretary
Education
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Professional Experience
Aercap Aviation Solutions Los Angeles, CA
(formerly International Lease Finance Corporation) May 1997 – November 2014
IT Applications Coordinator (January 2009 – November 2014)
Provide computer help desk support and technical training on software to end users.
Configure computers and support users with WordPerfect and Microsoft problems or challenges.
Content Server (Livelink) Manager ~ Train new employees on document management system, create folders, change permission and attributes, move and save documents.
Manage all components of HotDocs ~ Software tool used to create interactive templates from documents; including server configuration, user and template maintenance, software upgrades, software testing and troubleshooting, and create user documentation. Develop templates for our Marketing and Legal Departments.
Responsible for monthly/quarterly IT audit controls and reviews, regulated by Sarbanes Oxley.
Document workflow changes.
Maintain congruence between multiple systems (JDE, CAMS & ICMS) by creating new companies and modifying existing companies.
Set up and disable accounts in CAMS, ICMS, SpecWeb & the Marketing Portal.
Install and configure Category Manager, which is software for organizing Outlook data.
Manage Workshare Compare.
Control user licenses, and manage user accounts for Lynda On-Line Training.
Upload, scan and track thousands of executed legal documents.
Work as a liaison between our Legal and Contracts Department by monitoring, on a monthly basis, executed legal documents, verifying documents have been entered into CAMS, and generating Sarbanes Oxley Reports for our Finance Department, documenting all discrepancies.
Modify legal documents, inserting styles, cross-references, macros, merge codes, and TOC.
Update and maintain the Access Database for the Legal Department. Verify on a monthly basis that executed legal documents have been entered into CAMS by the Contract Manager. Conduct an investigation on outstanding documents, and generate monthly reports for BLC and our Finance Department, in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Prepare and submit weekly IT Department timesheets to Human Resources.
Legal Assistant/Coordinator (May 1997 – January 2009)
Provided legal assistance to four attorneys.
Reviewed and modified aircraft lease agreements.
Trained new attorneys and legal assistants in various software applications.
Managed legal documents in the Access Database.
Maintained document management system.
Redlined Documents.
Converted aircraft lease template from WordPerfect to MSWord, inserting macros, merge codes, cross-references, and TOC.
Drafted and managed correspondence.
Prepared expense reports in JDE.
Scheduled meetings and appointments.
Distributed mail, emails, and answered phone calls.
Organized and managed law library.
Acted as a Notary Public for 12 years.
Skills and Capabilities
Excellent organizational and research skills.
Deadline oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Excellent in developing relationships with coworkers and customers.
Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to detail.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
Works well under pressure, and able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Team player.
Solid work ethic and dedicated.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect, Type (85 wpm), CompareRite, Workshare Compare, Access Database, Livelink (Content Server), Oracle JDE, SpecWeb, CAMS, Proxy Master, HotDocs.
Julie Harris
5423 Overdale Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90043 213-***-****
**************@*****.***
REFERENCES
Aercap Aviation Solutions
(formerly International Lease Finance Corporation)
10250 Constellation Blvd., Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Office: 310-***-****
Fax: 310-***-****
Andrew Oh
Chief Operating Officer
Cell Phone: 310-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Pinella Shapiro
Manager and Senior Vice President
Cell Phone: 310-***-****
E-mail: *******.*******@*****.***
International Lease Finance Corporation
10250 Constellation Blvd., Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Julie Sackman
General Counsel and Vice President
Cell Phone: 310-***-****
Home: 310-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***