Legal Secretary Management

EVA M. DERR

** ********** ***** 912-***-****

Bloomingdale, GA 31302 ***.****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Legal professional with over 6 years of experience as a paralegal/legal assistant. Responsibilities have included serving as a liaison between attorney and client, maintaining confidentiality, and understanding each case. Experience has led to a knowledge of legal research, establishing rapport with clients, and Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 7/2017

American InterContinental University Schaumburg, IL

Expected Graduation Date: 7/9/2017

Related coursework: Crime and Substance Abuse, Criminal Investigation, Terrorism and Homeland Security

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies 2005

South University Atlanta, GA

Related Coursework: Criminal Law, Domestic Law, Torts, Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing

GPA: 3.78

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Management

Create, revise and implement company policies and procedures

Assisted management with hiring, dismissal and training of employees

Maintained accounting procedures and confidentiality financial records

Communication

Company liaison between legal and business community

Direct contact for clients involvement with the Courts, Law Enforcement and Community programs

Leadership

Leader in case management project of 200 files for compliance with Court and State Probation Association requirements

Second in command managing client’s progression with court ordered probation conditions

Lead in dispute resolution between clients, probation officers and family members

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lester B. Johnson, III, P.C. Savannah, GA

Legal Secretary 2014 – 2015

Prepared Last Will and Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, Deeds and other Probate documentation which allowed for the initial probate filing

Prepared motions, interrogatories, Request for Production, Cease and Desist Orders for City Ordinance cases

Prepared and revised City of Savannah Ordinances for Clerk of Council’s Office in preparation for the Recorder’s Court docket scheduled every Monday

Provided assistance to the Board of Education Paralegal to prepare for student hearings by organizing the students file including placing the documents in chronological order from the date of the incident up to the hearing date

Transcribed accounting ledgers for office clients and federal cases into computerized billing statements to reduce redundancy, increase clarity and accuracy of charges being applied

Edited, revised, and added information to all electronic data bases for Board of Education and City of Savannah Ordinance matters

Professional Corrections Services Inc. Savannah, GA

Operations Manager 2009 – 2013

Created, revised and edited work and vacation schedules of administrative staff and probation officers

Scheduled meetings with vendors for building upkeep, review of vendor contracts and provided recommendations to management

Created, revised, and implemented company policies and procedures for guidance on office etiquette, sexual harassment and drug and alcohol use

Acted as an intermediary to solve disputes amicable to all parties

Created, edited, and implemented changes to administrative processes

Maintained confidentiality of accounting processes and financial accounts

Professional Corrections Services Inc. Savannah, GA

Probation Officer 2010 – 2013

Performed the duty of company liaison between the client, the courts and legal counsel for informational and compliance issues

Managed and maintained a case load of 200 client files in compliance with company and state probation association requirements

Scheduled client visitations to address issues of compliance to assist the client staying on track for success

Drafted, edited, and revised warrants, motions, pleadings, and court orders prior to submission the court for review and action

Acted as company representative with legal counsel, treatment counselors and rehabilitation facilities on client compliance

Conducted legal research to maintain compliance relevant with state probation policies and practices

Work History

Lester B. Johnson, III, P.C. Savannah, GA

Legal Secretary 2005 – 2009

Charles C. Grile, Esq. Pooler, GA

Legal Secretary/Paralegal 2001 – 2005

Contact this candidate