Office High School
Resume:
NIKKI ROSE B. LEYCO
Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
*****.*****@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position where I can share my experience and adept knowledge as a Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant for 6 years in an environment that encourage career growth and new learning opportunities.
Qualifications:
● Ability to work well under moderate supervision
● Adept in drafting routing motions and legal memos
● Proficient in developing excellent relationships with coworkers and clients
● High-sense of diligence and ability to effectively multi-task several complex assignments in tight deadlines
● Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to detail
● Good organizational and research skills
● Familiar with advanced legal terminology
● Competent in MS Office applications
● Good in verbal and written English communication skills Professional Experiences:
March 2010 – January 19, 2016 Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc
& Delos Angeles Law Office
21F Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Litigation & Arbitration
● Highly skilled in assisting attorneys in managing legal documents
● Hands-on experience in organizing and handling document productions litigation process
● Coordinate with the Partner, such as court filing and exhibits management
● In-depth knowledge in the preparation of documents, and performing research activities
● Answer phone calls to attend queries or requests from both internal and external clients
● Manage attorneys’ calendars and provide them with constant updates and reminders
● Response to clients’ queries via email
● Skilled handling a difficult client in a civil and considerate manners
● Handling photocopying projects or specialized copy/binding needs
● Maintain complex dockets and files
● Handle monthly client billing. Review billing proformas for accuracy and completeness.
● Maintain the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records and files, both within and outside of the Firm
Intellectual Property (Trademarks and Patents)
● Accurately prepare and file documents with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
● Prepare formal documents for attorney’s review, including declarations, powers of attorney, and assignment, for execution by the applicant or inventor, using the Firm’s Best Practice methods
● Coordinate with client and conduct research to understand invention
● Prepare responses to notices (missing parts, office actions, disclosure statements, etc.)
● Maintain lawyer-client contact information and other pertinent information in the Firm’s client contact database program
● Open and sort mail when appropriate. Prepare materials for mailing, including envelopes, labels and various forms. Prepare shipping labels using the Firm’s computerized systems. Coordinate with the mailroom for distribution of internal/external deliveries
● Handling photocopying projects or specialized copy/binding needs
● Maintain the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records and files, both within and outside of the Firm
Corporate and Securities
● Time entry, invoicing and extensive billing preparations
● Type legal documentation from precedents
● Handle and direct incoming telephone and mail correspondence
● Maintain files including daily filing, organization and opening/closing
● Prepare General Information Sheets, Minutes of the Meeting, Secretary’s Certificate for attorney’s review
● Drafting and arranging for signing of various internal and external documents
● Open and sort mail when appropriate. Prepare materials for mailing, including envelopes, labels and various forms. Prepare shipping labels using the Firm’s computerized systems. Coordinate with the mailroom for distribution of internal/external deliveries June 2009-Jan 2010 Saulog and De Leon Law Office
88 Corporate Center, 141 Sedeno Street,
Makati City, Metro Manila
● Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings
● Compile, analyze and organize information
● Coordinate with the Partner, such as court filing and exhibits management
● Prepare written reports
● Draft pleadings and motions filed in court
● Secure affidavits
● Organize and track files from case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys
● Maintain the firm’s legal research references
● In-depth knowledge in the preparation of documents, and performing research activities
● Answer phone calls to attend queries or requests from both internal and external clients
● Manage attorneys’ calendars and provide them with constant updates and reminders
● Response to clients’ queries via email
● Skilled handling a difficult client in a civil and considerate manners
● Handling photocopying projects or specialized copy/binding needs Internship:
2007-2008 Philippine Daily Inquirer
Chino Roces Ave., Mascardo St., Makati City
Educational Background:
2006-2008 Diploma in Office Skills and Management
STI College Makati
250 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
2001-2005 High School Diploma
Gen. Pio Del Pilar National High School
F. Zobel, Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
1995-2001 Elementary Certificate
Makati Elementary School,
Paco Catholic School
St. Paul School Makati
A. Workshop/Training/Congress
Aug 2010 Intellectual Property Office
Patents and Trademarks
Seminar on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for local patent examiners, formality officers, representatives from the Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs), patent agents and lawyers.
Mar 2008 Personality Development Seminar
STI College Makati, Auditorium
(Delegate)
08 Feb 2008 the STI 12th National Youth Convention
“Together Everyone Achieves More”
ALIW Theater, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
11 Jan 2008 5th L.E.A.P, League of Extra Ordinary & Pilipinos Leaders Congress (Delegate)
Crossroad 77, Convention Center, Quezon City
08 Jul 2007 Seminar Workshop on Verbal & NonVerbal Communication UP Alumni Center, University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City (Delegate)
08 Feb 2007 The STI 13th National Youth Convention
“A Brand of Excellence”
ALIW THEATER, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
B. Achievements and Recognition:
19 Dec 2007 “Top Student”, A Member of STI Education Service Group DOSM First Year, SY 06-07
28 Mar 2007 “Outstanding and Exemplary Performance instilled in the NSTP-CWTS Program”
Character References:
REYNALDO G. GERONIMO Development Bank of the Philippines Director
NICANOR JUAN ANDRES S. MONTOYA Medicard Philippines Vice President
LOUIE T. OGSIMER Romulo Law Office
Partner, Arbitrator and Litigator
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