Legal Secretary/Assistant

DEBORAH AMBROSE

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Brookpark, OH 44142

Tel: 216-***-****; E-mail: *********@*****.***

EDUCATION: South High School - Dates attended 1969-1972 Control Data Institute - dates attended: 1982-1984 Certificate in Computer Science

EXPERIENCE: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. - September 1999 to January 2016 Position: Legal Secretary III– Legal and Replevin Department Responsibilities: Adept at working independently and as a team member. Preparation of Civil Briefs, Motions, Notices, and other Pleadings for attorney replevin and legal files. Composes and revises routine letters and court pleadings for attorney review and signature. Performs computer data entry to update account files, including setting-up and closing accounts and updating client information, as needed. Processes payments such as courts costs and local counsel fees. Create legal documents in template format in order to expedite filing. Create spreadsheets for mail merge projects. Written and telephone correspondence with clients, defendants and courts. File documents with the courts. Assist three legal assistants with preparation of cases. Billing.

Cleveland Catholic Diocese – September 1996 to September 1999 Position: Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain files for new and terminated employees. Prepare quarterly mileage and pay distribution reports. Receive daily deposits for thirteen cemeteries, maintain reports and reconcile for month end report. Account Payable and Receivable. Aid cemetery personal with customer service. Assist in processing payroll for 120 employees using ADP worksheets. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. - March 1992 to March 1993 Position: Credit Analyst

Responsibilities: Processed credit applications, evaluated credit reports, determined income/liability ratio, processed information using IBM mainframe computer system. OTHER

EXPERIENCE: Big Creek Elementary School - Volunteer Assistant - June 1986 to September 1996 Teachers aid for Big Creek Elementary School, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Proficient in IBM personal Computer, evaluate 29 students for reading and math skills, developed English and math spreadsheets to for testing students

North Coast Repair - Bench Technician - May 1983 to June 1986 Trouble-shoot and repair various electronic telecommunication equipment, interpret schematics, prepared and maintained invoice processing and billing system, conducted employment interviews. References Upon Request

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