DIANE MILITANO

** ****** *****, ****** ******, NY 10305

acxk2u@r.postjobfree.com - 718-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICTIONS

A dedicated Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in the coordination, planning and support of attorneys’ daily operations; in a fast paced atmosphere.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elhilow & Associates – Brooklyn, NY (Part Time) 04/2014- Present

Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary

•Welcomed guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

•Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, scanning and transmitting text, and data; coordinating case preparation.

•Drafted letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings;

•Scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions;

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Hybrid-Battery.Com, Ltd. – Staten Island, NY o9/2009-04/2012

Co-Owner/Office Manager

•Assisted Executive team with human relations and project management;

•Responsible for staff recruitment and retention

•Handled all staff training and development

•Organizational and Strategic Planning

•Human Resources

Elhilow & Maiocchi, LLP. – Brooklyn, NY 09/1998-04/2000

Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary

•Welcomed guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

•Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.

•Conserved attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents;

•Drafted letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings;

•Scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions;

Montelione & Associates, P.C. – New York, NY 08/1996 -08/1998

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

•Welcomed guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

•Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.

•Conserved attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions;

• Maintained attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.

•Represented attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.

•Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confident

•Provided assistance to attorneys by recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.

•Maintained office supplies by checking stock; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.

•Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.

•Traveled to specific Courts in various boroughs for attorneys to assist with cases ie: copying documents for review, filing various legal documents, and walk-through documents when needed.

Barry & Shay, P.C. - Brooklyn, NY 01/1992-12/1995 Paralegal/Legal Secretary

•Welcomed guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

•Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.

•Conserved attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and legal documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; preparing expense reports.

•Maintained attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and

filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.

•Represented attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.

•Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

•Provided assistance to attorneys by recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence. Maintained office supplies by checking stock; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.

•Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.

Skills/Qualifications

Dependability and Professionalism, Documentation Skills, Meeting Planning, Supply Management, Telephone Skills, able to communicate in Spanish, PC Proficiency: MS Word, Outlook, Knowledge of Excel, and PowerPoint. Typing 75 WPM; Dictaphone.

Education

Kingsborough Community College: 1991-1993

Completed 50+ credits towards Associates Degree in Business Administration

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