JOURDIA MATHERNE
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creations by Fire LLC, Lafayette, LA August 2014 – Present
Assistant Manager
Greet customers; describe process used in making jewelry and mixed media art on canvas
Assist in selection of art pieces
Transact sales
Process Accounts Receivable and Payable
Maraist Law Firm, Lafayette, LA February 2013 – June 2014
Legal Assistant
Filed pleadings with Court
Organized and indexed pleadings board
Prepared correspondence for mailing and/or faxing
Calendared court dates and trial deadlines
Scanned all documents for emailing
Sent out monthly billing
Organized file materials
Made bank deposits
Answered and screened incoming calls
Law Office of Christopher R. Phillip, Lafayette, LA March 2007 – December 2011
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
Filed initial Workers’ Compensation claims including offshore accidents
Followed up initial claims to confirm conferences with court and other attorneys
Prepared settlement documents and filed with court
Transcribed and filed briefs and all pleadings and followed up with court
Processed payroll and monthly payroll taxes; compiled annual income tax return data
Oliver & Way, L.L.C., Lafayette, LA January 2002 – January 2007
Receptionist/Secretary for the firm and Allen R. Bares, Of Counsel
Prepared all Deposition Summaries
Prepared Petitions, Judgments, Promissory Notes, Cash Sales, Power of Attorney, Wills,
Successions, Affidavits, Leases, Mortgages and Notes, and Title Opinions
Posted time and fee entries
Gibson-Gruenert, L.L.P., Lafayette, LA January 2001 – December 2001
Legal Assistant
Entered time and expense reports
Processed monthly billing
Assistant paralegal: Organized and indexed file materials; documented medical fees for
final settlement; transcribed and filed pleadings with Clerk of Court; checked requests for court costs and mileage reimbursement; scheduled depositions
Corresponded with prospective clients in regard to employment issues, conflict checks in lieu of possible representation, calendar Follow up
EDUCATION
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
BA, Eng1ish / Minor, Music / Certification, Secondary English Education
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Education – 28 hrs completed
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); Quicken A/R and A/P
BUSINESS SKILLS
Efficiency; Organization; Editing and Report Compilation; Oral, Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills; Minimal Supervision
REFERENCES
Jackie Mallett, ICU Registered Nurse
Lake Charles, LA
Cherie Robira, Legal Assistant Medical Office
Lafayette, LA