KATHLEEN BRATTON

aczjzu@r.postjobfree.com

**** ****** ***** *****

Las Vegas, Nevada 89131

702-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain permanent employment with a strong and stable organization where my previous professional experience and abilities will be of mutual value and allow for continued professional growth and achievement.

I have worked in the legal field for over 30 years – 10 years in California and over 20 years in Nevada, and I have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in all types of law.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Drafting documents (i.e., pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and memorandums) using WordPerfect and MS Word and most other case management programs; E-filing and service of documents in all Nevada State and Federal courts using Wiznet, Pacer-CM/ECF, and process servers/runner services. Calendaring items such as

court hearings, meetings, depositions, discovery and trial dates, filing/time deadlines, and follow-ups (tickling) using Outlook; Daily contact with clients, courts and counsel (by phone and/or in person); Opening, organizing, maintaining, and closing files; Preparing and inputting billing/timekeeping for myself and attorneys using most types of billing programs (such as JURIS), as well as preparing retainer agreements and monthly billing statements; Assisting attorneys and/or paralegal with meetings, trials, and any large projects on complex cases; Transcription by taped dictation and/or shorthand; and Filling in for other positions in office, as needed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

MS Word; Outlook; and Excel; WordPerfect; Amicus; ProLaw; TimeMatters; JURIS; Timeslips; Wiznet; Odyssey; Pacer; CM/ECF; Excel; and most other case management and billing programs

EXPERIENCE:

7/13 to present: Olson, Cannon, Gormley, Angulo & Stoberski

(Legal Secretary/Assistant to Partner John E. Gormley and Senior Associate/Shareholder Max E. Corrick, II)

I primarily work on insurance defense cases -- performing daily tasks such as: reviewing and sending emails; preparing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other related documents/pleadings as required; typing dictation; calendaring (on 3 calendars) all discovery and Trial related deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other related conferences; organizing files; and receiving and making phone calls.

4/11 to 10/12: Rocheleau Law Group dba Right Lawyers

(Paralegal to one associate and/or partner Stacy Rocheleau)-- working on mostly family law cases, but also assisting with some plaintiff personal injury cases.

I billed for my daily time; prepared pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other related documents such as retainer agreements; calendared all hearings, meetings, depositions, and all deadlines for the cases I was working on; reviewed and responded to emails; received and made phone calls (and filled in for reception when she was out or was busy).

I am able to obtain a Letter of Recommendation from Mr. Rocheleau, the Office Administrator, if needed.

1/10 to 3/11: I worked for several different local temp agencies as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant and Paralegal Assistant. I did this so that I would have a flexible schedule while taking care of my youngest child.

5/07 to 12/09: Law Office of John H. Sarb (as Legal Assistant/Secretary for Mr. Sarb)-practicing areas of law such as family, appellate, corporate, general civil litigation, and criminal. I did everything for Mr. Sarb -- I ran his office as he was a sole practitioner. Mr. Sarb no longer practices law in Nevada.

I have a Letter of Recommendation from Mr. Sarb, if needed.

**NOTE: I have worked for other employers beyond the 10 year period set forth above as I have worked in Nevada since 1996. Please let me know if you require more information beyond this time frame.**

EDUCATION:

1989-1992: Cal State Northridge (major: Business) GPA=4.0 (while working full-time)

1985-1988: Cal State Fullerton (completed all undergraduate) GPA=3.5 (while working part-time)

REFERENCES:

Available Upon Request