Missi Dingman

Clearwater, FL *****

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Highly organized candidate with extensive experience in legal administration in many different areas of Law. Reputation for maintaining and processing client records, files, and legal documents in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner. Thorough and detail-oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence. Proven ability to thrive in any environment through advanced abilities to prioritize and meet time- sensitive deadlines.

Work Experience

Senior Legal Assistant

Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company

Tampa FL,

April 2019 to Present

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Terance Moore, P.A., Tampa, FL

January 2019- April 2019

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Adam S. Goldstein, P.A - Saint Petersburg, FL

August 2018 to January 2019

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Law Firm of Chris E. Ragano, P.A - Tampa, FL

September 2017 to April 2018

Legal Assistant

Dolman Law Group - Clearwater, FL

March 2015 to May 2016

Paralegal/Case Manager

Finn Law Group, P.A - Largo, FL

March 2012 to November 2014

Legal Secretary to Partner

Donahue & McLain, P.A - Tampa, FL

March 2011 to October 2011

Executive Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Glenn G. Gomer, Liberty Mutual Group - Tampa, FL

January 2008 to August 2010

Legal Assistant/Office Manager

Donna J. Cummings, Attorney at Law - Grand Blanc, MI

August 2002 to November 2007

Education

BA in Criminal Justice and Sociology in Criminal Justice and Sociology

University of Michigan - Flint, MI

May 2002

Skills

•LEGAL ASSISTANT

•LEGAL SECRETARY

•PARALEGAL

•CASE MANAGEMENT

•SCHEDULING

•Legal Drafting

•Litigation

•Legal case management

Additional Information

Office Skills Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); Adobe Acrobat, Clio, Client Profiles, Firm Central, LMS and other client databases, Papercut, Time-Slips, WestLaw for research, Multi-Line Phones, Copiers, and Scanners.

Highlights: Proficient in all facets of the following:

•Specialized knowledge of property insurance defence, family law and personal injury,

•Cohesive teamwork and/or the ability to work independently.

•Leadership skills and small office management skills.

•Detail oriented, highly organized and exceptional ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

•Superior communication skills, administrative knowledge, and capable of guiding clients per suggestions of my seniors.

•E-Filing, drafting legal pleadings and correspondence,

•Maintain a high level of strict attorney-client confidentially at all times. and

•Negotiations, contract and document analysis.

Senior Legal Assistant-

•Serve as Liaison between attorney, opposing counsel and clients.

•Established strong relationships with opposing counsel's staff and judicial assistants to facilitate the administrative process.

•Held the position of File Clerk Manager

•Held the position of Lead Legal assistant.

Coordinating dates and times with opposing counsel, judicial assistants, mediators and etc., Scheduling and calendaring all mediations, depositions, client conferences, case management conferences and other court hearings. Draft all necessary notices and e-filed them in various jurisdictions. Draft correspondence to legal professionals, including but not limited to attorneys, Judges, judicial assistants, etc. Enter Diaries for Paralegals and attorneys. Work closely with my team to keep the files moving forward. Also provided other basic office duties such as, copying, scanning, faxing and other administrative duties as necessary. Regularly reviewed client files in effort to keep the file moving forward.

As a File Clerk Manager, I implemented some of the established guidelines, trained all new employees, oversaw work loads and checked in with teams to see how the positions were evolving. Maintained an open relationship and encouraged further learning of process.

As a Lead Legal Assistant, I trained new employees and acted as their first point of contact for questions or technical issues.

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