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Legal assistant

Location:
Oviedo, FL
Posted:
January 17, 2024

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K. PENNIE SHIVAMBER

Winter Springs, FL *****407-***-****

ad2t9s@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Shutts & Bowen LLP – Legal Secretary with Paralegal Duties Orlando, FL (2021-2023)

• Assisted one shareholder and one associate in Commercial and Construction Litigation

• Drafted documents and correspondence for attorney review

• Managed electronic and paper case files

• Handled ingoing/outgoing mail and other correspondence

• Provided a wide range of office support including calendaring, meeting coordination/scheduling, case opening, conflicts checks, billing

• Prepared electronic case filings and filed in accordance with Florida court procedures

• Coordinated e-filing pleadings and tracked case/court deadlines efficiently

• Prepared agenda for weekly meeting with attorneys to discuss upcoming deadlines

• Provided assistance to other secretaries as needed Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC – Legal Secretary Orlando, FL (2020-2021)

• Assisted three shareholders in Commercial and Construction Litigation, Civil Litigation, and Insurance Defense

• Drafted documents and correspondence for attorney review

• Heavy discovery work including redacting, bates stamping and producing documents to opposing side

• Scheduled hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings

• Heavy calendaring

• Prepared electronic case filings and filed in accordance with Florida court procedures

• Opened and maintained client files

Bogin, Munns & Munns – Paralegal Orlando, FL (2018-2020)

• Assisted in all aspects of Trust & Estates, Commercial Litigation, and Collection

• Drafted and composed all documents pertaining to same William B. Pringle III, P.A. – Paralegal Orlando, FL (2017-2018)

• Assisted sole practitioner in Commercial Litigation in State and Federal Courts

• Drafted documents for attorney review

• Filed documents in accordance with Florida court procedures

• Scheduled appointments

• Calendared

• Client and vendor billing

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. – Legal Secretary Orlando, FL (2012-2017)

• Assisted attorneys in Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Construction, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business Restructuring, Corporate and Securities, and Tax

• Drafted documents for attorney review

• Filed documents in accordance with Florida court procedures

• Scheduled meetings for clients to review and execute estate planning documents

• Arranged appointments and maintained calendars and contacts

• Assisted with formal execution of documents, file organization, and review of client bills

• Coordinated communication between attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment Holland & Knight – Legal Secretary Orlando, FL (2010-2012)

• Assisted attorneys in Litigation, Real Estate and Corporate

• Drafted, transcribed and typed routine correspondences and legal documents

• Scheduled appointments, depositions, meetings and hearings

• Prepared electronic case filings and filed in accordance with Florida court procedures

• Made travel arrangements

• Opened and closed client files

SKILLS

Microsoft Office programs including Word 2019 and Outlook, iManage Document Management System, NetDocuments, iCreate, Concur, Smart Time, CompuLaw, Aderant/Expert Time, Elite Webview, LiteraChange-Pro TDC 7, exceptional organizational and time-management skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, and State of Florida Notary Public EDUCATION

Katherine Gibbs School - Certificate in Paralegal Studies New York, NY (1990) Plaza Business Institute - Certificate in Secretarial Science ( Honor Roll and President’s List) New York, NY (1988)



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