K. PENNIE SHIVAMBER
Winter Springs, FL ***** • 407-***-****
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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)