Karen Hodge

Brooklyn, NY *****-****

347-***-**** ad31zd@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary

Legal Secretary/Word Processor with experience in small, medium and large firms working with partners, associates and clients. Skilled Microsoft Office user; adept at resolving formatting issues within complex, corporate legal documents in fast-paced, hectic environments.

Volunteer

Community Impact at Columbia University

TASC Instructor/Tutor (2011-2016)

Instructor preparing adults in high school level classes for TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion – formerly GED) exam. Apply differentiated instruction concepts as many students are non-native English speakers with varying educational backgrounds and levels.

Skills

Microsoft Office; Adobe Acrobat; iManage.

Experience

Diamond Personnel LLP, Word Processor April 2021—January 2023 Contract word processor for Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP; weekend remote position. Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Evening Word Processor/Secretary January 2018—September 2020 Primary responsibilities were typing/formatting legal documentation, correspondence, reports, rough drafts and hand-corrected documents from every department. Also included were contacting attorneys/clients remotely and filling in for secretaries at desk when needed.

Bond Street Group, Legal Document Specialist November 2016—December 2017 Various law firm assignments.

Custom Staffing, Legal Document Specialist June 2013—March 2017 Various law firm assignments.

LarsenBrown, Legal Document Specialist July 2011—January 2012 Various law firm assignments.

Bon Temps Agency, Legal Document Specialist February 1998—June 2013 Assignments included Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton; Stroock & Stroock & Lavan; Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft; Kelley Drye

& Warren; Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy; Sidley Austin Brown & Wood. Morrison & Foerster, Legal Document Specialist September 1994–December 1995 Duties included communicating documents between firm offices, assisting attorneys with closings and trial preparation, as well as training staff and attorneys in use of word processing system. Coordinate temporary employees, troubleshoot system and perform backup when necessary.

Maloney Gerra & Mehlman, Legal Secretary June 1992–October 1993 New York start-up office of Chicago firm consisting of four attorneys specializing in corporate, securities and tax law. Assisted partners and associates with general secretarial duties while also assisting in office maintenance, appearance and efficiency. Education

CUNY Brooklyn College, B.A., History