Legal Assistant Secretary
Resume:
Samantha “Sam” A. Gomez 913-***-**** –
**********@*****.***
Looking for a remote position of legal assistant in a well-known law firm that fully utilizes my skills.
Skills & Training:
More than 20 years of experience in the legal field
Positive team member and works independently
Adapts easily to new responsibility and concepts
Documentation Skills, including ability/familiarity with all electronic court e-filing systems (Federal Court and State Courts for Kansas and Missouri)
Telephone Skills
Office Experience - General, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication
Internal Communication
Dependability
Professionalism
Client Relationships
Microsoft Office 365; PowerPoint Microsoft 365; Adobe Acrobat DC, InTapp, NetDocs, Biscom, and Concur
DSS Pro Player Transcription/I-Channel Transcription Programs
10-key experience
60 wpm
Work Experience:
Jackson Lewis PC, Overland Park, KS
Legal Secretary/Assistant-November 2017-Present Day Job Duties:
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions
Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence
Prepare and submit monthly expense reports on Concur for attorneys
Data/time entry on InTapp
Franke, Schultz & Mullen, P.C., Kansas City, MO
Legal Secretary/Assistant-December 2015-November 2017 Job Duties:
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions
Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence
Data/time entry on TABS 3
Wallace Saunders, Chtd., Overland Park, KS
Legal Secretary/Assistant-April 2015-December 2015 Job Duties:
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions
Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence
Hasty & Associates, LLC, Overland Park, KS
Legal Secretary/Assistant- November 2011-March 2015 Firm was formerly Manz, Swanson & Mulhern-January 2010-November 2011
Job Duties:
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Conserves attorneys time by reading, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions
Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney
Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence
McCormick, Adam & McDonald, P.A. (now Adam & McDonald, P.A.), Overland Park, KS
Legal Secretary/Assistant/File Clerk/Receptionist-September 2005 to January 2010
Job Duties:
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation
Handled district court filings for medical malpractice and nursing home insurance defense cases
Scheduling appointments for attorneys
Answering multi-line phone system
Indexing of pleadings and discovery
Heavy filing/maintaining case files
Data/time entry on TABS 3
Medical record/medical billing records collection for workers’ compensation cases and medical malpractice cases
Document production and bates stamping for nursing home resident/business charts
Maintaining service for copy/fax machines
Office supply ordering
McCormick, Adam & Long, P.A. (now Luder & Weist, P.A.), Overland Park, KS File Clerk/Receptionist-August 2001 to September 2005 Job Duties:
Heavy filing for 16 attorneys, including general clerical work
Maintaining case files
Distribution of documents and mail for office staff and attorneys
Indexing of pleadings and discovery
Data/time entry on TABS 3
Answering multi-line phone system
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
Document production and bates stamping for nursing home resident/business charts
Served process on individuals/entities as requested Education:
Johnson County Community College-Overland Park, KS General Studies, May 1999, June 2007
Olathe East High School-Olathe, KS- Graduated May,1998 REFERENCES:
Available upon request
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