TERESA HAMMONDS
Port Neches, TX ***** C 409-***-**** C hammter@zad .yahoo.com
Objective To have the opportunity to further use and expand my skills as an Administrative Assistant.
Skills
C Legal Documentation C Scheduling/Planning
C Fluent in legal terminology C Legal/Court Processes C Corporate Law C Civil Law
C Probate Law C Estate Planning
C Real Estate Law C Family Law
C Criminal Law C Litigation Support
C Writing and editing C Administrative Support
C Electronic Document Filing C Case Management
C Organizational Efficiency C Computer-savvy
C Advanced Word Processing C Confidentiality
C Exceptional Telephone Etiquette C Billing Statements C Task Prioritization C Travel Coordination
C Client Service and Support C WordPerfect
C MS Word C Excel
C Outlook C PowerPoint
Work History
Legal Assistant 06/2014 to Present
Gregory Law Firm - Port Neches, Texas
C Work closely with attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use.
C Assist attorneys with discovery
C Preparation of documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for responses to opposing counsel and motions and orders and other legal documentation to courts. C Create interrogatory documents, requests for admissions, requests for disclosure and requests for production.
C Maintain docket and calendar for two attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings and other important deadlines and making adjustments and changes using Microsoft Outlook.
C Assist attorneys at various functions in the community i.e. Port Neches Riverfest C Handle complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances, depositions, etc. C Review, edit and proofread legal documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation prior to filing with courts.
C Electronically file all court documents on behalf of attorneys. C Develop positive working relationship with courts, clients, attorneys and their support staff.
C Answer telephone and coordinate meetings, mediations and conferences. C Act as first point of contact for all clients.
C Order office supplies
Executive Assistant 10/2009 to 06/2014
Starco Impex, Inc. - Beaumont, Texas
C Executive Assistant to the President of the Company. C Assisted the President of the Company with planning and special projects for the Company.
C Created agendas and minutes for various company meetings. C Worked with senior management on new projects and products and trade shows. C Handled logistics, catering, agendas and both domestic and international travel arrangements for meetings for various company officers and employees. C Managed administrative functions, including calendars, answering phones and allocation of executive availability.
C Produced accurate office files, updated Excel spreadsheets and created PowerPoint presentations.
C Managed external contacts for the President/CEO and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
C Accomplished special objectives and projects according to requests from the President/CEO.
C Directly managed several DSD drivers for various direct sales routes in multiple states.
Substitute Teacher/Office Assistant 09/2008 to 10/2009 Port Neches-Groves ISD - Port Neches, Texas
C Assisted in offices of various schools throughout the district when needed. C Assisted students of all ability levels at various schools throughout the district develop life-long skills and good study habits.
C Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Secretary, 05/1990 Lamar Port Arthur - Port Arthur, Texas
High School Diploma 05/1986
Port Neches-Groves High School - Port Neches, Texas