TINA Y. SHIPMAN
New York, NY *****
Cell: 347-***-**** Home: 212-***-****
Email: ad5apj@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Seeking a position in the legal field to leverage my organizational, communication and administrative skills.
Over eleven years of experience as a Legal Secretary, complemented by recent experience in a legal administrative support role.
Proficient in Chat GPT, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Soft Solutions; iManage; DTE for Windows, GroupWise, Workshare/Delta View and Carpe Diem, Timeslip by Sage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NYS Office of Children and Family Services, (Contract through Jennifer Temps, Inc.)
Bureau of Special Hearings, ACS Judges, New York, NY February 2022-March 2024
Administrative Support Staff
Facilitated the smooth operation of the hearing process by meeting and greeting clients, ensuring they were prepared and comfortable for their hearings
Managed critical database entries, including entering notices accurately and efficiently
Streamlined client communication by sending out notices promptly and handling telephone inquiries, providing clear, helpful information and support
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a high-stakes legal environment
Gordon H. Smith Corporation, New York, NY July 2019-December 2019
Billing Clerk
Collected and processed engineers’ time slips and entering data into the Sage System with high accuracy
Ensured billing accuracy by proofreading and cross-referencing timeslips with billing summaries and worksheet for invoicing
Handled written and oral communications with engineers and clients to resolve billing issues efficiently
Managed the preparation and distribution of final invoices, maintaining meticulous records and filing systems under deadline pressure
Martin Zelner, PC, New York, NY December 2008-July 2019
Legal Secretary
Prepared legal documents including Wills, Trusts, Healthcare Proxies, Nomination of Guardian and Durable Powers of Attorney with precision
Processed expense reports, invoices and bills by accurately entering hours into the Sage System
Provided exceptional administrative support, organizing files, and managing transcription of legal documents from Dictaphone and Gregg shorthand
EDUCATION
First Step Program, New York, NY January 2020–March 2020
Career Enhancement and Computer Training
Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY September 1991-June 1992
Studied Business Administration in an Associates’ Degree trajectory
Henry Snyder High School, Jersey City, NJ June 1979
High School Diploma
REFERENCES: Available upon request