Legal Assistant Part-Time
Resume:
LUPE BANDA ****.*********@*****.***
New Braunfels, TX 78130
512-***-****(M)
OBJECTIVE
Interested in a full or part-time position that will utilize my education, professional skills, experience and personal attributes, while allowing growth and stability.
EDUCATION
University of Texas
Legal Assistant Program
Austin, Texas 78701
Diploma Received, December, 2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
Exemplary knowledge of Corel WordPerfect Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word
Exemplary knowledge of Windows 98 Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
Proficient knowledge of Internet and e-mail usage Proficient knowledge of Quicken and Juris
Typing Skill: 65 wpm
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty plus years experience in the legal profession
Exemplary knowledge of legal terminology
Organized, neat and detail-oriented
Experienced switchboard operator
Able to handle many tasks simultaneously
Excellent communication skills
Works well with others or independently
Computer literate
Exemplary use of transcription/dictation machines
Fluency in Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Resident Manager Apr 2018 – Feb 2020
Betta Stor-It
Provided on-site bookkeeping services and property management for self storage facility in Mary Esther, FL, until the facility sold. Compensation was dwelling.
Unemployed Mar 2010 – Apr 2018
I had additional surgeries for a right ankle reconstruction that required rehabilitation and ultimately disabled due to ambulatory limitations.
Legal Assistant Nov 2008 – Mar 2010 Office of the Attorney General
Provided support to two attorneys practicing in the area of General Litigation.
LUPE BANDA -Continued-
EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant Sept 2007 – Nov 2008
KIVA, Inc.
Provide part-time administrative support for an excavation/site utilities construction company. Duties include supervising the eight employees. Supervises, monitors and coordinates work assignments. Interviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Unemployed (12/03, 5/03 and 12/06)
Three surgeries for a right ankle reconstruction each requiring long term rehab.
Legal Assistant Nov 2001 – March 2003
Drenner Stuart Wolff Metcalfe von Kreisler, L.L.P.
Provide legal support to attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate entitlements/municipal approvals, working with City staff, other representatives to monitor and update applications information, coordinate exhibits, scheduling public hearings, verify public notices, prepare presentation materials.
Legal Assistant May, 2000 – May, 2001
Rash, Chapman, Schreiber & Porter, Austin, Texas
Provided legal support to four attorneys practicing in the areas of transactional and commercial real estate, probate, estate planning, guardianships, and elder law.
Legal Secretary June, 1999 – May, 2000
Drenner & Stuart, L.L.P.
Provided support to three attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate and corporate law, including administrative law, obtaining municipal approvals, preparing presentation materials for City of Austin municipal approval process, including boards and commissions and City Council meetings.
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary August, 1997 – May, 1999
Law Office of Jeffrey Talmadge
Provided part-time support to three attorneys in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense.
Legal Secretary January, 1997 – August, 1997 Office of the Attorney General
Provided support to two attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and collections.
Legal Secretary June, 1995 – December, 1996
Law Office of Jeffrey Talmadge
Provided part-time support to three attorneys in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense.
LUPE BANDA -Continued-
EXPERIENCE
Contract/Temporary Legal Secretary May 1995 – June, 1995
Office Specialists (Temporary Placement Agency)
Provided temporary administrative support to one attorney in the area of immigration law, specifically in processing petitions for Alien Relatives, applications for Adjustment of Status, and Naturalization.
Executive Secretary II November, 1993 – April, 1995
City of Austin Assistant City Manager’s Office
Provided support to two Assistant City Managers, including preparation of City Council Agenda, handling of Citizens’ Request for Assistance and coordination of travel and appointment calendars.
Legal Secretary December, 1988 – January, 1992 Law Offices of Paula Latimer
Provided support to one attorney practicing family law.
Provided support to attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, administrative and corporate law.
Administrative Technician II November, 1982 – April, 1985
Department of Human Services
Provided administrative support to the personnel and legal departments, including processing travel documents, payment vouchers, preparation of personnel memorandums and other tasks as required.
Long Distance Operator January, 1975 – August, 1982
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Functioned as a English and Spanish speaking local and long distance operator. Additionally, provided translation assistance for other teammates..
Teacher Aide September, 1972 – August, 1974
Austin Independent School District. Assisted 7th Grade Reading Class, Allen Jr. High.
COMMUNITY INTERESTS
East Austin Community activist (Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp; United East Austin
Coalition; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team, Chair of Crime and Safety; Austin Women in Housing; and McCauley Institute’s Women’s Leadership Institute).
REFERENCES
William Eldridge
71 Beal Parkway
Ft Walton Beach FL 32569
Stephen O. Drenner, Esq., Senior Partner
Drenner, Stuart, Wolff, Metcalfe von Kreisler
301 Congress Avenue, Suite 2100
Austin, Texas 78701
Telephone: 512-***-****
Charles D. Popper, Esq./Sidney C. Williams, Esq.
Law Offices of Charles D. Popper
713 West 14th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Telephone: 512-***-****
Flora Fearon, Esq.
Office of the Attorney General
300 West 15th Street Austin, Texas 78701
Telephone: 512-***-****
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