Administrative Support Legal Assistant

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KARYN

ARREDONDO

CONTACT

934-***-****

**********@*******.***

Copiague, NY 11726

SKILLS

• Administrative Support

• Relationship Building

• Database Management

• Client Service and Support

• Contract Review

• Calendar Management

• Administrative Support

• Microsoft Office & other software

and social media applications

LANGUAGES

• Spanish

Fluent

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Bilingual Legal Assistant with over 15 years of experience in legal and administrative support. Recognized for exceptional multitasking abilities and fostering professional client relationships. Works well in both individual and team capacity. Will go above and beyond in any task given.

EXPERIENCE

April 2007 - Present

Bilingual Legal Assistant

Victoria A. Halvorsen, Esq., Melville, New York

• Accurately conveyed the meaning of spoken language from one language to another.

• Provided effective translation services for documents, attorney meetings and more in both languages.

• Responded promptly to inquiries from clients via telephone or email communication.

• Analyzed contracts for completeness and accuracy prior to signing or execution.

• Communicated effectively with clients, realtors, lenders, title companies and other parties involved in a transaction.

• Assisted attorneys in preparing closing documents for residential and commercial properties.

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and legal staff.

• Updated case management system with notes, data and reports. August 2006 - April 2007

Receptionist

Palacios Realty, Huntington Station, New York

• Provided administrative support such as filing paperwork, preparing correspondence, scheduling appointments.

• Assisted in coordinating open houses, showings and other events related to real estate sales activities.

• Demonstrated an ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast- paced environment.

• Researched information about properties, communities, schools and amenities to answer client questions.

July 2003 – July 2006

Accounts Receivable Representative

Marchon Eyewear, Melville

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• Performed various accounts receivable functions, researched chargebacks and write-offs

• Generated, mailed and monitored invoices

• Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies

• Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system. EDUCATION

June 2003

High School Diploma

West Babylon Senior High School, NY

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