Legal Assistant
Resume:
Blaique Joanna Brown, B.A.
Hilliard, Ohio 43026 ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Experienced administrative and legal professional who enjoys challenge seeking an opportunity to learn and improve my skills. Trained in implementing office procedures and initiatives, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French. Outgoing, energetic team player with strong organizational skills that would be an asset to any company*
EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
May 2019-Present
Participate in due diligence and other reviews of client records and files
Conduct statutory, regulatory, or factual research.
Drafting, editing, conforming and otherwise assisting in the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
Manage due diligence process and checklist
Organize and maintain files for each matter.
Act as liaison between attorneys and courts throughout the state of Ohio
Communicate with local governments to secure funding for clients
Trademark and copyright registration at the federal level
Create blog posts for relevant trademark and copyright cases in the US Senior Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Michael J. DeMaria, Esq,
August 2012 – May 2019
Data entry, office errands, meeting/greeting clients
Schedule appointments and assist with client inquiries
Researching and filing cases
Assure office is neat, and stocked with necessary tools for functionality
Maintain client data in computer system.
Client management/engagement, including email, phone and mail correspondence
Assist with planning and execution of office events
Management of summer intern including interviewing, tasks delegation, and scheduling
Arrange documents for the legal proceedings
Perform filing, data management, drafting and editing office correspondence
Assist with all other office administrative duties Development Coordinator
Washington Prime Group
February 2017-June 2018
Prepare development plans for commercial real estate properties
Help to determine the best course of action for existing asset development
Coordinate with Construction to see projects to completion
Manage all vendors and contractors throughout project
Oversee meetings relating to assigned projects
Interact with government officials to receive required permits and variances
Support Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and other executives with travel arrangements and meeting coordination
Manage project expenses and run project cost reports to stay on budget
Coordinate meetings and presentation materials for portfolio reviews and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conferences
Legal Assistant
Manley, Deas, Kochalski, LLC, Grandview OH
April 2015-January 2017
Acquire legal documents in preparation for various affidavits
Ensure affidavits are prepared and executed correctly in a timely manner
Produce ideas that aid in department productivity
Create communication between clients and attorneys
Process answers, counterclaims, and various other pieces of mail
Support attorneys in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania
Research sale dates and previously filed documents on county dockets
Test new processes before implementation for the entire department CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Institute Member #5733744
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts in French, Minor in Biochemistry
December 2014
*References provided upon request
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