SHERRY SPANN
adduzw@r.postjobfree.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Typing 80 wpm, proficient in MS Office including MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Outlook, Word Perfect, Adobe X Pro, iManage, Worldox, PC Law, Juris, ProLaw, Amicus, Timeslips, Lexis Nexis File and Serve, Secretary of State E-Filings, State and Federal Court Filings, and Transcription; working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
September 2012 to March 2016 – ROSE LAW FIRM – Legal Assistant and Floater
Assist attorneys working in the areas of Corporate, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate, Tax, Litigation, and Intellectual Property
Prepare, draft and revise legal documents and correspondence
E-file pleadings and paper filings with various courts
E-file with the Secretary of State
Assist with document production using CaseLogistics and Adobe Pro
Assemble and prepare documents for signature and attend meetings with clients
Prepare estate planning and corporate binders
Docket deadlines, set appointments and manage calendars through Outlook
Prepare legal and internet research
Prepare time for attorneys, review, and issue billing statements to clients
Prepare expense reports
Assist with answering phones and greeting clients
January 2012 to May 2012 – JAMES, CARTER & COULTER, PLC – Legal Assistant
Assist two attorneys working in the areas of Employment, Domestic Relations, Criminal (USDC-CJA), and Immigration Law
Prepare and revise legal documents and correspondence
E-file pleadings with various courts
Assist attorneys in preparing for court
Assemble and maintain pleadings files
Prepare immigration documents from information from clients
Assemble documents and draft correspondence for filing with various Immigration Courts
Docket deadlines, set appointments and calendars through Outlook
Prepare legal and internet research
Prepare time for attorneys, print pre-bills, review, revise and issue billing statements for clients
Assist with answering phones and greeting clients
August 2011 to December 2011 – Temp Work
October 2010 to July 2011 – MESSNER AND REEVES, LLC – Legal Assistant
Assist four attorneys working in the areas of Corporate/Securities, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Immigration and Employment Law
Prepare and review various types of legal documents and correspondence
E-file various documents with Secretary of State Offices
Assemble documents and signatures for closings and attend closings
Prepare closing binders
Maintain corporate books
Handle face-to-face, phone contacts and emails with new and established clients, assessing client needs and relaying those needs to the attorneys
Set appointments and manage several calendars
Prepare expense reports
Prepare time for attorneys, review, revise and issue billing statements
Working in a green and paperless environment
March 2010 to September 2010 – Unemployed
March 2000 to March 2010 – FAIRFIELD AND WOODS, P.C. – Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant
Assist three to five attorneys and paralegals working in the areas of Corporate/Securities, Real Estate, Environmental and Water Law
Worked as part of a team with attorneys, paralegals and secretaries
Prepare and revise various types of legal documents and correspondence
E-file various documents through Lexis Nexis File and Serve with various courts
E-file with the Secretary of State
Prepare legal and internet research
Assemble documents and signatures for closings and attend closings
Prepare closing binders
Assemble, prepare and maintain pleadings files
Organize, set up and attend political fundraisers, conferences, and other events for my attorneys and the firm
Help organize and attend Colorado Software and Internet Association and Colorado Bioscience Association Annual Wine Tasting for 7 years
Handle face-to-face, phone contacts and emails with new and established clients, assessing client needs and relaying those needs to the attorneys
Set appointments and manage several calendars
Arrange extensive travel arrangements both within United States and International
Prepare expense reports
Prepare time for attorneys, review, revise and issue billings statements