Legal Secretary Office Manager

STEPHANIE J. WALKER

951-***-**** . **** South Main Street, Corona CA 92882 . *********@*********.***

PARALEGAL WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• A self-starter who can handle without supervision all aspects of running a sole practitioner law office, knowing how to prioritize and balance the demands of multiple clients

• Highly organized and detail orientated office manager

• Very effective and clear communicator, manifesting a keen insight into the needs of the clients

• Excellent writing skills

• Confirmed investigative skills in civil, criminal and transactional contexts to track down records and documents

• Strong background in Family Law (Specialty) as well as significant experience in Intellectual Property Law, Criminal Law & Personal Injury Law

• Knowledge of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange County Local Rules RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Law Offices of Linda J. Claypool – Riverside, CA April 2006–October 2021 Paralegal/Office Manager

• Prepare initial pleadings, judgments and orders in dissolution, legal separation, child custody, child support, domestic violence, spousal support cases;

• Prepare motions, trial briefs and discovery documents, including subpoenas, request/response for production of documents and interrogatories;

• Draft and analyze legal correspondence, petitions, pleadings, motions, legal notices;

• Maintain attorney calendar & court, case files and track time records for billing purposes;

• Schedule appointments, court appearances, mediations, deposition hearings and assist Attorney in effectively meeting deadlines;

• Effectively communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel;

• Perform administrative duties to conduct efficiently the day to day operations of the office (answering phones, filing, faxing documents, processing incoming mail, processing client payments, keeping records of payment received);

• Recognized by the Attorney for great dependability, reliability and trust;

• Enjoy the excellent collaborative relationship with the Attorney and the latitude to manage without supervision the complexities of the tasks at hand;

• Promoted from part-time paralegal to full-time paralegal/office manager within 2 years of employment.

Law Offices of Dayn A. Holstrom – Corona, CA Oct. 2003 – March 2005 Paralegal

• Served as a Paralegal, with emphasis on Family Law in a 5-Attorney Firm Law Offices of George M. Kornievsky – Newport Beach, CA Nov. 1999 – Sept. 2003 Office Manager/Legal Secretary

• Served as an Office Manager and Legal Secretary, with emphasis on Family Law in a Sole Practitioner Firm

Law Offices of Patrick A. McCall – Orange, CA March 1996 – May 1999 Paralegal

• Served as a Paralegal, with emphasis on Family Law in a 3-Attorney Firm The Honorable Stephen C. Stewart – Orange, CA April 1993 – February 1996 Case Manager/Paralegal

• Served as a Case Manager and Paralegal, with emphasis on Family Law in a 5-Attorney Firm

Law Offices of Robin J. Yanes – Marina Del Rey, CA February 1990 – March 1993 Office Manager/Paralegal

• Served as an Office Manager and Paralegal, with emphasis on Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law, in a Sole Practitioner Firm

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

J. Williams Staffing – Irvine, CA March 2005 – March 2006 Real Estate Agent - Temporary Home Sales Agent

• Described floor plans and options, construction and prospective community to potential buyers for new builders

• Prepared contracts and deposit packages

• Coordinated with homebuyers and appraisers to facilitate escrow

• Demonstrated great interpersonal skills and careful attention to prospective buyers' needs

United States Marine Corps – Camp Pendleton, CA August 1982 – August 1985 SGT/E-5 Military Police

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Certified Paralegal at Barclay College, CA

• Notary Public

• Real Estate Business License

• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Quick Books, Legal Solutions, WordPerfect, Time Matters

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