Legal Secretary Executive Assistant
Resume:
Laura R. Boyd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
267-***-****(C)
*****.*******@*****.***
Objective: To obtain an exciting and challenging position that provides an opportunity for personal development and professional growth.
Experience: 3/12 – 11/12
Huntingdon Valley Bank Huntingdon Valley, PA
Executive Assistant
● Assisted the President/CEO with his daily routine
● Assisted the 15 employees that were also stationed at the headquarters as needed
● Handle highly confidential materials and information
● Proofread and sent out emails and invites to the Board of Trustees regarding monthly board meetings
● Created and maintained binders of monthly/annual expense reports
● Prepared and sent letters to prospective commercial loan customers
● Made travel arrangements (airfare, hotel, transportation)
● Assisted with the accounts payable process
● Answered and transferred incoming phone calls
● Maintained and ordered office supplies as needed
● Sorted and delivered mail
● Along with any other project that needed completion 05/08 – 3/09
Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA
Administrative Dept. Assistant
● Handle highly confidential materials and information
● Answer phone calls and serve as a point person for litigation department and paralegal information
● Coordinate travel arrangements for director and manager as needed and prepare T&E Expense Reports
● Coordinate multi-office video conferences and meetings and send invites via email
● Collect and organize materials for Mid-Year Reviews and Annual Evaluations of paralegals and associates
● Create and prepare large excel spreadsheets as needed
● Prepare and assist with Associate Orientation programs
● Update monthly department spreadsheets
● Check associate hours on a weekly basis
● Create, edit, and proofread letters/documents
● Attend multiple training classes for various computer programs
● As well as any other assigned project as needed
11/06 – 5/08
Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA
Legal Secretary
● Proofread and edit documents
● Prepare final draft letters to plaintiffs
● Create and prepare necessary documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and LegalKey
● Enter attorneys time/hours into Carpe Diem
● Review Minisoft charges (client charges)
● Plan business trips, arrange for overnight accommodations
● Enter visitor names into eTenants for building admission
● Prepare check requests and complete T&E Reports
● Create charts and binders for court
● Update attorneys’ calendars and contacts
● Maintain firm filing system
● Fax, Copy, PDF, Email, FedEx documents
● Answer and transfer phone calls
● As well as any other administrative duties
4/01 – 6/04
Dechert LLP Philadelphia, PA
Legal Secretary
● Same duties listed as my legal secretary position above 4/98 – 4/01
W.W. Adcock/Mid-Atlantic Spa Dist. Huntingdon Valley, PA Front Desk Receptionist/Secretary
● Assist with daily deposits
● Create and complete invoice orders
● Keep record of attendance and set up display booths and food tables for seminars
● Answer and transfer phone calls
● Order brochures and various items for spa lines
● Create necessary documents using Word and Excel programs for both the Division and Business Manager
9/99 – 5/00
Leary Elementary School Warminster, PA
PreStudent Teacher (1st and 4th Grade)
● Plan lessons and teach Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies
● Play educational games with students
● Read books to students
● Assist the 1st grade students with their writing skills
● Assist small groups of 4th grade students with their Science Fair projects
● Tutored students one on one in Math
● Created several classroom bulletin boards
● Graded homework and tests
Education: Gwynedd-Mercy College Gwynedd Valley, PA B.S in Elementary Education
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
40 credits in Hotel/Restaurant Management Program
George Washington High School Philadelphia, PA
H.S. Diploma
Special Skills:
● Legal computer programs (LegalKey, Westlaw, Lexis)
● Dechert LLP computer programs (Minisoft, CD Entry) Strengths:
● Extremely organized and detailed oriented
● Dedicated and responsible
● Works well with deadlines
● Excellent people skills
● Team Worker
● Professional attitude and appearance
● Quick Learner
● Multi-task ability
● Self-Motivated
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