Legal Assistant Secretary
Resume:
CRYSTAL BERNER
********@*****.***
A self-motivated professional with over 20 years of solid administrative knowledge and 13 years of legal assistant/paralegal experience. Strong communication, the ability to multitask, strong computer skills, detail oriented and works well independently and with others. JUNE 2021 – MARCH 2022
LEGAL ASSISTANT, GALLIVAN, WHITE & BOYD, P. A.
Create file folders/labels for new matters and keep all filing up to date. Transcribe management plans, answers, letters to clients, and new client correspondence. Filed answers, motions, orders, stipulations in the Court of Common Pleas for South Carolina and the USDC for the State of South Carolina in addition to Examinations Under Oath and contacting clients, scheduling and calendaring. FEBRUARY, 2019 – DECEMBER, 2020 (move to Greenville, SC) PARALEGAL, CHRISTOVICH & KEARNEY, LLP
Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other documents for review and case preparation. Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings. Conduct legal research (Westlaw People Search), draft court documents and correspondence, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts. Prepare subpoena duces tecum (Office of Workers’ Compensation). Contact medical providers to set Independence Medical Exam and/or Second Medical Opinion. File documents with the court, maintain files, and communicate with clients. AUGUST, 2014 – JANUARY, 2019
LEGAL ASSISTANT, CHRISTOVICH & KEARNEY, LLP
Prepare discovery and answer responses, medical authorizations. Manage client billing, finalize bills and resolve billing issues with billing attorney. Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems. Scan and label documents in management system.
JULY, 2014 – AUGUST, 2014
LEGAL ASSISTANT, BROOKE COMPANIES, (BALDWIN HASPEL) TEMP ASSIGNMENT Assisted paralegals with succession duties such as estate planning, spreadsheets regarding sworn and descriptive list of assets, and record client directed changes.
MAY, 2014 – JULY, 2014
LEGAL ASSISTANT, BROOKE COMPANIES, (THE MILLER LAW FIRM) TEMP ASSIGNMENT Transcribe heavy dictation and facilitate e-filing with Eastern District of LA/KY at small maritime law firm. FEBRUARY, 2013 – MARCH, 2014
JANUARY, 2006 – DECEMBER, 2007
ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL, HAILEY, MCNAMARA, HALL, LARMANN & PAPALE, LLC Provide a dual role as legal assistant and paralegal drafting discovery, pleadings, and motions. Review, organize, and summarize medical records. Prepare subpoena duces tecums for employment and medical records. Assist attorney with Power Point presentations for conferences, witness reports, and SIU (Special Investigations Unit) questionnaires.
DECEMBER, 2007 – JANUARY, 2009
LEGAL SECRETARY, PORTEOUS, HAINKEL
Create new files, transcription, responses to motions, discovery and pleadings. Schedule depositions and secured court reporter. Issued subpoena duces tecums. Organize files, perform filing, time entry, billing and some collections.
DECEMBER, 2004 – AUGUST, 2005 (Hurricane Katrina)
LEGAL SECRETARY, EDWAD PORCHE (TAX ATTORNEY) and
VALLERIE OXNER (GENERAL LITIGATION/FAMILY LAW)
Prepare wills, witness, trusts and successions. Transcribe, and answer telephones, file and other office duties. MARCH, 2001 – OCTOBER, 2004
INSURANCE SECRETARY, MCDONOUGH MARINE SERVICE
Provide hull & machinery and cargo insurance support for a variety of barge and tugboat leases NOVEMBER, 1980 – JANUARY, 2001
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR, DICTAPHONE CORPORATION
Manage all administrative functions for a 5 branch district including inventory control, billing and accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, and problem resolution. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all administrative staff.
EDUCATION
2008 – TULANE UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS - BA PARALEGAL STUDIES 2006 – PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE
SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365
Word, Excel, Power Point
Westlaw People Search
Outlook (calendaring)
Google Chrome, Yahoo, Facebook, et al
Docket Management – NETDOCS, WANDOCS,
WORLDOX
Adobe Pro
Paperless filing
E-filing for federal, state and local rules
ACTIVITIES
StepSisters of NOLA – Charter member 2010
Mission Statement:
“Bring together women of diverse backgrounds for mutual benefits and enjoyment while supporting each other and our community.”
Volunteering/Fundraising
Kiwanis, New Orleans Hash House Harries (Red Dress Run). New Orleans and Super bowl pools. New Orleans Saints Season Tickets
USBC Bowler 2010-2018
REFERENCES
Marsha Loats, MSW, LCSW, CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER 504-***-**** F. Sherman Boughton, Jr., CHRISTOVICH & KEARNEY, LLP 504-***-**** Heather Matthews, former administrator (C&K) 504-***-****
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