Front Desk Legal Assistant
Resume:
Monique McMillian
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218 United States
***********@*****.***
Professional Experience
BOYD & JENERETTE P.A., JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, U.S.
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant, Feb 2018- Present
●Coordinate all scheduling matters, which included all depositions, inspections, Examinations Under Oath, mediations, and phone conferences between clients, attorneys, and Public Adjusters, as well as the scheduling of any meetings and upcoming events.
●Update cases for attorneys while establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting all information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorneys.
●Prepare hearing binders to present to judges during motion hearings.
●Draft all notices and pleadings of each case as well as provide e-filing, e-service of each document.
●Input billing for attorneys, and submit invoices to their clients for payment.
PALM BEACH CLERK & COMPTROLLER, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, U.S.
Courtroom Administrator II, Dec 2014 – Jan 2018
●Meet with judges, lawyers, parole/ probation officers, police, and other social agency officials in order to coordinate the functions of the court.
●Perform advanced, complex clerical and operations support functions live in open court during hearings.
●Clerk and prepare cases and appropriate materials for trials, evidentiary hearings, and other proceedings in court sessions such as County Criminal and the Traffic Divisions.
●Administer oath, record events, taking/maintaining custody of evidence, Docket paperwork, prepare evidence for storage and delivering it to the Evidence department, and calendaring/setting hearings as well as other duties assigned.
RIGELL & ASSOCIATES, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA UNITED STATES
Receptionist, Feb 2010 – Nov 2014
●File and maintain records of clients, use office machinery such as copy machines, fax machines, and computers to obtain any documents needed by paralegals and lawyers.
●Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
●Organize and maintain other administrative duties to run efficient front desk operations.
MACY'S, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA UNITED STATES
Sales Specialist, Apr 2006- Jan 2010
●Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, compute sales prices, receive and process cash or credit payment, and make deposits.
●Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
●Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
●Greet customers, recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on their needs and desires.
Education
Palm Beach Gardens High school, Florida United States
High School Diploma, Jun 2008
●4 Years of Communication Technology
Additional Skills
●Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality
●Over-the-phone skills
●Proficiency with computers (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
References
●Attorney Daniel Norton 561-***-****
●Shirley Cochran Registered Nurse (RN)561-***-****
●Nicole Tinari Judicial Assistant to The Honorable Judge Bryson 561-***-****
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