Alicia Sparks

225-***-**** adt4h7@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Multifaceted, efficient and resourceful legal/administrative support professional with proven skills encompassing organization, attention to detail, and maintaining accurate/thorough document control for court cases.

Creditable communication skills to engage with diverse personalities; use diplomacy, tact, and conflict management skills to defuse challenging situations and ensure positive internal/external client relations.

Experience in preparing meticulous legal documents and numerous types of correspondence.

Problem solver who consistently exercises initiative and follows through in a timely manner.

Motivated team member with ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging duties, adapt easily to change, master new responsibilities, and thrive confidently in a fast-paced environment.

Computer skills: MS Office – Word, Basic Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Professional Experience

Legal Background

Legal Secretary, Staff Attorney – Legal Section Administrative Assistant, Chief Deputy – Arson Div. (4 years)

LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Baton Rouge, LA

Composed briefs, memoranda, and a variety of correspondence on departmental legal matters to meet staff attorney’s needs.

Entered data, prepared and processed documents for litigation cases.

Accompanied attorneys to court and was accountable for maintaining case documents in correct order to provide in a timely manner when requested.

Assisted Chief Deputy with administrative office support, staff time keeping and supervision of one employee to ensure a smooth flow of operations.

Business Background

Executive Assistant (January 2000 – October 2018)

Pipe and Steel Industrial Fabricators, Inc. – Denham Springs, LA

Provided executive and project management support; interacted in a friendly and outgoing manner with staff and clients to ensure positive company relations.

Used exemplary customer service skills to pleasantly answer calls and direct clients to the proper person.

Planned, coordinated, and directed promotional events to create and maintain a favorable brand image.

Managed all company event planning including logistics and follow-up initiatives to develop new business and expand existing opportunities

Previous employment encompassed successful experience in administrative support, customer service and sales.

Education & Certifications

Associate in General Studies May 2019

Northshore Technical Community College – Hammond LA

Paralegal Certification Baton Rouge College of Paralegal Studies – Baton Rouge, LA

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