PATRICIA ATKINSON

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Detail-oriented Certified Paralegal with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, ethical processing, and client confidentiality.

SKILLS

• Certified Paralegal Legal administrative support

• Proficient in MS Office Suite Report development

• Advanced clerical knowledge Critical thinking

• Administrative support specialist Executive presentation development

• Diligence Initiative-taking

• Dental terminology Effective communicator

WORK HISTORY

Georgia Public Defenders Office – Forest Park, GA 01/2019- 02/2021 Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports. Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail. Drafted, signed, and certified key legal documents for judicial review. Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents. Certified Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The Brown Law Group - Miami, FL 03/2010-01/2019

Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports. Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules. Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail. Drafted, signed, and certified key legal documents for judicial review. Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, and documents. Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors. Dental Assistant

Dental Office of Dr. Steven E. Roth, D.M.D – Miami, Fl 02/2010-02/2015 Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments.

Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports. Collaborated closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures. Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures. Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary. Inventory Specialist

RGIS – Miami, Fl 02/2010-02/2015

Gathered, logged, and monitored all inventory data for various retail organizations and warehouses. Took corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses. Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance. Maintained productive relationships with vendors.

Administrative Assistant

Staffing Solutions by Personnel One – Miami, Fl 01/1990- 01/2000 Organized all new hire, security, and temporary paperwork.

Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office. Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. Managed office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep. Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel, and transportation.

Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget. Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events. Senior Administrative Assistant

Online Services IDM – Miami, Fl 01/2000-02/2010

Organized all new hire, security, and temporary paperwork. Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures. Planned and coordinated materials and logistics for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events. Conceptualized, planned, and executed original designs for a wide range of website properties. Assisted with designing print and marketing initiatives for all website properties. Communicated neutrally, empathically, and comfortably with team members, clients, and customers. EDUCATION

Associate of Arts: 1992 Miami Dade Community College - Miami, Fl Law Clerk Certification: 2006 Blackstone Career Institute - Miami, Fl

General Office & PC Support Specialist Certification: 2007 Robert Morgan Vocational School - Miami, Fl Dental Assistant Certification: 2009 Robert Morgan Vocational School - Miami, Fl