Lila Ford
*** **** **** ****** **., New York, NY 10001
Tel: 646-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position with an organization where my skills will be utilized to improve and maintain maximum productivity.
EXPERIENCE:
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, New York NY, 1992 – 2020
Arbitration/Litigation Legal Assistant
Assisted attorneys and partners in trial preparation and deposition, specifically: prepared exhibits and deposition transcripts
Assisted in the preparation of discovery documents and witness lists for use at trial
Assisted with the proofreading of court documents and legal memoranda, creating binders for attorneys review
Assisted with compiling, organizing creating presentations and reports
Coordinated with clients regarding claims and prepared monthly report
Reviewed and coded legal documents into case management database
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, New York NY, 1989 – 1991
Customer Service Representative
Communicated with clients and all other parties involved in litigation.
Served as a point person and provided administrative support including answering telephone calls, reviewing and replying to client’s emails
Other administrative, management and communications support tasks as needed
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, New York NY, 1986 – 1988
Mailroom Clerk
General responsibilities included sorting, preparing internal mail, and distributing to the attorney’s office. Preparing outgoing FedEx, UPS, and USPS for couriers
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Westlaw for Legal Assistants Seminar; LexisNexis for Legal Assistants Seminar
RELATED SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office, Documatrix, Records Management, Westlaw, Lexis and excellent communication skills
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST