Signing Agent Administrative Assistant
Resume:
KAREN K. GEORGE, Notary Public/Signing Agent
*** ********* *****, *****, ** 15642
412-***-**** (Cell); adw23r@r.postjobfree.com
Notary Public Signing Agent and Executive Administrative Officer committed to providing expertise in Legal (ADA and Tort Law), Real Estate Mortgage signing agent, SAP and Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word). Proven strengths in Mediation, Case Management, SAP, Travel Management, HR-Personnel, report preparation, scheduling, and procurement. Copious notetaker, extensive network of contacts, and excellent verbal and written communicator.
Work History:
MAIELLO, BRUNGO & MAIELLO, LLP, Southside Works, 424 South 27th Street, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; 412-***-****
November 1, 2021 to November 21, 2022: Paralegal
Paralegal for Litigation Department; draft legal pleadings; preparation of trial exhibits and deposition exhibits; Court filings through PACER and appellate courts; calendar maintenance; JURIS billing; case management system updates; and file organization.
PANCOAST STAFFING AGENCY, Diamond Building, Fifth Avenue at Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; 412-***-****
August 23, 2021 to November 1, 2021: Paralegal and Legal Assistant at law firms in the downtown area of Pittsburgh, PA. (Weisel, Xides & Foerster LLP; Owen Law Group)
Paralegal and executive legal support for Managing Partners; Time Management and Attorney Billing; Travel Arranger and Expense Reporting; Case Management System; SAP; Court filings; File Preparation and Management.
MANSMANN AND MOORE, LLP, 304 Ross Street, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 1-800-***-****
August, 2020 to December, 2020 Paralegal for Managing Partner; Prepare Legal documentation for Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents; Social Security, Work Injuries, Individual Accidents and Long Term Disability Litigation; Case Management; Intake; Attorney Scheduling. Utilized Case Management System. Microsoft Office 365—Outlook; Word; Excel. PANCOAST STAFFING AGENCY, Diamond Building, Fifth Avenue at Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; 412-***-****
January, 2020 to March, 2020 Practice Assistant at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Legal Support for Shareholder/Managing Partner; Time Management and Attorney Billing; Travel Arranger and Expense Reporting; Case Management System; SAP; Court filings; File Preparation and Management. PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 390 Piatt Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2420; 412-***-****
March, 2001 to November, 2018; Position: Administrative Officer Duties: Provided Confidential Administrative and Management Support to the Regional Director. Coordinated Mediation Program state-wide. Utilized SAP, Case Management System and Microsoft Office 365 for composing diversified reports, Power Point Presentations, spreadsheets, and documentation related to personnel matters (leave and payroll), Union Grievances, Arbitrations and Labor Management Meetings, Management Team Meetings, Staff Meetings and Unit Meeting Minutes and Management Directives, Administrative Circulars, Governor's Manual and Safety Manual for the Regional Office. Disseminated information from the Regional Director to regional office staff through effective and accurate oral and written communications. Coordinated transportation and hotel accommodations and processed Travel Expense Reports through Oracle and SAP. Maintained an electronic calendar and agendas for meetings. Procured adequate office supplies for the Pittsburgh Regional Office and coordinated with vendors for contract services. Conducted Audits of computer inventories, appropriate office equipment and supplies and postage use. Prioritized work for the Education and Community Services Unit, Housing Unit and Intake, Legal and Compliance Units. Supervised clerical staff and interns on appropriate protocols. Served as Regional Office back-up on computers, servers, E-mail, computerized electronic mail systems and scanners. Performed other related duties of a confidential nature as required and/or assigned.
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, Tort Litigation Unit, 5th Floor Manor Complex, 564 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-***-**** 1981 to 2001; Position: Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary Duties: Administrative Assistant to Senior Deputy Attorney General in charge of Tort Litigation Unit; legal secretary for three senior trial attorneys; supervised clerical staff; acted as coordinator for Word Perfect to Torts Litigation Unit; ORACLE coordinator; handled all dictation, incoming mail and telephone calls; opened and closed cases; drafted correspondence and legal pleadings; filed pleadings with local courts in twenty-seven counties; made travel arrangements; and carried out various duties and assignments.
PLOWMAN, SPIEGEL & LEWIS, P.C., 2nd Floor Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-***-****
1980-1981; Position: Office Manager/Legal Secretary Duties: Office manager and legal secretary to partner; handled all office bookkeeping, escrow account, petty cash and bill paying; worked with firm’s accountant in preparation of financial statements; prepared firm bills on Olivetti Word Processor; handled all dictation, telephone calls and case management for partner; drafted correspondence and pleadings; made travel arrangements; and carried out various other secretarial/office management assignments.
EGLER, GARRETT & EGLER, 2100 Lawyers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-***-****
1978-1980; Position: Legal Assistant
Duties: Legal secretarial work for two attorneys and various associates; case management; drafted correspondence and pleadings; worked on IBM System VI Word Processor; and carried out various other secretarial/office management assignments.
Special Qualifications:
Notary Public Signing Agent; Typing – 82 w.p.m., Shorthand – 60 w.p.m.; Word Processing – 125 w.p.m.; Knowledge of Office 365; Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP, Oracle, One Drive, Outlook, Access, UNISYS, Windows 2000, 98/95, Word Perfect 8.0, 7.0, 5.1, Microsoft Word, Wang, and all business machines.
Education:
Penn State University, Word Perfect 7.0/Windows 95 Community College of Allegheny County, Campus North, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; Business Major (QPA 4.0)
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Business Administration Major; pre-law
Shaler Area Sr. High School, Wible Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116; Graduated with High Honors – Diploma
Wang Industries, Inc., Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; Certificate
– Word Processing
Salary Requirements:
Open
References:
Provided upon request.
KAREN K. GEORGE
References:
Morgan Williams, Esquire
PA Human Relations Commission
301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 390
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Jodi Bradley, Housing/Intake Supervisor
PA Human Relations Commission
301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 390
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
John R. Benty, Esquire
Senior Deputy Attorney General (retired)
Office of Attorney General
513 Elfinwild Road
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Robert T. McDermott, Esquire
Senior Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
5th Fl. Manor Complex
564 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Richard M. Rosenthal, Esquire
EDGAR SNYDER & ASSOCIATES
16th Floor Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Eugene G. Berry, Esquire
EUGENE G. BERRY & ASSOCIATES
Riverfront Commons, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Robert Breen, Asst. Director
Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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