OBJECTIVE

To obtain permanent employment where I can utilize my skillset. I am a bilingual paralegal and legal secretary fluent in Spanish and English with twenty-five years of experience in the legal field. I am committed to establishing strong rapports with clientele and maintaining positive relationships. I possess strong time management skills and place heavy importance on meeting deadlines and goals, whether urgent or long term; and I am capable of doing so with a careful attention to detail.

EMPLOYMENT

Oconnor & Nakos

Legal Assistant to Stephen J. Cummins, Partner

Responsible for the case management of all files assigned to Stephen J. Cummins

Perform various office procedures, drafting and filing motions, using workcompfile

2001-PRESENT

MANAGING LEGAL SECRETARY 1996-PRESENT

The Law Firm of Dworkin & Maciariello Chicago, IL

Manage and train all legal secretaries and paralegals and assist with their payroll.

Responsible for the case management of approximately 800 workers’ compensation claims.

Performs various procedures such as opening up new cases, drafting and filing motions, issuing subpoenas, scheduling depositions, requesting transcripts, negotiating liens, and preparing final bill agreements.

Daily communication with both clients and adjusters or opposing counsels to help secure TTD or payment of medical expenses.

RECEPTIONIST 1995-1996

The Law Offices of Robert Kominski Chicago, IL

Performed general office procedures including but not limited to answering phones for seven different attorneys, typed subpoenas and correspondence, ordered office supplies, and filed documents.

OFFICE MANAGER 1987-1995

Neck and Back Clinic Chicago, IL

Responsible for office staff of 6 to 7 people, did billing for Personal Injury Claims, Workers Compensation claims, and regular Health Insurance claims.

Frequent patient communication with regard to billing or treatment questions.

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA-OFFICE MANAGEMENT 1988-1990

DIPLOMA -AIRLINE AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY Chicago, IL

Catherine College

DIPLOMA-GENERAL COURSES 1984-1988

Theodore Roosevelt High School Chicago, IL

SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish; proficient in all Microsoft applications, Smart Advocate, QuickBooks, Time Matters, Word Perfect, and RingCentral.

Professional References Available Upon Request.