Legal Assistant Data Entry

KELLY A. MYERS

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Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061

240-***-****

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SKILLS:

Highly motivated, self- starter and quick learner.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to multi- task while maintaining attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Advanced knowledge of legal proceedings and filings.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Advanced knowledge of legal software programs such as Application Extender, JURIS and Collection Partner/Hubbard.

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EXPERIENCE:

Legal Assistant

October 1999 thru May 2016

Peroutka & Peroutka, P.A. Pasadena, MD

Assisted with the production of the daily work list.

Performed document management to include scanning, indexing and entering new business.

Prepared daily trial files for the attorneys.

Prepared lawsuits i.e. Medical complaints, purchased debt complaints, Capital One credit card complaints, Credit Acceptance loan complaints.

Entered judgment figures awarded by the courts.

Processed payments made by debtors/consumers.

Processed foreign judgments.

Processed lien filings and judgment renewals.

Processed garnishments and bank attachments.

Processed garnishment answers and confession of assets from financial institutions.

Prepared formatted letters i.e. Payoff, Promise to Pay, Settlement, Garnishment Abeyance and Garnishment Amendment.

Corresponded with clients regarding information needed to file lawsuits.

Secretary III for Felony Hybrid Unit

October 2018 thru April 2022

Public Defenders Office for the State of Maryland

Prepared daily trial files for the attorneys.

Prepared court motions.

e-Filed motions and accessed Discovery using e-Defender and MDEC.

Entered new cases in e-Defender.

Data entry of case information.

Issued Subpoenas.

Corresponded with Court Clerks and Assistant States Attorneys regarding cases.

Corresponded with clients.

Maintained calendars for assigned attorneys.

Utilized Maryland Case Search and Secure Case Search J Portal.

Received and sorted mail and correspondences to appropriate personnel.

Prepared outgoing mail.

Utilized Inmate Locator and Vinelink.

EDUCATION:

North County High School, Glen Burnie MD

Catonsville Community College, Catonsville MD

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