Administrative Assistant Legal

Patricia R Johnson

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Professional Summary

Experienced Legal Administrative Professional with extensive experience supporting attorneys, general counsel, and executives in fast-paced legal and corporate environments. Proven expertise in legal documentation, contract review, event planning, and office administration. Adept at liaising with clients, coordinating meetings, and ensuring compliance with legal protocols. Strong organizational skills combined with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies

Legal Administrative Support

Contract and Document Preparation

Advanced Written and Editorial Skills

Client & Attorney Liaison

Microsoft Office Suite

Budget & Expense Reporting

Records Management

Team Player

Demonstrated Experience Juggling Multiple Priorities and Tasks Simultaneously in a Fast-Paced and Deadline-Oriented Environment

Professional Experience/Legal

2003 – 2006

Legal Administrative Assistant Edison Electric Institute Washington, DC

Provided high-level administrative support to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Director of Legal Affairs at prestigious trade association.

Independently reviewed and ensured the accuracy of legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

Drafted and edited legal briefs, legislative testimonies, contracts, and corporate governance materials.

Planned and executed six to eight legal conferences annually, managing vendor negotiations, hotel accommodations, and agenda coordination for 200+ attendees, including CEOs and general counsel from the energy sector.

Maintained the legal department’s website and administered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for attorneys.

Processed purchase orders, expense reports, and budget summaries, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

1996 – 1999

Legal Assistant – Corporate & Municipal Finance Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling Pittsburgh, PA

Provided comprehensive secretarial and word processing support to shareholders in corporate and commercial finance, municipal finance, tax law, and healthcare law.

Managed confidential legal documents, proofread, and revised contracts, and ensured compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements.

Organized attorney schedules, coordinated deal closings, and facilitated document execution for multi-million-dollar financing transactions.

Spearheaded a streamlined process for compiling and distributing closing books, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Played a pivotal role in the completion of a large-scale merger and acquisition deal, ensuring timely and precise document preparation.

2009 – PRESENT

Real Estate Professional Coldwell Banker Realty-NRT Referral Network Pittsburgh, PA

Leverage Coldwell Banker’s legacy and tools to deliver exceptional service. Curate personalized property portfolios and conduct in-depth market analysis. Successfully guide clients through the buying and selling processes with efficiency. Utilize innovative technology. Successfully guide homebuyers and sellers through complex real estate transactions, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.

Collaborate with attorneys, mortgage officers, and title personnel to facilitate seamless property closings.

Education

B. S. English and Journalism – Combined Major Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 3.5 GPA

Internship

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Public Relations Department Assistant to Public Relations Director

Key Accomplishments

Spearheaded the organization of high-profile legal conferences, enhancing industry engagement and professional development.

Developed and implemented streamlined legal administrative processes, improving efficiency in document preparation and review.

Played a critical role in the completion of major corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.

Additional Work Experience

Upon Request

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