Legal Assistant Accounts Receivable

Sherri Lykins

+513******* ***********@*****.*** Hamilton, OH

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to submit my application for the position at your company. With over six (6) years of experience supporting legal teams through detailed document preparation, client communication, and office management, I have developed strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail that I am eager to bring to your team and department.

My background in managing multiple tasks such as drafting legal documents, scheduling, and client correspondence has honed my ability to handle complex projects efficiently. I am proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and have experience working with various systems and tools, which makes me confident in adapting to your marketing automation platform. I am passionate about creating engaging and effective communication strategies. I am particularly interest in how I can leverage my skills in document management and client communication to support your email marketing campaigns, ensuring they are targeted, well-crated, and impactful. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your team and department efforts and help enhance your customer engagement.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can contribute to your team and department

Sincerely,

Sherri Lykins

Sherri Lykins

+513******* ***********@*****.*** Hamilton, OH 45013 LEGAL ASSISTANT & PARALEGAL

Dedicated Legal Professional with over six (6) years of experience in Legal assistance, specializing in estate planning, family law, civil law, evictions and litigation support.

Adept at managing case documentation, scheduling, and client communication to ensure efficient legal operations. KEY EXPERTISE & CORE ACCOMPLISMENTS

Legal Assistance Litigation Support Client Communications Family Law Case Management Office Administration

Estate Planning Legal Drafting Legal Software

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

• Streamlined case documentation process, reducing retrieval time by 30%.

• Manage complex scheduling for multiple attorneys, ensuring timely court filings.

• Provided comprehensive support in estate and family law cases, contributing to successful case outcomes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal/Legal Assistant April 2024 - Present

Combs, Schaefer & Ball Law Firm – Middletown, OH

Providing legal support in estate planning, evictions, litigation law cases, real estate cases, including document preparation and court filing. Supported daily office operations and client communications.

• Handle client inquiries and schedule appointments, ensuring smooth communication.

• Assist attorneys with estate planning, evictions, letters, motions, litigation document preparation, real estate documents, and LLC document preparation.

• Manage filing, recording, and legal document preparation using Caret/Zola and LawPay.

• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, maintaining accurate financial records.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Legal software to support case management. Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Law Office of Muhammad Hamidullah – Hamilton, OH August 2018 – March 2024 Supported daily office operations, client communication, and legal documentation for family and juvenile law.

• Communicated with clients via phone and email, providing updates and scheduling.

• Coordinated hearing, conferences, depositions, and trial, ensuring timely preparation.

• Prepared legal documents for dissolutions, divorces, child custody, depositions, motions, preparation of evidence books, and support cases.

• Managed office supplies, billing, and payment processing to ensure operational efficiency.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Adobe PDF, and legal document assembly. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

Edgewood High school, Trenton, OH June 1996

Completed secondary education with a focus on foundational skills in communication and organization. Driver’s License

Certification, State of Ohio, N/A

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel

• Legal Software (Caret, Zola, LawPay)

• Adobe PDF

• Legal Drafting

• Case Management

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

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