administrative assistant, legal assistant
Resume:
Jan L. Ciha
Verona, WI *****
*********@*******.***
Objective: A Legal Assistant / Administrative Assistant position that will utilize my extensive work experience,
organizational abilities, computer knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills.
Summary of Qualifications
• 20+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant in professional and legal environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word (70+ wpm), Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access and Publisher.
• Highly effective communications skills developed through extensive written and verbal interaction with customers.
• Self-motivated and often acknowledged for initiative, solid organizational skills and attention to details.
Education Associate Degree – Administrative Assistant from MATC 2004
Business Software Application Specialist degree from MATC 2002
Dean’s List 2001-2004, 2007-2009 - Paralegal Program
Work Experience
Mar. 2006 – Present
Wilson Law Group, LLC – Legal Assistant – Funding Administrator
• On a daily basis for three attorneys and over 80 clients, successfully oversee and perform all necessary
trust funding procedures for asset transfers.
• Prepare legal descriptions, tax bills, and transfer returns for all real estate transactions in counties
throughout the state.
• Manage maintenance database of trust files for RWay program clients, including creation of detailed procedure
manual.
• Continuously update and maintain all client funding data in Excel.
Oct. 2001 – Mar. 2006
Capitol Indemnity Corporation – Administrative Assistant/Accounting
• Created, reviewed and analyzed numerous financial spreadsheets.
• Created and drafted mail merge correspondence and reports.
• Facilitated payment posting and account reconciliation.
• Resolved customer service issues for agents, attorneys and clients.
Other Work Experience
Haukom Law Office – Legal Secretary and Office Manager (2000 – 2001)
• Drafted and formatted legal documents and letters for two attorneys. Managed accounts receivable, accounts
payable, payroll and taxes.
UW Health/University Community Clinics – Accounts Receivable Specialist. (1997 – 2000)
• Audited delinquent accounts receivable and initiated a successful collection program. Researched and reviewed
reports to assist in completion of a computer conversion project.
H.E. Stark Agency – Accounts Receivable Specialist (1996 – 1997)
• Audited and collected on subrogation, banking, medical and rental accounts.
State Collection Service, Inc. – Administrative Assistant /Secretary (1976 – 1995)
• Prepared projects, proposals, and letters for the President. Lead worker for all front office procedures.
• Posted daily payment transactions, filed claims, and oversaw payments for bankruptcy and estate transactions.
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