Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Legal Secretary & Receptionist

Eurbaine (Inez) Washington

***************@*****.***

623-***-**** (cell)

623-***-**** (home)

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Sound knowledge of legal terminology and Arizona legal procedures.

Display a strong personal commitment to successfully completing all assignments and duties in a timely manner. Perform effectively despite sudden or demanding deadlines and changing priorities. Highly reliable self-starter who can prioritize projects and work with minimal supervision and, can be counted on to complete assignments. Handle situations with empathy, discretion, tact and diplomacy. Proficient typist/word processor, (accurate at over 70 words per minute). Make arrangements and coordinate activities for conferences/meetings, plan itineraries, schedule appointments, organize filing and office systems, handle routine correspondence, maintain inventory/order supplies and handle telephones. Work style that is vigorous, decisive, honest, and straightforward that promotes respect, and trust by clients, superiors and peers. Effective in planning jobs and setting goals, ensuring a smooth work flow. Exceptional interpersonal and telephone abilities; communicate clearly, concisely, and sensitively with superiors, clients and colleagues. Highly resourceful; demonstrate a strong aptitude to identify, analyze and resolve problems. Professional demeanor in oral and written communications.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Industrial Commission of Arizona 03/01/2004 to 02/14/08

Position: Legal Secretary

Duties included: Performed administrative duties for one judge in the Administrative Law Judge Section of the Hearing Division for Workman Compensation Cases. Provide customer support to applicants, doctors’ offices, court reporters, interpreters, attorneys and their secretaries. Provide support and prepare oral and written communication to authorized parties. Assisted in the preparation of a variety of legal correspondence, notices, pleadings, motions, and decisions, utilizing Microsoft Word and Dictaphone transcription. Review mail and prepare documentation accordingly. Schedule and cancel hearings, telephonic pre-hearing conferences and informal conferences; act as liaison for judges, doctors, applicants and attorneys. Maintain internal reports, i.e., monthly and quarterly. Utilize internal database (Case management). Maintain office calendars as well as Microsoft Outlook calendar for the judge. Legal Research.

Jaburg & Wilk, P.C. 08/26/02 to 02/26/03

Position: Legal Secretary

Performed administrative duties for one attorney in Bankruptcy Practice. Filed bankruptcy documents using the ECF System in both Phoenix and Tucson Courts. Prepared briefs, motions, interrogatories, stipulations, complaints, settlements and other legal documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Dictaphone transcription. Maintained office and personal calendar. Prepared, reconciled and process billing statements, time entry for attorneys and one paralegal. Act as liaison for attorneys, judicial assistants and court personnel. Answered a variety of inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions; arranged meetings; maintained confidential and administrative files.

Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, P.A. 7/31/00 to 03/14/02

Position: Legal Secretary

Performed administrative duties for two attorneys in the Bankruptcy, Probate and Domestic Relations Practice. Typed and prepared briefs, motions, interrogatories, stipulations, complaints, settlements and other legal documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Dictaphone transcription. Prepared, reconciled and processed billing statements, time entry for attorneys and paralegals. Answered a variety of inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions; arranged meetings and depositions; maintained confidential and administrative files.

Arizona Attorney General Office 10/3/94 to 4/14/00

Position: Legal Secretary

Composed and prepared a variety of correspondence, petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions and depositions. Independently prepared correspondence and legal notices and forms appropriate for the office. Maintained follow-up records relating to legal matters, ensuring that notices and other legal forms are prepared and processed, meeting legal requirements and deadlines. Answered a variety of inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions; arranged meetings; maintained confidential and administrative files; utilized WordPerfect Soft Solutions; Windows 95 and Windows 98. Act as liaison for attorneys, judicial assistants and court personnel. Maintained court calendar and schedules; relieved attorneys of significant administrative office functions as well as Dictaphone transcription and utilizing Microsoft Word for Windows.

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