Joyce D. (Neiman) Penney
Omer, Michigan 48749
Phone: 989-***-**** . Cell: 989-***-****
E-mail: *******.************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Secretarial, Executive Secretarial or Legal Secretarial position desired.
QUALIFICATIONS
. Worked with Court Clerks in over 30 Michigan Counties to schedule
Hearings, meet Court requirements, and further assist Attorneys in the
performance of their duties.
. Familiar with Sage Timeslips, Abacus and Amicus (computerized
billing and docketing programs for the legal profession).
. Fully versed in most Microsoft Office programs including Word, Power
Point, Publisher, Outlook and Excel.
. Excellent speller and proofreader.
. Internet literate.
WORK HISTORY
Jun. 2011 - Aug. 2012 The Mastromarco Firm
Legal Secretary Saginaw, Michigan 48602
Very fast-paced firm specializing in employment issues. Responsible
for typing correspondence, legal Briefs, Complaints, form Subpoenas,
etc. for both State and Federal Courts. Docketing new
client/consultation appointments as well as scheduling Depositions and
Court Hearings using Amicus calendar program. Also handle
transcription, answering multi-line telephone system. Accountable to
five staff attorneys.
Dec. 2001 - Feb. 2011 Zimostrad, Zimostrad & Pollard, PC / Zimostrad &
Zimostrad, PC
Legal Secretary Bay City, Michigan 48708
Law Firm specializing in personal injury representation. Responsible
for transcription, correspondence, Abacus computerized calendar
documentation, scheduling, preparation of legal Briefs, Motions,
Deposition notices, Hearing notices, Subpoenas, etc. Also responsible
for answering telephones, utilizing improved technology for
administrative support, maintaining complete client confidentiality,
computer network backup, docketing and calendaring, scheduling various
Hearings with Courts in over 30 Michigan Counties, dealing with all
incoming mail, preparing Power Point presentations and Exhibits for
Trial.
Joyce D. (Neiman) Penney Phone: 989-***-**** . Cell: 989-***-****
E-mail: *******.************@*****.***
Oct. 1999 - Dec. 2001 Pergande & Pergande
Legal Secretary Bay City, Michigan 48708
General practice Law Firm. Responsible for transcription,
correspondence, scheduling, preparing legal Briefs, Motions,
Deposition notices, and other various Court forms. Also accountable
for answering telephones, maintaining client confidentiality, setting
up new client files, office supply procurement.
August 1992 -Oct. 1999 Roger Trerice, JD / Beggs & Trerice, PLC
Legal Secretary Bay City, Michigan 48708
General practice Law Firm. Responsible for transcription,
correspondence, docketing, scheduling, preparing legal Briefs,
Motions, Deposition and Hearing notices. Also responsible for
answering telephones, processing all office mail, office supply
procurement, setting up new files, consistent contact with and
invoices to clients, assisting Attorney with preparing for Court
Hearings, Trials, etc.
EDUCATION
Jan. 1983 - May 1983 Delta College
Course of Study: Word Processing University Center, Michigan
Sept. 1981 - Dec. 1982 Saginaw Valley University
Course of Study: Accounting/Economics University Center, Michigan
Sept. 1980 - May 1981 Delta College
Course of Study: Allied Health/Emergency Medical Technician
University Center, Michigan
Sept. 1979 - June 1980 Central Michigan University
Course of Study: Journalism Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Sept. 1975 - June 1979 Freeland High School
Course of Study: College Prep - Diploma Freeland, Michigan 48623
Graduated with honors; Ranked 12/112; First recipient of School
Spirit Award
SOFTWARE/SYSTEMSKILLS
Microsoft Office (including Works, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher)
Abacus (computerized docketing for the legal profession)
Typing speed: 80+ wpm
Joyce D. (Neiman) Penney Phone: 989-***-**** . Cell: 989-***-****
E-mail: *******.************@*****.***
REFERENCES
Roger Trerice, Esq.
Law Office of Roger Trerice
512 N. Lincoln St., Ste. #201
Bay City, MI 48708
Jennifer Turmell
Office Manager
Zimostrad & Zimostrad, PC
1015 N. Johnson St.
Bay City, MI 48708
Melinda Herbert
Legal Secretary
Fordney, Coffey & Moran
206 S. Webster St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Kayleen Phillips
Former Legal Secretary
808 N. Warner St.
Bay City, MI 48706
Sharon Navarre
Office Manager
The Mastromarco Firm
1024 N. Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602