Legal Assistant

S I M O N A F I L I P

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a challenging position as a Legal Assistant, requiring strong communication, organizational and analytical skills. I hope to enter a busy office environment to contribute my knowledge and experience in legal administration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2004 - 2007 Richard M. Mehigan & D. Robert Morris, Attorneys at Law, Sacramento, CA Legal Assistant

2003 - 2004 Sekon & Sekon Law Corporation, Sacramento CA Legal Administrative Assistant

2002 - 2003 UCLA School of Art, Departmental Office, Los Angeles, CA Office Assistant

2001 - 2002 Los Gatos Medical Center, Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, CA Office Manager

1998 - 2001 Omerta Inc., Transylvania, Romania Sales Manager

SKILLS

Prepared and filed Civil Complaints, Default Judgments, Writs of Execution, Ex Parte Applications, and other forms and pleadings;

Calendared appointments, trials, follow-up dates, court deadlines, responses, defaults, and generally managed concurrently the calendar’s over 175 active cases;

Supervised court runner and process server; data entry; coordinated court hearings and mediations;

Corresponded and collaborated with mediators, opposing counsel, and court clerks;

Drafted and follow-up on Stipulation in Settlement agreements; assisted defendants in signing the Stipulation agreements; drafting letters and other client correspondence;

Answered multiple phone lines, organized and prioritized large volumes of information and calls, and greeted clients.

EDUCATION

California Real Estate License

2005 - 2007 American River College, Sacramento, California Business Administration Major

1998 - 2000 University of Transylvania, School of Law, Romania Law Major

2000 - 2001 Commercial Trade School of Cluj Napoca, Romania Sales Training Certificate

1999 - 2000 Commercial Trade School of Cluj Napoca, Romania Accounting Training Certificate

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

I have mastered WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. I am also familiar using Times Matters, Hot Docs, and catch on quickly to virtually any software. I am proficient using legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis’ Standard, California Code reference books, and preparing Judicial Council Forms in various programs, and feel very comfortable learning new, more updated legal office software.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am outgoing, dedicated, personable, and flexible in the work environment. I work well individually and in a team environment, where tenacity, willingness, attention to detail, and problem solving skills are appreciated. I have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and I take initiative to assume a high level of responsibility in a fast-paced environment. As an employee who strives for job mastery, I am an asset in any law office.

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