Assistant Professional

SANDRA K. CARTER

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*** ************ **** ***** *** Haven, IN 46774 Cell Phone: 260-***-****

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

09/2010 –06/2011 MAY OBERFELL LORBER, 701 South Clinton, Suite 210, Fort Wayne, IN

Legal Assistant, Part-time. Duties included but not limited to: Assist one attorney in all daily transcription, both handwritten and by digital dictation of legal documents; draft correspondence; draft pleadings; calendar appointments and hearings; maintain filing in all working files; answer telephones; copy, fax and scan documents; file and record documents in State Court, Small Claims Court and Recorder’s Office; enter timesheets on a daily basis; maintain litigation files and prepare and update litigation reports; and schedule appointments.

08/2009 – 08/2010 MILLER & HARANTS, 618 Professional Park Drive, New Haven, IN

Legal Assistant and Receptionist, Part-time. Duties included but not limited to:

Assist two attorneys in all daily transcription, both handwritten and by dictaphone of legal documents; draft correspondence, handle all typing, calendar all appointments and hearings; maintain filing in all working files; answer telephones; greet clients; receive payments and issue receipts; file and record documents in State Court, Small Claims Court and Recorder’s Office; enter time slips on a daily basis; open and set up new files; prepare monthly billing; schedule appointments.

01/2000 – 05/2008 CARSON BOXBERGER LLP, 1400 One Summit Square, Fort Wayne, IN

Legal Assistant. Duties included but were not limited to: Assist two attorneys in all daily transcription, both handwritten and by dictaphone of legal documents; draft correspondence, handle all typing, calendar all appointments and hearings; enter time slips on a daily basis; maintain current file lists for each attorney; schedule and coordinate depositions; open and set up new files; schedule appointments.

09/1996 – 09/1999 BARNES & THORNBURG, 600 One Summit Square, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Legal Secretary and Float Secretary. Duties included but were not limited to: Assist two attorneys in all daily transcription, both handwritten and by dictaphone of legal documents; draft correspondence, handle all typing, calendar all appointments and hearings; enter time slips on a daily basis; open new files, prepare monthly bills, maintain filing in all working files, and schedule appointments.

EDUCATION:

2002 Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies, Minor in Psychology

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Effectively communicated with and maintained professional relationships with business professionals and clients. Consistently commended by superiors for attention to detail and ability to provide quality service to clients and the general public. Ability to easily grasp complex situations; adapt and learn quickly in order to implement productive and useful solutions. Passion for deadline-driven, high-volume workplace; I am productive working both independently and as an integral member of a team.

SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAITS:

Professional, highly ethical, positive attitude, excellent telephone skills, proven ability to multi task.

Typing Speed: 80 wpm

Computer skills: Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Outlook, TABS, WordPerfect, IBM PC and digital dictation.

Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in CM/ECF on-line filing.

Notary Public.

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