Legal Assistant Background

CHERYL GILL-SHELTON

Experience

Legal Assistant, Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson & Howe – Portland, OR November 2000 – May 2005

• Managed work-load of two high-production attorneys (one of which became a partner during my tenure), which included extensive transcription of correspondence, preparation of pleadings and memos, trial prep, docketing, scheduling, and file management.

• Diversified cases involved issues of simple divorce, divorce with multiple assets, custody, grandparent’s issues, juvenile representation, domestic abuse, and pre/post-nuptial agreements.

• Actively maintained upkeep and status of files & attorneys’ schedules/calendars to minimize malpractice risks.

• Interfaced regularly with clients to obtain information, address and resolve concerns & coordinate appointments.

• Interfaced regularly with attorneys to review and discuss cases.

Legal Assistant, Scheminske & Lyons, LLP – Lake Oswego, OR March 1997 – November 2000

• Firm focuses on Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense, as well as Employment & Civil Litigation.

• Managed work-load of senior partner and appellate specialist, which included extensive transcription of correspondence, preparation of pleadings and exhibits, formatting and final proofreading of settlement documents and appellate briefs, scheduling of conferences and depositions, docketing, review and provision of discoverable materials, processing of billings, and monitoring of court deadlines.

• Actively maintained upkeep and status of files & attorneys’ schedules/calendars to minimize malpractice risks.

• Interfaced regularly with attorneys to review and discuss cases.

• Interfaced regularly with physicians to obtain information.

Strengths

Diversified Background

• Experienced in business operations, client development, customer service, accounting, training and supervising staff, sales and marketing.

• Active Washington County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 2000 to 2003.

• Licensed Oregon Realtor 1987 to Present, specializing in residential sales.

• Notary Public since 1985.

Office Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities; proficient grammar, spelling and proofreading; expert organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work well with a broad range of people; high degree of energy, motivation, and initiative; Typing 80-85 wpm.

Computer Literacy

• Microsoft XP, Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Internet Explorer

Memberships, Advanced Education, & Interests

Attended Portland State University

Participated in Legal Assistant Program through PCC

Member Portland Metro Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee

Graduate of Seniors Real Estate Specialist certification program

Graduate of Sustainability Training for Accredited Realtors, sponsored by Earth Advantage

Extensive volunteer participation; most recently with Cancer Care Resources

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