Resume 2008
Resume:
FELESHIA A. LEWIS
MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS 60538
SKILLS:
Typing 80 WPM, MS Word for Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus 1-2-3, PeopleSoft, Delta View, iManage, Elite, Outlook, Quattro Pro, transcribing dictation, IBM-PC, WordPerfect, Westlaw and LexisNexis
EDUCATION:
Peirce College – 2007 Graduate – B.S. degree in Paralegal Studies
Career Colleges of Chicago – 2002 Graduate- Medical Transcription Certificate
Robert Morris College – 1991 Graduate – A.A.S. degree in Business/Accounting.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2007-Present SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY INVESTORS, LLC, Aurora, IL – Executive Assistant
• Prepare routine and advanced correspondence, including letters, memoranda, agreements, notices and reports.
• Work with title and insurance companies regarding properties.
• Maintain calendars and schedules.
• Arrange and coordinate travel plans as needed.
• Use time management skills daily.
• General research of grant opportunities and other information for company use.
• Transpose meetings, events, seminar and workshop notes
• Fax, e-mail, and scan correspondence/documents.
• File, copy and organize documentation.
• Interact with clients, partners and potential tenants on a daily basis.
• Handle a wide variety of administrative and clerical functions of the office.
• Responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material.
• Handle heavy phone lines and other related tasks and projects, as needed.
2003-2005 SIDLEY AUSTIN BROWN & WOOD, LLP, Chicago, IL – Legal Secretary
• Worked with two partners and one associate specializing in corporate and employee benefits.
• Typed, formatted, edited and finalized documents, including correspondence charts, motions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, etc. using Microsoft Word 2000, Excel, PowerPoint and other Firm software.
• Generated table of contents using Word, Table of Authorities using Full Authority, and redlined documents using Deltaview.
• Organized court filings and assisted with work overflow.
• Input attorney daily time using Timetrax Billing System to consolidate and edit time to ensure accuracy of input.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, including air, hotel and car rentals for attorneys and clients as well as maintained travel expenses.
• Proofread all documents, correspondence, etc. to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• Received, screened and transmitted telephone calls, conference calls, and messages to attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Coordinated legal work through word processing, editing, communications and messenger services for the prompt production and delivery of documents.
• Researched and obtained cases from the library and made copies of the case(s) if necessary for the attorney.
• Performed a variety of secretarial functions as assigned, including processing new client/matter reports, expense reports, prepared notebooks and exhibits, transcribed and revised tapes, etc.
1997-2001 CLAUSEN MILLER P.C., Chicago, IL – Word Processing Legal Secretary
• Typed correspondence/pleadings/memoranda for all partners/associates within the firm.
• Typed/proofed documents, forms and reports.
• Prepared first drafts from standard forms.
• Prepared documents to be filed to the court and serviced to all parties.
• Completed documents accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Maintained and updated quarterly newsletter.
• Prioritized multiple tasks.
• Acquired advanced knowledge of software applications, including WordPerfect for Windows 8.0, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Created reports and tables using various software applications.
• Acquired advanced knowledge of legal terminology.
• Acquired advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
1994-1997 SOROS ASSOCIATES, INC., - Chicago, IL – Executive/Administrative Assistant
• Produced external and internal correspondence for vice president and seven additional engineering personnel.
• Created and managed a well-organized central file for each team member.
• Produced presentations under the direction of the team members using appropriate software tools.
• Researched information as directed.
• Managed schedules for each team member.
• Updated and maintained rolodexes.
• Arranged and coordinated client travel plans for each team member.
• Maintained FedEx shipping, USPS mailing equipment and supply inventory.
• Anticipated, gathered and provided support materials (correspondence, meeting, reports, estimates, etc.) to team members in preparation for client meetings/presentations.
• Provided general assistance for specific projects, greeted and assisted visitors and performed other duties as assigned.
1992-1994 GREENE AND LETTS LAW FIRM, Chicago, IL – Legal Secretary
• Accurately transcribed dictation for legal documentation.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Set up efficient billing system.
• Acquired knowledge of legal terminology.
• Completed several successful briefs.
• Provided fast and efficient documents.
• Managed and prioritized multiple tasks.
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