ANITA R. DENNY
Laughlin, NV 89029
(*********@*****.***)
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Objective
Position in Office Support from At-Home Office
Qualifications Summary
Administrative/Legal Secretary professional (20 years) experienced in working with senior management as well as working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. Trustworthy, team player and discreet. Considered highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Detail-oriented and resourceful in completing projects, able to multi-task effectively. Capabilities include:
-- Word Processing
-- Outstanding typing skills
-- Computer and Internet literate
-- Initiating correspondence as well as transcribing from dictation
-- General Office Skills
-- Filing
-- Proficient in use of Office Equipment
-- Telephone Reception
-- General Accounting
-- Client Service & Relations
-- Efficient and good natured
-- Quick Learner
-- Reliable
Experience Highlights
Administrative Support
-- Performed administrative and legal secretarial support functions for the Managing Partner of a mid-sized construction defect/homeowner association law firm. Scheduled appointments, maintained accurate, up-to-date confidential client files, prepared correspondence for attorney signature, inputted time for various attorneys and assisted in the preparation of reconstruction contracts. Managed multiple priorities and projects on a timely basis.
-- Provided legal secretarial support for estate planning attorneys. Finalized estate planning documents drafted by paralegals, drafted minor wills, and prepared deeds for recording with recorder’s office. Worked with title companies, obtaining legal descriptions needed to complete quitclaims. Maintained client files.
-- Performed administrative and legal secretarial support functions for the Partner of a small business law firm. Prepared and originated correspondence, as well as documents necessary to form corporations. Drafted annual minutes. Maintained both corporate minute books and stock certificate ledgers.
-- Provided administrative and secretarial support functions for a Corporate Legal Department. Corresponded and coordinated with CT Corporation for filings of incorporations, withdrawals and appointments of agents for service of process for various corporate subsidiaries. Prepared and originated, for Legal Counsel’s signature, correspondence to the SEC, transfer agents, exchanges, shareholders and option holders.
Employment History
Legal Secretary to Managing Partner
Epsten, Grinnell & Howell, San Diego, California
Independent Contractor - Legal Secretary
Various law firms, San Diego, California
Corporate Legal Secretary
Rich, Sussman & Shipley, Carlsbad, California
Executive Legal Secretary to V.P., Secretary and General Counsel
The Titan Corporation, San Diego, California
Administrative Assistant to Five Engineers
AIL, Long Island, New York
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