Senior Legal Assistant

A. RENÉ O’NEIL

*** ***** ****** • Pontiac, Michigan 48341 • 248-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT TO GENERAL COUNSEL (AUG 2008 - PRESENT)

Guardian Industries Corp. Auburn Hills, MI

• Implemented electronic filing system to increase efficiency and decrease costs

• Review and modify contracts

• Created and implemented an efficient method for maintaining contact database

• Proofread, format, and modify legal documents

• Maintenance of corporate record books and worldwide governance for Guardian Industries Corp. and subsidiaries

• Preparation of Board and Shareholder resolutions

• Compile monthly expense reports and process invoices

• Preparation and filing of reports for multiple Political Action Committees (PACs)

• Filing of annual reports and business licenses for Guardian Industries Corp. and subsidiaries

• Organize worldwide travel arrangements for General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel

OFFICE MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT (2006 - 2008)

Redman Charlip PLLC Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Monitored and reviewed status for over 300 files involving primarily commercial real estate litigation

• Responsible for calendaring appointments and other time-sensitive events for firm partners and associates

• Compiled file status reports on a regular basis for review by clients

• Drafted pleadings, discovery, and other documents for active litigation

• Responsible for electronic billing of clients and proper appropriation of received funds

• Responsible for originating new files and closing resolved cases

• Supervised purchasing of office equipment and supplies

• Implemented an electronic document recording system which enabled all parties in the firm to access any needed articles at any time

• Performed duties as on-site technical support for computer related issues

• Reviewed documents created by firm personnel to assure professionalism regarding spelling, formatting, etc.

OFFICE MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT (1999 - 2006)

Lehman & Valentino, P.C. Bloomfield Hills, MI

• Develop and implement office procedure

• Preparation and composition of complex legal documents for a firm which specializes in: Aviation Law, Family Law, Business and Corporate Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and Estate Law

• Extensive computer literacy

• Dictation and transcription skills

• Meeting with clients and some legal research

• Answer multiline phone system in a professional manner

• Responsible for sorting and documenting received mail, noting all important dates and deadlines

• Responsible for maintaining calendar for firm President, including scheduling of appointments and resolving scheduling conflicts

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, monthly billing, bookkeeping and all other accounting duties

• Responsible for general office duties, including quarterly and yearly reports and maintaining stock of office supplies

LEGAL ASSISTANT (1998 - 99)

Gallagher, Gams L.L.P. Columbus, OH

• Preparation and composition of legal documents for a firm specializing in insurance defense

• Extensive computer literacy

• Responsible for maintaining calendars and daily scheduling for two attorneys, including firm partner

• Transcription, document and file maintenance also required

EDUCATION

DIPLOMA (1997)

Utica High School Utica, OH

SKILLS

• Accomplished in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Timeslips, Abacus, PC Law, Amicus Attorney, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Stellent, and Procurement invoice processing software

• Proficient in electronic filing for Federal, Bankruptcy and Circuit Courts

• Highly qualified with excellent judgment over ten years of legal experience

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work well under pressure, with minimal or no supervision

• Outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal form

• Strong planning, organizational and computer skills

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Court rules and procedures

• Strong typing skills with 75+ words per minute

• Registered Notary Public

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