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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Proficient in electronic case filing in various federal, state and appellate courts · Preparation of legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, and correspondence · Proficient in composition of Table of Contents and Table of Authorities when applicable · Detail oriented with excellent proofreading and grammatical skills · Excellent oral and written communication skills, both internal and external · Proactive in maintaining calendar concerning deadlines and meetings · Team player · Flexibility in work hours and willingness to work overtime when needed
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CHRONOLOGY OF EXPERIENCE
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Mann, Berens & Wisner, LLP May 2010 – September 2012 3300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012 Litigation Secretary
Secretary to one partner and one associate in mid-sized law firm specializing in surety, bankruptcy, and construction law. Duties including but not limited to drafting, editing, proofreading, and filing legal documents through CM/ECF, Wiznet or paper filing; researching federal, state and local rules regarding procedural requirements; drafting routine correspondence; reviewing and distributing incoming correspondence and documents; calendaring court deadlines; coordinating dates for depositions, meetings and hearings with counsel, opposing counsel and/or the court; contacting vendors to arrange for depositions, service of documents and telephonic appearances; managing case files; and entering attorney time.
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Robert Half Legal Services February – April 2010 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Litigation Secretary
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Drafted and revised legal documents and correspondence; electronic case filing; calendaring. |
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Fennemore Craig, P.C. August 2005 – January 2010 3003 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012 Bankruptcy/Commercial Litigation Secretary |
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Secretary to chairperson of bankruptcy department and senior litigation/bankruptcy associate. Heavy client contact, particularly in complex case involving Mortgages Ltd. bankruptcy. Maintained attorneys' calendars. Prepared legal documents for filing in state and federal courts. Maintained case files. Performed special projects and tasks as directed by lead attorney (e.g., trial notebooks, preparation of discovery documents). Processed client invoices and attorney time sheets. Scheduled meetings/conference calls.
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Hahn
& Hessen LLP
March 1994 – August 2005
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Senior and lead litigation secretary, reporting to one partner and one special counsel. Prepared legal documents for filing in state, federal, and appellate courts. Proofed and finalized proposals under tight deadlines to be presented to clients. Maintained case files. Performed special projects and tasks as directed by lead attorney (e.g., spreadsheets, preparation of discovery and trial notebooks). Worked with IT staff in capacity of “troubleshooter” when new software was installed. Processed client invoices and attorney time sheets. Scheduled meetings/conference calls, and made travel arrangements.
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Programs: |
Microsoft Word 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Word XP, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; IManage, DocsOpen, CMS Open and Tabs; CM/ECF and PACER, Wiznet |
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Additional Interest/Skills: |
Background in computer graphics/computer typesetting and as an editorial associate. |