Litigation Secretary/Paralegal Resumes in US-California: Joni

Litigation Secretary/Paralegal Resume

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly motivated, organized, multifaceted and competent professional with more than 30 years of Civil Litigation, Office Management and Administrative Support experience. Outstanding ability to design, coordinate and implement practices and procedures, to effect dramatic improvements in efficiency, productivity and business processes toward successful attainment of organizational goals. Demonstrate effectiveness to concurrently prioritize and assume secretarial, paralegal, management, administrative, and technical tasks. Exceptional people skills with proven ability to communicate well with all levels of professionals, staff and clients. Proven capability to multitask despite the stresses and responsibilities of a competitive, challenging and fast paced environment. Extraordinary dedication and loyalty to firm.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Civil Litigation

- Office Administration and Management

- Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting

- Outstanding Executive and Professional Relations

- Superior Interpersonal Skills

- Leadership and Training

- Excellent Writing Skills

- Productivity and Efficiency Improvement

- Strong Organizational Capability

- Ability to Work Independently and Proactively

- Time Management and Deadline Driven

- Case Management and Document Control

- Utilization of Internet and Other Available Resources to Research and Provide Answers to Atypical Questions or Needs

- Coordination, Execution and Completion of Special Projects

- Adaptability to New Policies, Procedures and Relationships Within the Business Place

- Ability to Quickly Learn New Computer Programs

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

MARVIN S. CHERIN, ESQ., CHERIN & YELSKY (PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY FIRM) - LOS ANGELES, CA

Litigation Secretary / Paralegal / Office Manager / Computer Technician 1986–Present

LITIGATION OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES

- Input of case information to computer Case Management Program.

- Tracking of statute of limitations on all cases.

- Independent preparation and filing of lawsuits, including investigation, determination of defendants, causes of action and court venue.

- Consistent, forward movement of files from inception of lawsuit to Trial, including Service of Process, Discovery, Depositions, Motions, Stipulations, Status Conferences, Mediation, Arbitration, Pre-Trial Hearings and Trial.

- Maintain calendar of hearings, continuances and appointments in and out of the office.

- Maintain weekly to do list to facilitate follow up of previous work performed.

- Contact and correspondence with, among others, clients, attorneys, experts, mediators, arbitrators, and department clerks. Follow up and interaction with all persons involved to insure receipt of notifications and confirmation of attendance at hearings and depositions.

- Meet with clients to obtain information and documentation, chiefly with regard to discovery responses.

- Monthly file and statute review.

- Immaculate maintenance of client files and administrative files in order to save substantial time in locating documents and correspondence.

- Creation of forms to streamline frequently required letters and pleadings.

- Focus on facilitating the utmost potential for settlement prior to Trial.

- Team effort with all levels of staff and professionals to achieve all goals with respect to settlement of cases.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

- Processing and Distribution of Payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.

- Management of common areas of executive suite, including reception area, shared copiers, postage meter, and kitchen. Conflict management with tenants (5 separate law firms) to address and promptly resolve suite issues and concerns.

- Preparation and distribution of tenant billing and collection of payments.

- Work collaboratively with vendors, attorney service, messenger service, and other outside services relative to office management and administration.

- Conceptualize, design and implement increasingly effective office policies and procedures.

- Management of building security requirements as it pertains to all members of executive suite.

- Distribution of information received from the Office of the Building regarding fire drills, building closure, inspections, maintenance and repairs.

- Maintenance of DMV Account, including yearly account renewal and compliance with DMV rules and regulations.

- Determination of staffing requirements. Placing of ads for employment. Interviewing of applicants. Provide assistance to employer in the hiring decision.

- Research and purchase of office printers, faxes, scanners and computers, with approval of employer.

- Ordering of all office supplies.

- Writing of Office Manuals regarding Policies and Procedures for Reception, Litigation, and Office Management/Administration.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING

- Installation of computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment.

- Monitor network and conduct necessary maintenance to support network availability to all system users. Carry out system back up. Download and installation of all software updates.

- Troubleshoot computer problems with regard to hardware, software, and specific computer programs. Ability to determine if problem relates to hardware or software. Able to make decision as to necessity of calling in outside technical support as needed.

- Ability to identify computer viruses and other malicious programs or spyware and removal of same without damage to computer systems.

- Ongoing training of employers and staff in proper utilization and operation of various programs.

- Periodic evaluation of suitability and potential value of new programs, hardware or software and their benefit to the operations of the firm.

EARLIER CAREER

LEGAL SECRETARY

- Leonard C. Broudy, Esq. (Plaintiff Personal Injury) - Los Angeles, CA: 1985–1986

- Harold Rostow, Esq. (Plaintiff Personal Injury) - Sherman Oaks, CA: 1984–1985

- David L. Allen, Esq., Allen & Allen (Real Estate) - Woodland Hills, CA: 1983–1984

- Joan Sheppard, Esq., Brachfeld & Sheppard (Collection) - Woodland Hills, CA: 1983

- Mark S. Tobin, Esq. (Plaintiff Personal Injury) - Woodland Hills, CA: 1981–1982

- Harold Rostow, Esq. (Plaintiff Personal Injury) - Beverly Hills, CA: 1981

- Leonard Unger, Esq., Levine, Krom & Unger (General Litigation/Corporate) - Beverly Hills, CA: 1980

- Bullocks Department Store, Legal Department, (Collection/Claim & Delivery), Los Angeles, CA: 1979

- Eugene L. Trope, Esq., Trope & Trope LLP (Family Law) - Los Angeles, CA: 1979

EDUCATION

COURSEWORK IN MUSIC / VOCAL PERFORMANCE AND ENGLISH LITERATURE

- California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Attendance at seminars and conferences relative to changes in State or Local court laws, policies, procedures, programs, or other issues relevant to the position

Sponsored by CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar), Legal Secretaries Association, or other Seminar Program

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer / Former Board of Director, Women At Risk (W.A.R.) | Volunteer, AIDS WALK Los Angeles

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Tritek Legal Case Management, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Legal Solutions Plus, West Jury Instruction Selector for Windows, Adobe Reader, Choice Point/auto Track XP (on line), Icon Time Systems (time clock), Norton Corporate Anti-Virus, Shield Deluxe 2008 Anti-Virus, Webroot Spy Sweeper and Window Washer, Malwarebytes

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