OVERVIEW & SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Legal Experience
• Experienced legal professional with three years of experience working for law firms.
• Exposure to a variety of areas of law such as: family, civil, criminal, real estate, trusts and estates.
• Experienced using Timeslips time and billing software, PC Law billing and accounting software, Turbo Law software and FinPlan divorce planner software.
General Experience
• Experienced administrative professional with many years of experience working for private companies.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Extensive administrative support experience and customer service background.
• Proficient in word processing, electronic communication and computer applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE:
Wagner McDonough LLP•••••Norfolk, MA••••• 8/••••• to 6/•••••
Paralegal / Administrative Assistant
Responsible for various legal duties
• Drafted various court forms using Turbo Law software
• Compiled and entered client’s financial data using FinPlan divorce planner software
• Drafted correspondence to clients, attorneys and others
• Set up and maintained client files
• Organized and indexed large volumes of discovery documents
• Using PCLaw software opened new client matter, scheduled appointments and posted important court dates
Responsible for various administrative duties
• Greeted clients, maintained office filing system, ordered office supplies, made bank deposits and performed general office administration.
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Law Office of Maureen A. O’Reilly•••••Dedham, MA••••••••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
Legal Secretary
Responsible for various legal duties
• Drafted various pleadings, financial statements and child support guidelines
• Drafted correspondence to clients, attorneys and others
• Entered billable hours and various expenses into Timeslips and sent out monthly invoices
• Monitored receivables and followed up with delinquencies
• Managed and reconciled IOLTA account
• Scheduled and monitored attorney appointments and court dates in Lawyer’s Diary
• Set up and maintained client files
• Organized and indexed large volumes of discovery documents
Responsible for various administrative duties
• Managed office business bank account by paying bills and reconciling monthly statements, prepared and made bank deposits, tax payment deposits, and prepared weekly payroll.
• Screened incoming calls, transcribed various documents, maintained office filing system, ordered office supplies and kept office orderly.
EDUCATION:
Associate in Science - Paralegal Studies, ••••• GPA
Mass Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA
Dean’s List and Phi Theta Kappa
