PATRICIA RICHÉ
Siemens Healthineers
Saddle River,NJ
6
Years of experience
Highly organized and adaptable Legal and Administrative Assistant with extensive experience providing high-level support to multiple attorneys, engineers, and corporate teams. Proven expertise in legal research, document preparation, database management, and case support. Recognized for strict adherence to client confidentiality, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to mastering new digital workflows. Seeking to leverage strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to drive efficiency in a legal or corporate administrative environment.
Work History
Administrative Specialist II (Contract)
11 Months- Organized and maintained corporate contracts, legal records, and technical documentation to ensure accessibility and compliance.
- Ensured compliance in database entry and file management for critical procurement documents.
- Streamlined document management processes, improving retrieval times and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to support team organization and productivity.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through the proper handling of confidential documents and secure storage methods.
Legal Assistant (Contract)
2 Months- Collaborated with multiple attorneys to deliver high-level administrative and legal support, enhancing case management efficiency.
- Minimized errors in documentation through meticulous proofreading, editing, formatting.
- Managed digital workflows by inputting correspondence, legal documents, and case emails into Time Matters database, ensuring organized access to critical information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client matters and legal data.
Legal Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted four senior paralegals with managing diverse legal tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Supported the active workload of four senior paralegals in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Digitized medical records, independent medical evaluations, investigation files, and engineering reports to streamline access to information.
- Electronically processed and submitted individual HIPAA authorizations for the retrieval of protected medical, employment, and educational records.
- Developed and maintained complex databases in Microsoft Excel to efficiently track file statuses and legal updates.
Legal Assistant (Contract)
1 Month- Supported lead attorneys in arbitration preparation by compiling and indexing trial binders for efficient access during proceedings.
- Digitized and cataloged confidential legal records into electronic filing systems, ensuring secure and organized retrieval.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Organized case files, maintaining meticulous records to enhance accessibility and streamline workflow.
Receptionist (Contract)
5 Months- Efficiently operated busy switchboard. Screened and routed incoming calls.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Prepared various packets for meetings and presentations.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, file maintenance, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Developed and implemented filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Processed incoming and outgoing time-sensitive mail utilizing USPS, FedEx, and UPS systems.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
Education
Associate Coursework - Prerequisite Studies
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductee and Member
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Secretarial Studies
Skills
Legal and Data Systems
Time Matters
HIPAA Compliance Software
Database Management
Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
High-Volume Scanning/Digitization
Dictaphone Transcription
Office Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook)
Language Skills:
Fluent in English and French (Bilingual professional proficiency).
Professional Development And Skills Modernization - Academic Studies
08/20 - 05/24, Successfully completed 2+ years of rigorous, full-time science and analytical coursework, maintaining eligibility for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society., Enrolled in an intensive, fast-paced healthcare curriculum, completing rigorous analytical and clinical coursework prior to pivoting back to administrative operations., Sharp crisis management, highly accurate data entry/charting, strict protocol adherence, and rapid information synthesis under high-pressure timelines.
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Kissel Hirsch & Wilmer
07.2019 - 09.2019Read More
Administrative Specialist II (Contract)
Siemens Healthineers
01.2019 - 12.2019Read More
Legal Assistant (Contract)
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
08.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Steven G. Fauth
01.2015 - 12.2018Read More
Receptionist (Contract)
Mutual of America
07.2014 - 12.2014Read More
JFK Business Centre
Diploma of Vocational Studies from Secretarial Studies
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Long Island University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
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Pace University
Certificate from Paralegal Studies
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SUNY - Rockland Community College
Associate Coursework from Prerequisite Studies
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