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Alane WHALEN

Cincinnati,Ohio

Summary

Seasoned Legal assistant/Paralegal/Transcriptionist with 20+ years of varied legal office experience. Highly skilled legal transcriptionist, who is dedicated, organized and successful at multitasking and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Well-versed in legal office and case management processes and always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Transcriptionist/Paralegal

LINDHORST & DREIDAME CO
01.2009 - Current
  • Performed heavy volume of dictation daily, review, edit and proofread.
  • Performed electronic filings of court documents and legal pleadings on behalf of attorneys.
  • Leveraged advanced typing skills and proficiency in legal terminology to produce accurate, high-quality transcripts consistently.
  • Increased overall transcript accuracy with thorough research on relevant legal terminology and case-specific details.

Paralegal

DEBBIE DAVIS LAW
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Probate/Wills, Civil Litigation
  • Interviewed bankruptcy clients.
  • Completed detailed intake forms to complete bankruptcy petitions prior to filing with Court.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, discovery and pleadings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Candidate - English/Creative Writing

Southern New Hampshire University

Associates Degree - Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

Beckfield College

Skills

  • P>20 Years in Legal Field

  • P>Proficient Transcriptionist

  • P>55 WPM Typing Speed

  • Court Document Filing
  • Calendar deadlines
  • P > Fluent in legal terminology

  • P > Litigation support

  • P>Civil law

  • P > Writing and editing

  • P>Advanced word processing

Timeline

Legal Transcriptionist/Paralegal

LINDHORST & DREIDAME CO
01.2009 - Current

Paralegal

DEBBIE DAVIS LAW
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bachelor's Degree Candidate - English/Creative Writing

Southern New Hampshire University

Associates Degree - Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

Beckfield College
Alane WHALEN