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ALNISHA LIRANZO

Orlando

Summary

Legal professional with background in executive-level support, prepared for role of Executive Legal Secretary. Proven ability to manage demanding schedules and prepare meticulous legal documents. Known for collaborative efforts and reliable adaptability to changing needs, ensuring smooth office operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Legal Secretary

Universal Holdings
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.

Administrative Executive

McEwan, Martinez, Dukes, & Hall
01.2015 - 05.2022
  • Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as expense report processing or invoice reconciliation efficiently; allowing executives to focus on high-priority responsibilities without distraction.
  • Managed inventory levels for office supplies, reducing waste while guaranteeing availability when needed.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
  • Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
  • Enhanced communication between departments through proactive coordination of meetings and events.
  • Supported human resources initiatives by coordinating interviews and assisting with new hire orientations.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Drafted professional correspondence on behalf of executives, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners alike.
  • Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect.

Legal Secretary

Alvarez, Sambol, & Winthrop, P.A.
03.2012 - 01.2015
  • Primary concentration in residential foreclosure litigation on behalf of several large national/ regional banks
  • Responsibilities include drafting pleadings for attorney review
  • Proficient in analyzing and reviewing title commitments
  • Perform filing, data management, drafting and editing correspondences
  • Calendar deadlines and coordinate hearings/depositions
  • Composing routine correspondence; dictation and transcription
  • Maintaining calendar and contacts for attorneys; scheduling appointments and meetings
  • Answering attorney direct lines and monitoring email; serving as liaison between attorney and clients - resolving routine and some complex inquiries
  • Coordinating client meetings and telephone conferences
  • Coordinating travel arrangements
  • Preparing and reviewing expense reports for compliance and errors; time entry and client billing; preparing new client, matter forms and conflict checks
  • Performing initial research on prospective clients
  • Creating and maintaining files

Administrative Assistant

Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A.
04.2006 - 02.2012
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
08-2025

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Fast typing speed
  • Critical thinking
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Legal research proficiency
  • Litigation support experience
  • Calendar and docket management
  • Client communication
  • Schedule management

Affiliations

  • The National Society Of Leadership and Success

Timeline

Executive Legal Secretary

Universal Holdings
05.2022 - Current

Administrative Executive

McEwan, Martinez, Dukes, & Hall
01.2015 - 05.2022

Legal Secretary

Alvarez, Sambol, & Winthrop, P.A.
03.2012 - 01.2015

Administrative Assistant

Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A.
04.2006 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
ALNISHA LIRANZO