AMANDA WRIGHT
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Secretary brings proven leadership, organizational, and customer relations skills. Pays attention to details as well as considering the larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to address any situation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Chippewa County District Attorney Office
08.2022 - Current
- Assist and support District Attorneys with their work.
- Draft and file legal documents.
- Maintain over 400 case file records.
- Communicate with members of the public, law enforcement, and court officials.
- Facilitate and track Diversion Program referrals.
Rehabilitation Worker/Youth Mentor/Workshop Leader
Trinity Mentoring
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Support youth through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
- Help set and work towards accomplishing goals
- Serve as a positive role model
- Plan and facilitate goal-oriented activities for Workshops
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Mentoring
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide clerical support to administrative office staff
- Communicate with staff, coordinators, and county workers
- Oversee mentors and provide support
- Track and manage funding authorizations
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Create monthly newsletter for staff
Legal Assistant
Kottke Law Office
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide legal and administrative assistance to attorneys
- Prepare client letters and legal documents
- Review discovery and prepare memos
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Associate/Key Holder
Dollar General
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Process customer transactions.
- Responsible for completing closing procedures.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
Point of Sale Associate
Kohl’s
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Processed customer transactions.
- Mentored new team members on registers, met customer needs, and maintained high satisfaction with customers.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Processed customer transactions
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, and consistently met quotas.
Teller
Old National Bank
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Process banking transactions for customers.
- Responsible for accurately maintaining cash drawer and balancing daily.
- Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
- Streamlined teller operations by maintaining organized workspaces and adhering to policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Phoenix
Online Program09.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.2021
High School Diploma -
Stanley-Boyd Senior High School
Stanley, WI05.2021
Skills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Document Management
- Phone Etiquette
- Office Administration
- Client Communication
- Schedule Management
- Microsoft Office
- Legal Document Preparation
- Note Taking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
Internship
- Big Brothers Big Sister of East Central Wisconsin, Neenah, WI, Social Work Intern, 09/01/20, 05/31/21, Assist program staff with mentoring activities., Create and facilitate activities for Bigs and Littles to do virtually, Conduct reference checks for volunteer mentor applications
- Hope Gospel Mission, Eau Claire, WI, Social Media Intern, 05/01/19, 08/31/19, Develop social media strategies for non-profit organization., Manage social media accounts, Create content for social media posts
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Chippewa County District Attorney Office
08.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Mentoring
09.2021 - 08.2022
Rehabilitation Worker/Youth Mentor/Workshop Leader
Trinity Mentoring
07.2021 - 10.2022
Associate/Key Holder
Dollar General
08.2020 - 05.2021
Legal Assistant
Kottke Law Office
12.2019 - 06.2021
Point of Sale Associate
Kohl’s
05.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
10.2018 - 04.2019
Teller
Old National Bank
05.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Public Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
High School Diploma -
Stanley-Boyd Senior High School
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