Ashley Bannon
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
Legal professional with extensive team leadership experience and a proven track record in managing complex projects. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Exceptional interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration and communication. Quick learner with ability to master new skills independently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate/Paralegal Manager
Department of Administration, Division of Hearings and Appeals
Madison, USA
10.2020 - Current
- Administer daily operations of division and oversee workloads for four paralegals
- Direct recruitment/training/staff development initiatives to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Compile and electronically file certified records with Circuit Court.
- Manage daily operations to guarantee adherence to policies and clarity among staff
- Adhere to the Administrative Code for the Division
- Evaluate, edit, and compose communications/correspondence ensuring accurate grammar, punctuation, and legal terminology
- Oversee and fulfill public records requests and manage records retention for Division of Hearings and Appeals.
- Transcription of audio recordings from hearings
- Manage accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure accurate financial reporting. Create requisitions to facilitate timely procurement of necessary resources. Allocate funds efficiently across departments to optimize budget utilization.
Resolve billing discrepancies promptly, enhancing client satisfaction and maintaining trust. - Facilitate communication between staff members and over 10 Administrative Law Judges
- Effective problem solver and strategic decision-making for Division
- Engaging directly with Division Administrator and executive leadership
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents for court proceedings.
- Analyzed complex legal documents such as contracts, leases and agreements.
Legal Assistant Manager
Hupy and Abraham, SC
Madison, USA
02.2008 - 03.2020
- Spearheaded recruitment, training, and staff development initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Managed daily operations to facilitate policy adherence and enhance staff awareness
- Elevated employee retention through cultivation of an encouraging workplace atmosphere
- Established solid connections with clients and vendors to support business development
- Facilitated communication between staff members and numerous attorneys across various offices
- Executed comprehensive file auditing to confirm achievement of established processes
- Lead contact and primary coordinator for infrastructure challenges
- Summarized medical records, ensuring clarity and precision in documentation. Developed expertise in advanced medical terminology to support comprehensive reviews.
- Managed scheduling, client relations, case management, and employee conflicts.
- Oversaw two offices concurrently, supervising 15 direct reports
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Administrative Assistant
Aerotek
Madison, USA
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Facilitated new hire paperwork completion with contractors and clarified benefits options
- Administered weekly payroll and coordinated submission of background checks
- Processed incoming calls and forwarded them to suitable departments
- Served and facilitated interview meetings for walk-in customers
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Education
College - general studies
Madison College
Madison, WI01.2004
High School -
Edgewood High School
Madison, WI01.2003
Skills
- Mentorship
- Team building
- Leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Records management
- Financial reporting
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Training development
- Document review
- Mentoring and coaching
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Appeals management
- Legal terminology
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Timeline
Legal Associate/Paralegal Manager
Department of Administration, Division of Hearings and Appeals
10.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant Manager
Hupy and Abraham, SC
02.2008 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
Aerotek
09.2006 - 10.2007
College - general studies
Madison College
High School -
Edgewood High School
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