Ashley Perez
Haledon
Summary
Legal Secretary effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal procedures.
Highly skilled Legal Secretary with a background in fast-paced law firm environments. Known for strong administrative skills, including managing complex schedules, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client relationships. Strengths include multitasking, confidentiality protocol adherence, and ability to work under pressure. Previous roles have demonstrated impact by improving office efficiency through effective process implementation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Law Office of Joel M. Bacher
Wayne
06.2016 - Current
- Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings for legal staff and clients.
- Prepared case files and maintained organized records for ongoing cases.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, including briefs and contracts.
- Conducted research on legal precedents and gathered relevant information.
- Communicated with clients to provide updates on case progress and inquiries.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Received and disbursed incoming mail.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Assisted in preparation of engagement letters.
Secretary Manager
Prestige Kirby
Haledon
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Organized office operations and maintained efficient filing systems.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated meetings for senior management.
- Prepared correspondence and documentation for internal and external communications.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality in all areas of work.
- Monitored emails sent to the company email address; responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
Manager
Shoppers World
Paterson
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient store management.
- Trained and developed staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize stock levels.
- Replenished merchandise displays throughout the store as needed.
- Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift.
- Assisted customers with product selection and resolving complaints.
Education
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson, New JerseySkills
- Document management
- Legal research
- Case preparation
- Microsoft Word
- Legal correspondence
- Appointment scheduling
- Record organization
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Documents and correspondence
- Civil law
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Document drafting
- Court filing
- Appointment setting
- Criminal law
- Drafting legal documents
- Exhibit preparation
- Client correspondence
- Document filing
- Exceptional communication skills
- File pleadings
- Electronic filing systems
- Compromise Client Medical bills after settlement
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Law Office of Joel M. Bacher
06.2016 - Current
Secretary Manager
Prestige Kirby
06.2010 - 06.2015
Manager
Shoppers World
10.2008 - 08.2010
John F. Kennedy High School