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Certification
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Ayana Hood

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic Legal Secretary with extensive experience at Maurice Kassimir & Associates, PC, adept at maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional customer service. A licensed Notary Public and certified loan signing agent, I excel in document formatting and efficient multi-tasking, ensuring seamless communication and organization within any environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Secretary

Maurice Kassimir & Associates, PC
10.2004 - 05.2023

Provided administrative support at a boutique wealth management and estate planning law firm.

  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Organized files for court proceedings and client personal records.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for probate court and tax proceedings.
  • Provided notarizations for clients and staff (Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives, and various other legal documents).
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Created and maintained client binders.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review and for clients to execute.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Generated documents and presentations using powerpoint.

Delivery Courier

Uber Eats
03.2021 - 07.2023


  • Delivered food orders to customers in a timely and safe manner.
  • Managed multiple orders, restaurant locations, and customers at once.
  • Communicated with customers and food service employees.
  • Earned a 5-star rating for 2 consecutive years by providing superior customer service.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Gained approval to shop in store for customers and deliver alcohol.
  • Stayed up to date with rapid changing employee app, technology, & protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

State University of New York
Albany, NY
05-1999

Skills

  • NY State Licensed Notary Public
  • Certified, Bonded & E/O Insured Loan Signing Agent
  • Document formatting
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Appointment setting

Accomplishments

    Completed OSHA 30 Certification

Certification

Completed OSHA 30 Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • National Notary Association

Timeline

Delivery Courier

Uber Eats
03.2021 - 07.2023

Legal Secretary

Maurice Kassimir & Associates, PC
10.2004 - 05.2023

Completed OSHA 30 Certification

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

State University of New York
Ayana Hood