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Berthy Bernard

Orlando,FL

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 5 years of experience in Criminal,PIP, Home Owners and Med Mal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Legal Assistant.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Tiana Bridal
06.2021 - Current
    • Providing administrative support and enhancing office effectiveness | Handling communication with clients.
    • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
    • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
    • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
    • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Locating and developing case relevant information | Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence Answer and direct phone calls | Maintain contact lists | Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars |Provide administrative support to two lawyers | Handle all scheduling communication and maintain calendars with accuracy | Locate and develop case relevant information | Prepare routine correspondence and file/serve in accordance with court procedures | Follow client guidelines and firm policies | Follow Judge procedures for all submissions to the court.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Legal Assistant

Public Defender's Office
03.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assist attorneys with responsibilities related to litigation, family law, scheduling and billing by using special legal software | Providing guidance on professional advancement | Successfully supervised the transition of the files to the new office and established a new filling system
  • | Ensuring that the firm adhere to ethical and professional standards.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Florida International University
Orlando, FL
01.2017

Skills

    • Workforce Management
    • Administrative Support
    • Expense Reporting
    • Data Management
      • Civil Law
      • Office Management
      • Document Control

Volunteer Experience

I provided support to internal and external customers; instructing, mentoring and training team members to develop robust departmental systems, policies and procedures to sustain a high level of service to multiple sectors. Lead by example and foster a continual improvement culture

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Office Manager

Tiana Bridal
06.2021 - Current

Legal Assistant

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
08.2017 - 01.2020

Legal Assistant

Public Defender's Office
03.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Florida International University

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