Carol Harris
Utica,MI
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
09.2016 - 12.2025
- Run conflict checks on new clients.
- Draft engagement letters and send to new clients for signature.
- Assisted with preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
- Attended the estate planning signing meetings to witness and notarize the documents.
- Organized and maintained physical and digital filing systems.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
Paralegal
The Elder Care Law Firm
Brighton, Michigan
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Assisted in the preparation of estate planning documents.
- Processed signed estate planning documents and forward to client.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Education
Associate Of Business, Magna Cum Laude - Paralegal Studies
Baker College
Auburn Hills, MI 06.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
- Document management
- Legal correspondence
- Conflict resolution
- Invoice processing
Technical Skills
- Outlook, NetDocs, Chrome River, InTapp, Hot Docs, File Trail
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Dykema Gossett PLLC
09.2016 - 12.2025
Paralegal
The Elder Care Law Firm
08.2012 - 09.2016
Associate Of Business, Magna Cum Laude - Paralegal Studies
Baker College
06.2008 - 06.2010