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Carrie Sendykar

Hebron

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at American Signature, Inc. Skilled in conducting court records searches and maintaining confidentiality, while delivering exceptional client service and support. Strong team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Secretary

American Signature, Inc.
04.2011 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
  • Organized and maintained electronic filing systems for easy document retrieval.
  • Conducted preliminary research to support case preparation and documentation.
  • Managed calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings for attorneys.
  • Supported client interactions by responding to inquiries and providing necessary information.
  • Entered data into legal management software to maintain accurate records.
  • Drafted routine correspondence and notices under supervision of senior staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
  • 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 court proceedings.
  • Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming en
  • Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients by setting up secure online portal for document exchange and updates.
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for attorneys, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.

Legal Assistant

Butler, Cincione & DiCuccio
03.1991 - 06.2011

Worker's compensation

Education

High School Diploma -

Utica High School
Utica, Ohio
05-1988

Associate of Applied Science - Executive Secreaty

Licking County Joint Vocation School
Newark, OH
05-1988

Skills

    Draft termination agreements in RIFs or downsizing

    Performs court records searches

    Drafting correspondence to court, outside counsel, customers

    Draft legal releases for customers

    Draft termination agreement for workers’ compensation cases

    Maintains litigation docket

    Drafting of litigation hold memorandums and litigation hold releases to internal clients and third parties

    Gathers and organize documents in response to litigation holds

    Gather and organize litigation documents

    Gather and arrange evidence or other documents for attorney review and case preparation

    Fact gathering in various cases

    Maintain legal databases and files

    Organize and track case files

    Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, copies, lists, etc

    Call courts, lawyers and other to schedule interviews and meetings

    Generate quarterly reports on charges and lawsuits

    Coordinate handling of bankruptcy documents from attorneys, company’s registered agent or courts

    Maintain library of legal publications

    Prepare forms non-disclosure (NDA) agreements & maintain corporate records for all NDAs

    Prepare power of attorney forms

    Gather documents to send to collection attorney to collect outstanding store A/R balances

    Create summaries after reviewing files

    Responds as appropriate to legal notices received from CSC, company’s registered agent

    Gather documents in response to subpoenas, docket due dates, and sends responsive documents to requesting party

    Coordinate contract records/expirations with company’s third party contract administrator

    Draft contract termination letters

    Generate crystal reports for case and litigation tracking

    Coordinate with customer care on AG/BBB reports

    Interact with internal business clients

Certification

Notary Public for over 20 years.

Timeline

Legal Secretary

American Signature, Inc.
04.2011 - Current

Legal Assistant

Butler, Cincione & DiCuccio
03.1991 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Utica High School

Associate of Applied Science - Executive Secreaty

Licking County Joint Vocation School