Catrina Linscomb
Spring,TX
Summary
Well qualified Legal Secretary with 10+ years of legal and Oil & Gas experience, working in both large and small law firms and oil & gas companies. Track record of completing assignments independently and working in challenging environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
VARIOUS BROKERAGES
Cypress, TX
01.2008 - 12.2022
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Noble Energy
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided administrative support for (approx. 50) members of business unit
- Typing Meeting Minutes, updating meeting attendee, contact and distribution lists
- Manage calendars (business and vacation) for Project Team(s)
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Assisted EHS with scheduling safety & orientation classes for new hires and arrange New Hire Onboarding (computer set-up and phones)
- Prepared domestic and international travel & prepare travel expense reports
- Assisted EHS with scheduling safety & orientation classes for new hires. Determine issues that need attention of Managers and Team members
VARIOUS TEMPORARY/CONTRACT POSITIONS
VARIOUS TEMPORARY AGENCIES
Houston, TX
03.2009 - 12.2013
- Answered phones
- Drafted and revised pleadings and correspondence
- Time Entry
- Updated & scanned 10 to 15 documents into clients files daily
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Merrick Systems
Houston, TX
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Provided direct administrative support to President and EVP/COO
- Maintained appointment schedule by organizing and coordinating conferences, monthly meetings, teleconferences and travel.
- Recorded, transcribed and distributed meeting minutes
- Drafted, revised & redlined contract amendments
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Lime Rock Resources
Houston, TX
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided support for 10 employees
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management of new acquisition accounts
- Answered owner questions about accounting issues (customer service)
- Assisted Land Manager/Attorney with preparing overnight packages for authorization signatures to land managers of other companies
- Prepared certified mailing of royalty checks
LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
Bracewell & Giuliani
Houston, TX
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Diligently edited 5 to 10 pleadings and correspondence for grammar and spelling
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation tapes and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents
- Updated Partner's calendar for upcoming monthly Firm and outside Board meetings
- Assisted Paralegal with preparing pleadings, document production of 50+ documents and Bates Labeling
- Calendaring & Time Entry for 3 attorneys improving efficiency and productivity.
FLOATER LEGAL SECRETARY
HaynesBoone
Houston, TX
10.2000 - 08.2006
- Revised and proofread documents for Associates and Partners in Secretary's absence
- Assisted 10+ Paralegals with pleadings, document production of 75+ documents and Bates Labeling
- Scheduled depositions with court reporters
- Prepared real estate agreements
- Prepared check requests for reimbursements and filing fees
- Revised PowerPoint presentations
- Completed conflict reports for opening new cases
- Scanned 15 to 30 documents into Lotus Notes
- Assisted with training new legal secretaries
- Receptionist relief
LEGAL SECRETARY
Sheinfeld Maley & Kay
Houston, TX
09.1997 - 10.2000
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling
- Scheduled flight & hotel accommodations
- Assisted Night Word Processing with secretarial overflow
- Entered new cases into company database
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney
- Provided Receptionist relief of multi-line switchboard and training of 5+ law clerks on voicemail system
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Microsoft Applications
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- iManage
PRACTICE AREAS
- Commercial/Business Litigation
- Labor & Employment
- Corporate
- Real Estate
- Transactional
- Securities
- Finance
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Noble Energy
01.2014 - 03.2015
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Merrick Systems
09.2013 - 10.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Lime Rock Resources
11.2011 - 03.2013
VARIOUS TEMPORARY/CONTRACT POSITIONS
VARIOUS TEMPORARY AGENCIES
03.2009 - 12.2013
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
VARIOUS BROKERAGES
01.2008 - 12.2022
LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY
Bracewell & Giuliani
06.2007 - 10.2008
FLOATER LEGAL SECRETARY
HaynesBoone
10.2000 - 08.2006
LEGAL SECRETARY
Sheinfeld Maley & Kay
09.1997 - 10.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Houston Community College