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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, TX

Skills

  • 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
Catrina Linscomb