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Chiantelle Fernandez

Croton Falls,NY

Summary

Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Clerk

Kleban Law Group PC
Brooklyn, NY
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • 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.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
  • Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.
  • Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
  • Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
  • Maintained complex files for short sales, foreclosures and traditional real estate transactions.
  • Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
  • Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
  • Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
  • Updated company software with skip trace results.
  • Conducted blue-sky research in support of legal initiatives.

Executive Assistant

Multi-Service On The Run
New York, NY
12.2010 - 01.2019
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • 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.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Trained junior office staff in correct procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
  • Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
  • Developed and maintained automated alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Executed basic banking and bookkeeping tasks.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Took notes and dictation at meetings.
  • Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forum.
  • Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
  • Managed and reviewed filing and office systems.
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
  • Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports and other deliverables.
  • Oversaw daily household activities for traveling clients.
  • Led staff and vendors in providing high level of service for owner and guests.
  • Managed residential property issues and prepared homes prior to client arrival.
  • Prepared and staged properties for customers.
  • Organized and cared for clients' homes and properties by maintaining and preparing for arrival and daily living requirements.
  • Visited residential properties and prepared homes for clients' arrival.
  • Coordinated residential property operations and prepared homes for clients.
  • Managed residential properties and prepared homes for clients prior to arrival.
  • Prepared homes for client arrivals and administered rental properties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Writing And Literature

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
02.2006

Skills

  • Legal Compliance
  • Database Searching
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Office Support
  • Mail Confidentiality
  • Legal Terminology
  • Staff Meetings
  • Writing and Editing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Clerk

Kleban Law Group PC
04.2019 - 05.2022

Executive Assistant

Multi-Service On The Run
12.2010 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Writing And Literature

Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

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