Christine Heston
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background with trial experience. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Lavin, Cedrone, Graver, Boyd & DiSipio
Philadelphia, PA
11.2000 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.
- Filed documents with courts in PA, NJ and NY on behalf of attorneys.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Created, indexed, and maintained case binders.
- Coordinated meetings. conferences and travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Supported attorneys during trials by coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Assisted with preparation of trial binders, ensuring lawyers had all necessary materials for court appearances.
- Enhanced accuracy of legal documents by conducting meticulous proofreading, reducing need for revisions.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for multiple attorneys.
Education
High School Diploma -
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School
Philadelphia, PA Skills
- Court filing
- Document formatting
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Appointment setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Lavin, Cedrone, Graver, Boyd & DiSipio
11.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School