Lucinda Stickley-Tait
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proven achiever with extensive experience in executive and legal administrative support, notably at Clark County Family Court. Skilled in Microsoft Office and maintaining confidentiality, I excel in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and provide meticulous attention to detail, contributing significantly to office productivity and client satisfaction. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 30+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Executive Assistant
Clark County Family Court
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
Legal Secretary
Clark County District Attorney's Office
01.1987 - 07.2008
- 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.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.8
- Scheduled and made appointments for 8 attorneys.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 8 attorneys.
- Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare comprehensive trial materials, assisting in successful case outcomes.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive team dynamic within the firm.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.
- Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency in handling legal matters.
- Ensured compliance with court rules by staying up-to-date on changing regulations related to filings and other requirements.
- Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
- Increased overall efficiency within the firm by streamlining workflows between departments using advanced organizational skills.
- Conducted detailed legal research to support case strategy development and enhance attorney knowledge.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Clark County Community College
Las Vegas, NV04.1994
Skills
- Executive Support
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Strong Problem Solver
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Professional and mature
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- File Organization
- Filing and data archiving
- Phone Etiquette
- Appointment Setting
- Mail handling
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Legal administrative support
- Microsoft Office
- Honest and Dependable
- Work Prioritization
- File Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Meeting Scheduling
- Supply Ordering
- Document Filing and Retrieval
Timeline
Judicial Executive Assistant
Clark County Family Court
01.2015 - 01.2017
Legal Secretary
Clark County District Attorney's Office
01.1987 - 07.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Clark County Community College
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