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CYNTHIA M. WEBB

Cheboygan,Michigan

Summary

A versatile Legal Secretary with 23 years of experience in the Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court system, the second largest Circuit Court system in the United States. Extensive experience in Civil law, Corporate law, Real Estate, and Estate Planning. Managed the office from receptionist duties to legal research.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

Charles T. Ryan, Ltd.
07.2001 - Current
  • Managed a law office for three attorneys, specializing in Probate, Estate Planning, Civil litigation, Real Estate, and Family law
  • Engage in effective communication with attorneys, colleagues, and clients
  • Answered phone calls and engaged in active listening to understand client’s requests
  • Timely filed legal documents with court’s e-filing systems
  • Draft letters and documents, manage correspondence and calendars, organize conferences, schedule couriers, and prepare and track invoices
  • Converted extensive physical files to digital format.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules by staying up-to-date on changing regulations related to filings and other requirements.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
  • Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.

Skills

  • Complex Transaction Document Preparation
  • Proofing & Editing
  • Customer Service
  • Office Supply and Equipment Management and Troubleshooting
  • Problem Resolution
  • Communications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Civil Law
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Court Filing
  • Corporate Law

Timeline

Legal Secretary

Charles T. Ryan, Ltd.
07.2001 - Current
CYNTHIA M. WEBB