Deirdre Taylor
Passaic,NJ
Summary
Motivated professional with a proven track record of embracing new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in independent work environments. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and quickly masters new competencies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Workflow Lead, Expenses
WINSTON & STRAWN
New York, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Oversee tasks sent to Expenses team by attorneys and professional staff from Winston offices across the country to ensure all expenses and vendor invoices are submitted for payment
- Assign tasks to the team and monitor the work queue to guarantee that tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Provide essential support to attorneys and professional staff by answering questions surrounding submitting expenses as well as the status of previously submitted expenses and invoices
- Submit on average 200 vendor invoices per week for payment and attorney/staff expenses for reimbursement
Legal Administrative Assistant
WINSTON & STRAWN
New York, NY
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Edited and organized a variety of legal documents to allow attorneys to have additional time to focus on clientele, as well as prepared documents for court filings and service to opposing counsel
- Coordinated attorney expense reports and vendor invoices for six attorneys and two directors, while supporting several associate attorneys to ensure timely processing
- Supported the preparation of over 10 client invoices by editing billing information on a monthly basis
- Managed the calendar and busy meeting schedule for the Director of Learning & Development
- Organized 15 internal meetings and at least two external meetings per week by reserving the meeting space, securing catering, and arranging any necessary accommodations and transportation for attendees
- Arranged domestic and international travel for two partners and two directors, securing hotel stays, flights, and ground transportation to facilitate smooth travel logistics
- Managed daily distribution of incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail and shipments via FedEx, DHL, and UPS to maintain efficient communication flow
Administrative Litigation Support
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG)
Brooklyn, NY
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed calendar for one attorney to optimize time management and organization
- Facilitated daily processing of vendor invoices, including court reporter invoices, filing fees, court-related expenses, professional services, expert witnesses, and messenger services
- Administered all incoming mail and created electronic files for incoming legal documents and correspondence
- Opened new assignments by creating files and corresponding with handling adjusters in a timely manner
- Screened and directed all incoming telephone calls and faxes
- Recorded time for one attorney daily by transcribing from recorded dictation
Litigation Support Technician
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG)
Alpharetta, GA
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Entered, cross-referenced, and tracked paralegal assignments and billing information using Excel spreadsheets and created monthly and quarterly reports to be sent to the Regional Director to assess productivity levels
- Opened and organized legal files for 1,000+ paralegal assignments in Alpharetta hub
- Organized and prioritized assignments according to project timelines, resulting in consistent office administration of client correspondence, file maintenance, and attorney time entry
- Monitored and managed office supply levels using Ariba system.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Bauder College
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Expense reporting
- Invoice processing
- Calendar management
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Office administration
Timeline
Workflow Lead, Expenses
WINSTON & STRAWN
11.2020 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
WINSTON & STRAWN
01.2017 - 11.2020
Administrative Litigation Support
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG)
08.2015 - 01.2017
Litigation Support Technician
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP (AIG)
04.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts -
Bauder College