Denise Clark
Lakeville,IN
Summary
To obtain a position utilizing my communication skills and previous work experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Legal Assistant
Sweeney Julian
South Bend, IN
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and organized case files, documents and legal materials.
- Prepared discovery requests and responses.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars and organizing meetings.
- Performed document management tasks such as scanning, filing, copying and faxing of legal documents.
- Organized exhibits for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
Legal Assistant
Hunt Suedhoff Kearney
South Bend, IN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
FOLEY & SMALL, LLP
South Bend, IN
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Post-suit assistant which includes preparing and responding to discovery, drafting and filing complaints, summonses and subpoenas
- Scheduling and meeting with clients as necessary.
Administrative Assistant/Judge
Margot Reagan, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
South Bend, IN
06.2013 - 08.2021
- Compose and prepare correspondence from oral or written instructions
- Transcribe and type court related documents
- Compile data and prepare quarterly reports for submission to state agencies
- Organize and schedule court dates and meetings
- Screening of visitors and telephone calls.
Bookkeeper/Deputy County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
South Bend, IN
10.2002 - 06.2013
- Maintain court records including verifying and balancing monies received from courts
- Post receipts and disbursements in department ledgers and computer records
- Prepare and deliver bank deposits for all court accounts daily
- Reconcile Trust and Small Claims accounts monthly receipts and deposits to bank statements
- Receive and verify all bond money taken at the county jail
- Prepare reports to generate month end check to the treasurer and create month end reports
- Apply bond money to felony, misdemeanor, probate, small claims, and civil cases
- Release bond monies as ordered by the judge
- Accept counter and mail payments for application to court fines and fees
- Complete month end report and check to Auditor
- Complete annual report for revenue generated from all court fees
- Serve on call for felony and misdemeanor warrant responsibilities
- Review and enter all judgments, releases, satisfactions and decrees of foreclosure
- Prepare sheriff sales documents for foreclosed properties and disbursement of proceeds
- Filing of new court cases, including preparation of dockets and computer entry of case information
- Assist with marriage license applications
- Disbursement of felony bonds, apply and release restitution payments, entry and disbursement of garnishment checks.
Education
Diploma -
Riley High School
Skills
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative Experience
- Transcription
- Proofreading
- Office experience
- Front desk
- Calendar management
- Typing
- Multi-line phone systems
- Data entry
- Phone etiquette
- Microsoft Outlook
- Clerical Experience
- Administrative Assistance
- Litigation Support
- Order and Request Filing
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Support
- Multi-Line Switchboard
- Document Preparation
Timeline
Litigation Legal Assistant
Sweeney Julian
12.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Hunt Suedhoff Kearney
08.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
FOLEY & SMALL, LLP
08.2021 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant/Judge
Margot Reagan, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
06.2013 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper/Deputy County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GOVERNMENT
10.2002 - 06.2013
Diploma -
Riley High School
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