Denise Fenters
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Seasoned, dedicated legal assistant with 35 years experience working with small and large law firms with ability to multitask and stay focused. Meticulous with organization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, PA
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Provided administrative support to 1 shareholder, 2 associates
- Detailed organization of attorney's calendar
- Preparation of various court documents (I.e. pleadings, motions, discovery, orders) )and correspondence to clients and court officials
- E-filing in all courts (state, federal, USDC and Court of Appeals)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excels in fast-paced environments.
- Works independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Defense Litigation Secretary
Turner Padget Graham and Laney
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided administrative support to 1 partner, 3 associates
- Detailed organization and maintenance of documents and case files (150+ files) both hard files and electronic files
- Detailed organization of attorney's calendar to include extensive scheduling and coordination of depositions and mediations with clients, attorneys and mediators
- Preparation of various court documents and legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Direct client and court communication including but not limited to electronic filing in all courts courts (i.e., state, federal, USDC and Court of Appeals)
- Instrumental in creating forms for document management system to work with firm documents for firm wide document management system (iManage)
Association Management/Chief Operating Assistant (part-time Contract position)
South Carolina Coroners Association
08.2004 - 03.2016
- Responsible for day to day activities of association with 200+ members
- Detailed organization and maintenance of documents and files
- Coordination of monthly meetings of Executive Board and Membership
- Preparation of minutes of all meetings
- Implementation and coordination of annual training conference with 150+ attendees including members, vendors and speakers
- Sole administrative support at annual conference including but not limited to: coordination of event location; coordination of travel and hotel arrangements for speakers, vendors and membership; preparation of conference handouts (i.e
- Name tags, registration materials, printed handouts, and conference bags); purchase of all materials for conference; set-up/break down of conference area; coordination of vendor booths; processing of all income and disbursements for conference registrations and expenses including store items during conference
- Liaison for entire membership to Executive Board
- A/R, A/P, General Ledger and Monthly Income and Profit and Loss Reports
Legal Assistant, Healthcare Department and Foreclosure Department
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, PA
09.2008 - 03.2013
- Provided administrative support to 1 shareholder, 2 associates
- Detailed organization of attorney's calendar
- Preparation of various court documents (I.e. pleadings, motions, discovery, orders) )and correspondence to clients and court officials
- E-filing in all courts (state, federal, USDC and Court of Appeals)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excels in fast-paced environments.
- Works independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
A.A. Public Service - Paralegal
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC01.2008
Skills
- Detail oriented, adherence to deadlines; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Very Proficient in Microsoft Applications (ie Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Presentations and Access)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Typing Rate - 125 WPM corrected
- Notary Public for South Carolina
References
- Dan E. Jones, former President, Governmental Consultants a/k/a The Public Policy Group, LLC, 134 Williamstown Way, Columbia, SC, 29201, (803) 331-5707
- Gary Fickling, Gable Log Homes, Sumter, SC, 29150, (803) 565-9532
- Beverly Anderson, Personal Reference, 906 Clay Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, (803) 468-4786
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, PA
08.2016 - 11.2022
Defense Litigation Secretary
Turner Padget Graham and Laney
08.2014 - 08.2016
Legal Assistant, Healthcare Department and Foreclosure Department
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, PA
09.2008 - 03.2013
Association Management/Chief Operating Assistant (part-time Contract position)
South Carolina Coroners Association
08.2004 - 03.2016
A.A. Public Service - Paralegal
Central Carolina Technical College