DENISE LARAISO
Elma,NY
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in completing work. Seeking opportunities for a legal or administrative secretarial position to continue to grow my career. I am a self-starter with a strong drive to succeed. Excellent grammar, sentence structure and proof-reading skills. Detail oriented with a professional demeanor.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
District Attorney's Office
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared indictments, Orders of Protection, Grand Jury Subpoena's, Certificate's of Compliance, Pleas, Plea Offer letters and general correspondence in an atmosphere that was urgent and very detail oriented.
Legal Assistant
Hurwitz Fine, P.C.
08.2022 - 01.2023
- E-Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed client records, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- E-filing all communications for an all-electronic office.
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Dr. Ralph Laraiso
02.2003 - 08.2009
- Communicated with family, pharmacies, discharge planners and other professionals to complete seamless transitions.
- Helped clients set appointments, discussed plans and followed up to check on concerns.
- Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
Administrative Assistant
NW Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1991 - 12.1991
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management and staff.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence
- Answered phone calls and mail.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
Legal Secretary
Traveler's Insurance Company Legal Department
01.1989 - 07.1991
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for two attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Legal Secretary
Klett, Lieber, Rooney And Schorling
12.1988 - 01.1989
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for a partner and two associate attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY05.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Word Perfect
- Excel
- Supervision and Leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Excellent work ethic
Timeline
Legal Secretary
District Attorney's Office
02.2023 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant
Hurwitz Fine, P.C.
08.2022 - 01.2023
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Dr. Ralph Laraiso
02.2003 - 08.2009
Administrative Assistant
NW Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital
08.1991 - 12.1991
Legal Secretary
Traveler's Insurance Company Legal Department
01.1989 - 07.1991
Legal Secretary
Klett, Lieber, Rooney And Schorling
12.1988 - 01.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Hilbert College
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