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Dondalee Southern

Nampa,ID

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

GCA Services Group an ABM Company
2016.12 - 2023.11
  • Responsible for 100+ employees bi-weekly payroll
  • Oracle A/P system to submit and track accounts payable
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Paralegal/Office Manager

CK Quade Law, PLLC
2015.08 - 2016.09
  • Calendar deadlines and set hearings for cases
  • Open and prepare new client files, draft Retainer Agreements and review case documents
  • Update, organize and monitor case files
  • Answer phones and schedule appointments
  • Assist bookkeeper with preparation of bank deposits as needed.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.

Administrative Assistant

Bankston, Gronning O'Hara
2010.01 - 2014.01
  • Process client payments and answer billing questions
  • Transcribe client correspondence and legal documents
  • Update Client Pleading Boards
  • Assist Office Manager with monthly billing process
  • Assist with numbering documents, index and organize files and other special projects.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.

Education

Associates -

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2006

Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2006

Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Active listening
  • Resourceful
  • Enthusiastic
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Certification

Paralegal, Present, ABA approved program

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

GCA Services Group an ABM Company
2016.12 - 2023.11

Paralegal/Office Manager

CK Quade Law, PLLC
2015.08 - 2016.09

Administrative Assistant

Bankston, Gronning O'Hara
2010.01 - 2014.01

Associates -

Boise State University

Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies

Boise State University
Paralegal, Present, ABA approved program
Dondalee Southern