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DREA WATSON

Rochester,NY

Summary

Driven and dependable office professional, successful at delivering vital clerical support to internal teams as well as customers. Demonstrates abilities in analytical problem solving and talent for boosting operational efficiency. I am seeking a long term home with a company that I can grow with, and whose success I can make a valuable contribution to.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Fein, Such And Crane, LLP
01.2023 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • 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 accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Title Specialist

Closing USA
07.2020 - 10.2022
  • Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to keep records and files organized and accurate.
  • Communicated with customers to resolve common title issues.
  • Maintained confidentiality and security of personal information to protect customer privacy and prevent identity theft.
  • Received and processed paperwork for titles, new license plates, and renewals.

Bankruptcy Assistant

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Specialized in incoming referrals - Systems data entry
  • Gathered and organized classified information and disbursed to appropriate parties
  • Collected, handled, filed and sent out all check from borrowers to clients
  • Constant interaction with clients via email
  • Assisted attorneys and management with miscellaneous tasks upon request.

Performance Coach

Concentrix Rochester
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Organized and prepared tax and title documents to transfer ownership of property
  • Process refinance and real estate title documents received by clients to complete title follow-ups
  • Assisted with preparation and submission of affidavits, deeds and other records for land purchases
  • Duplicated and summarized documentation relevant to property title status
  • Compiled lists of mortgages, contracts and other documents pertaining to titles
  • Cross trained for specialty projects team assigned to assist internal partners
  • Specialized in incoming referrals - Systems data entry
  • Gathered and organized classified information and disbursed to appropriate parties
  • Collected, handled, filed and sent out all checks from borrowers to clients
  • Constant interaction with clients via email
  • Assisted attorneys and management with miscellaneous tasks upon request.

Teacher

Bates Rich Beginnings
09.2013 - 12.2014

• Effectively maintained a classroom size of 21 students

• Greeted and built lasting relationships with families

• Taught, redirected and took care of children

• High organization for lesson planning and overall work environment

• Assessed children educationally and wrote in-depth evaluations for children advancing

• Kept room clean, tidy, and organized for optimal experience for everyone.

Teacher/Summer Camp Counselor

Care-a-lot Childcare
10.2007 - 11.2012
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.

• Effectively maintained a classroom size of 30 children

• Greeted and built lasting relationships with families

• Taught, redirected, and took care of children

• Planned field trips and overall summer activity schedule

Education

High School Diploma -

Spencerport High School
Spencerport, NY
06.2005

Skills

  • Data Entry – 60 WPM
  • Schedule and calendar
  • Legal Assistance
  • Management
  • Operations support
  • Administrative support
  • Administrative tasks
  • Verbal and written
  • Communication
  • Project support
  • Business administration
  • Database Management

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Fein, Such And Crane, LLP
01.2023 - Current

Title Specialist

Closing USA
07.2020 - 10.2022

Bankruptcy Assistant

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017

Performance Coach

Concentrix Rochester
06.2015 - 11.2015

Teacher

Bates Rich Beginnings
09.2013 - 12.2014

Teacher/Summer Camp Counselor

Care-a-lot Childcare
10.2007 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

Spencerport High School
DREA WATSON