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Elizabeth A. Yates

Elizabeth A. Yates

Paralegal
Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Organized and dedicated Paralegal with vast knowledge of the legal industry, and a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist/Floater Secretary

McCandlish Holton, PC
01.2006 - 01.2021
  • Independently perform full range of secretarial duties for the firm
  • Prepare typed material involving complex technical and confidential information
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendar of events to facilitate staff availability for client meeting and events
  • Operate the main phone line/switchboard system for the firm
  • Compose variety of routine/non-routine correspondence and reports
  • Provide secretarial/paralegal assistance to other departments within the firm
  • Frequent contact with attorneys and clients throughout the firm and clientele network
  • Provide support assistance for the Annual McCandlish Holton P.C
  • Workers Compensation Seminars

Immigration Paralegal

01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Independently perform full range of paralegal duties for the Immigration Practice Group
  • Prepare typed material involving complex technical and confidential information
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendar of events to facilitate Attorney's availability for meeting and trips
  • Compose variety of routine/non-routine correspondence and reports
  • Provide assistance to other teams within the group
  • Frequent contact with clients and agents of USCIS

Airman

United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Security Yeoman – USS Theodore Roosevelt – CVN-71
  • Independently perform full range of secretarial duties for the Security Lt
  • Prepare typed material involving complex technical and confidential information/incident reports
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendar of events to facilitate Security Lt
  • Availability for meeting and drills
  • Compose variety of routine/non-routine correspondence and muster reports
  • Provide marketing assistance to other teams within the group
  • Frequent contact with Admin
  • And command duty stations throughout the ship
  • Liaison between Security and Navy Legal aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt
  • Stood Watch

Education

High School Diploma -

Lee Davis High School
Mechanicsville, VA
06.1998

Justice Associates of Applied Science Degree -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
06.2009

Real Estate Certificate -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond
08.2019

Paralegal Studies Associates of Applied Science Degree -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond
05.2023

Skills

  • Legal Correspondence
  • Exceptional Communication Skills
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Document Management
  • Transcription
  • Administrative Support
  • Litigation Support
  • Database Searches

Timeline

Receptionist/Floater Secretary

McCandlish Holton, PC
01.2006 - 01.2021

Immigration Paralegal

01.2006 - 01.2007

Airman

United States Navy
01.2004 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Lee Davis High School

Justice Associates of Applied Science Degree -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College

Real Estate Certificate -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College

Paralegal Studies Associates of Applied Science Degree -

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College

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