Erica Cruz
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist, Legal Assistant
Law Office of Carter Morey
Tucson, AZ
11.1997 - 07.2017
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
Receptionist, Legal Assistant
Miniat & Wilson
Tucson, AZ
07.2018 - 07.2019
Administrative Legal Assistant
The Rodriguez Hestekin Law Firm
Tucson, AZ
07.2019 - 06.2022
Courtroom Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
Tucson, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of court proceedings and decisions.
- Assisted in coordinating jury selection process.
- Attended hearings to take notes on proceedings and rulings made by judge or jury members.
- Organized exhibits used during trials or hearings.
- Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
- Wrote error-free and professional correspondence on behalf of court system.
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Strong Organization
- Courtroom Procedures
- Confidentiality
- Clerical Support
- Data Entry
- Scheduling
- File Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Courtroom Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
07.2022 - Current
Administrative Legal Assistant
The Rodriguez Hestekin Law Firm
07.2019 - 06.2022
Receptionist, Legal Assistant
Miniat & Wilson
07.2018 - 07.2019
Receptionist, Legal Assistant
Law Office of Carter Morey
11.1997 - 07.2017
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