Erika M. Palomo
Houston,Texas
Summary
Legal Secretary equipped with positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments. Manages priorities for multiple high profile attorneys with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Gray Reed & McGraw LLP - Houston, TX
Houston, United States
01.2019 - Current
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Supported team of multiple attorneys in practice of litigation law.
- Processed appeals, motions and pretrial agreements.
- Created expense reports of multiple attorneys.
Gray Reed, Legal Assistant
Olson & Olson LLP
Houston, Texas
06.2013 - 12.2019
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, and attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities
- Assisted up to two lawyers at time.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail
Harris County Clerk
Beverly Kaufman/Stan Stanart
Houston, Texas
03.2006 - 06.2013
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
- Stayed up-to-date on Texas laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Researched information in municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
Houston, TX 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TXSkills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Adobe Acrobat
- Cloud Base - Case Management Applications
- Legal Document Filing in Federal and State Courts
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Typing Speed
- Office Equipment Use
- Postage Meter
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Civil law
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Gray Reed & McGraw LLP - Houston, TX
01.2019 - Current
Gray Reed, Legal Assistant
Olson & Olson LLP
06.2013 - 12.2019
Harris County Clerk
Beverly Kaufman/Stan Stanart
03.2006 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jacinto College District
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