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Erin Newell

McKinney,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Cato-Miller &Darensburg
05.2023 - 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.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Manager

Taylor Drug & Medical Inc
01.1996 - 05.2023
  • Consistently helped over 50 customers per day by phone or in person creating hight levels of repeat customers.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established performance goals for 10 employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.1996

Skills

  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Administrative Support
  • Task Prioritization
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Process and Procedure Development

Timeline

Part Time Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Cato-Miller &Darensburg
05.2023 - Current

Manager

Taylor Drug & Medical Inc
01.1996 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Texas
Erin Newell