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Heidi DeAngelis

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 6 years of experience in multiple areas of the law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in a variety of business situations and companies. .

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Administrative Assistant

Abbott Laboratories
07.2017 - Current
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning and delivering information.
  • Helped with intake of new matters and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
  • Managed legal documentation and high profile matters, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
  • Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
  • Maintained organized office and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
  • Project management and coordination.
  • Internet based searches and retention of retention of documentation
  • Approval of various documents and matters


  • Conducted research, compiling information and preparing contracts
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
  • Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
  • Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
  • Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.

Legal Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Anastasi Jellum P.A.
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions for each client.
  • Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Oversaw changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Lead company in technological improvements, reducing waste and being proactive in money management
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings.

Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

Wisconsin Independent Network, LLC
04.2013 - 05.2017
  • Managed the companies confidential legal files
  • Assisted in setting up catalog of hard copy files for storage
  • Prepared letters and agreements for stakeholders
  • Screened phone calls to effectively handle interactions with the company board of directors
  • Kept office efficient and organized by managing general duties and assistance to all employees.
  • Processed expense reimbursements and updated client accounts with current information.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Worked with a team of administrative assistants to manage company business for smooth transitions of new processes.
  • Coordinated meetings with Board of Representatives.

Education

Legal Administrative Assistance

Globe University
2016

Skills

  • Litigation Support
  • Data Management
  • Office Management
  • Document Control
  • Advanced Word Processing
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Task Prioritization
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Legal Research
  • Document Editing
  • Client Service and Support
  • Correspondence
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Legal Compliance
  • Document Preparation
  • Administrative Support
  • Criminal Law
  • Writing and Editing
  • Case Management
  • Project Management
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Relationship Building
  • National Association of Legal Secretaries
  • Client Support
  • Legal Document Preparation

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
  • Acted as the lead Legal Assistant on multiple projects within a team collective.
  • Received multiple awards by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency from multiple divisions within companies.
  • Consistently working to fast track processes and money saving ideals to keep costs down.
  • Applied knowledge with team building, culture creation and awards process.

Timeline

Legal Administrative Assistant

Abbott Laboratories
07.2017 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Anastasi Jellum P.A.
01.2017 - 06.2017

Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

Wisconsin Independent Network, LLC
04.2013 - 05.2017

Legal Administrative Assistance

Globe University

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