Holly Harris
Richland
Summary
Diligent Administrative Assistant with proven track in managing office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support. Demonstrated ability in streamlining office processes and aiding in project coordination. Known for effective communication and multitasking skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
RC Engineering / GSSC to Department of Energy
05.2024 - 03.2026
- CATS
- IDMS
- Track multiple Outlook calendars
- Schedule travel
- Ability to obtain PIV Badge
Bankruptcy Specialist
Gesa Credit Union
Richland, WA
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Processed all bankruptcy documents received from Bankruptcy Court.
- Reviewed Ch 13 Bankruptcy Plans to assure our claims were going to be paid and creditors were paid prior to debtors.
- Completed necessary documents to reaffirm loans and file proofs of claim to recover funds.
- Processed all probate notices and claims. Negotiated settlement of accounts in probate.
- Worked all impounds to protect collateral.
- Assigned impounds to repossession agents as needed.
- Assisted Legal Department with all matters and transactions relating to collections matters;
- Assisted Title Team with processing of documents;
- Assisted Loan Servicing with loan payoffs, skip a pay, and loan modifications.
- Assisted in addressing and resolving credit disputes.
- Experience with Evolve (PegaReach), Temenos, DNA (fiserve).
- Researched laws relevant to collections procedures to confirm compliance with FDCPA.
Legal Assistant
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
Tacoma, WA
10.2019 - 10.2020
Paralegal
Walker Heye Meehan Eisinger
Richland, WA
06.2008 - 04.2019
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents;
- Kept outlook calendar with client appointments and court dates;
- Transcribing witness interviews and court hearings;
- Extended knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Assist with receptionist duties, answering multi-line phone and greet clients
- Drafted motions, briefs, forms, memoranda, summaries, and other legal documents associated with litigation process and relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
- Filed pleadings with court clerk, paying close attention to all deadlines and required paperwork.
- Used online databases, such as WestLaw, and print resources to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
- Wrote affidavits to support civil and criminal law case needs.
- Assisted legal teams with evidence establishment by researching documents and publications for case altering details.
- Organized exhibits for trial, preparing all materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
- Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to understand and document case details.
- Assisted in elements of civil litigation, including initiating and responding to claims, gathering and presenting evidence and client counseling.
- Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence.
- Coordinated subpoena deliveries and other day-to-day support activities for legal office with six on staff attorneys.
- Coordinated appraisals and inventories of property to complete thorough estate planning for clients.
- Scheduled appointments for six attorneys and made adjustments and changes through Microsoft outlook application.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted documents to be filed with the court.
- Observed strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches and protect client data.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
- Assisted in preparing wills and real estate closings.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discover documents, and contracts.
- Participated in client interviews and observed questioning process, taking copious notes for inclusion in reports.
- Used TABS software to input and maintain client data with high degree of accuracy.
- Prepared clients for appointments and interviews.
- Arranged all correspondence on behalf of the attorney.
- Entered client data into a company-based software program in an accurate manner.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA01-2008
Skills
- Document control (10 years)
- Office administration (10 years)
- Records management (10 years)
- Outlook
- Filing
- Receptionist Duties
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Powerpoint
- Typing
- Word
- Scheduling
- Organizational Skills
- Legal Research
- Document management
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Research
- Front desk
- Databases
- Westlaw
- Office administration
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative support
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate
- Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
RC Engineering / GSSC to Department of Energy
05.2024 - 03.2026
Bankruptcy Specialist
Gesa Credit Union
09.2020 - 03.2024
Legal Assistant
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
10.2019 - 10.2020
Paralegal
Walker Heye Meehan Eisinger
06.2008 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Columbia Basin College