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Certification
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Jaclyn Pein

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Comprehensive skill set from legal secretary experience and current school district involvement creates strong qualifications for secretary role within educational leadership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Assistant

East Brunswick Public Schools
East Brunswick, New Jersey
04.2024 - Current

Provided academic and emotional support to preschool students with developmental disabilities in self-contained class.
Managed daily routines, guiding children through peer conflicts and self-regulatory challenges.
Ran readiness academic centers, assisting with projects to foster foundational and social cognitive skills.
Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis methods to improve student learning outcomes.
Supported teacher in developing effective programs based on data from VB-MAPP assessments.
Collaborated with teacher to address individual student needs and monitor progress.
Demonstrated reliability by independently managing classroom during teacher absence.
Enhanced skill set to deliver targeted, individualized support for students.

Legal Secretary

Manfredi & Pellechio
West Long Branch, New Jersey
08.2004 - 03.2019

Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and research tasks.

Coordinated schedules and arranged meetings for attorneys.

Processed invoices and maintained financial records for office expenses.

Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates.

Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.

Prepared correspondence, memos and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.

Proofed legal documents and submitted to attorneys for review.

Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.

Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.

Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys.

Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.

Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.

Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.

Received and disbursed incoming mail.

Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.

Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.

Opened new client files and new matters.

Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.

Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.

Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.

Ordered catering or restaurant delivery to offer food and beverages to meeting and conference attendees.

Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Legal Secretary

Jack Venturi, Esquire
New Brunswick, New Jersey
11.2003 - 08.2004

Drafted memoranda, interrogatories, legal documents, and correspondence for various cases.

Filed motions with Appellate, Superior, and Municipal Courts to advance legal proceedings.

Communicated effectively with judges, court administrators, clients, and opposing attorneys.

Assisted attorneys in preparing trial files, ensuring thorough readiness for court.

Managed calendars for busy trial attorneys to optimize scheduling and time management.

Attended court trials to assist as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
06-2002

Skills

  • Communication
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Professional integrity
  • Phone etiquette
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Appointment setting

Certification

  • Passed New Jersey Real Estate exam, June 2019, active Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty in East Brunswick, New Jersey

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

East Brunswick Public Schools
04.2024 - Current

Legal Secretary

Manfredi & Pellechio
08.2004 - 03.2019

Legal Secretary

Jack Venturi, Esquire
11.2003 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Northeastern University
Jaclyn Pein
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