Jade Bennitt
Chandler,OK
Summary
Proactive Legal Assistant with extensive experience in office management and legal support. Improved client satisfaction by managing case files, scheduling, and communication between attorneys and clients. Skilled in legal document preparation, client billing, and maintaining strict confidentiality, bringing strong organizational and administrative support to any legal team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Bonham and Howard
09.2008 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
Legal Assistant
Oldfield and Coker
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Office Worker
DeLong Mailling Service
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Increased office efficiency by organizing and maintaining a well-structured filing system.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
- Handled incoming correspondence professionally and efficiently, directing messages to appropriate parties as necessary.
Office Manager
DC Pawn and Gun
05.1998 - 08.2001
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Ok 05.2006
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organization
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Communication
- Administrative Support
- Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Office Management
- Case Management
- Document Editing
- Litigation Support
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Management
- Transcription
- Client Billing
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Bonham and Howard
09.2008 - Current
Legal Assistant
Oldfield and Coker
07.2006 - 09.2008
Office Worker
DeLong Mailling Service
09.2003 - 12.2004
Office Manager
DC Pawn and Gun
05.1998 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
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