JoDee Miller
Ridgeville,Indiana
Summary
Analytical Legal Assistant well-versed in legal research and documentation and exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to policies. Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients. Driven Legal Assistant with 25+ years of experience in 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 the office. Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting attorneys for successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
State Of Indiana/Dept. Of Child Services
Winchester, Indiana
12.2019 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Legal Assistant
Quirk & Hunter PC
Muncie, Indiana
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Collector
Sallie Mae
Muncie, Indiana
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Persistently reached out to customers with extremely past due accounts to recover lost revenue.
- Contacted customers to discuss payment schedules and set up or immediately process payments.
- Negotiated with account holders to devise repayment plans and minimize collections receivables.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
Winchester, IN05.1983
Skills
- Summary Writing
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Research
- Publication Review
- Legal Correspondence
- Filing System Organization
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Postage Meter
- Writing and Editing
- MS Office Proficiency
- Exhibit Preparation
- Project Organization
- Court Document Filing
- Review of Pleadings
- Motion Preparation
- Order and Request Filing
- Subpoena Coordination
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Advanced Word Processing
- Assisting Legal Professionals
- Email Correspondence
- Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
- Legal Transcripts
- Legal Standards
- Subpoena Delivery
- Affidavit Preparation
- Case Logistix
- Electronic Discovery
- Phone Screens
- Legal and Court Processes
- Deadline Monitoring
- Work Assignments
- Client Support
Certification
I have numerous certifications for various trainings. I am a notary public.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
State Of Indiana/Dept. Of Child Services
12.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Quirk & Hunter PC
07.2013 - 12.2013
Collector
Sallie Mae
12.2012 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
I have numerous certifications for various trainings. I am a notary public.
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