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Julia Lemmon

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing a detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Varner & Goundry
Frederick, MD
08.2024 - Current
  • Professionally greeted visitors, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; and anticipating needed supplies.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Coordinated mailings, including sorting mail and preparing packages for shipping via courier or postal service.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
  • Composed letters, emails, subpoenas, authorizations, and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Prepared legal documents, such as engagement letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

Receptionist/Legal Assistant

McMillan Metro and Faeber
North Potomac, MD
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Organized conference room reservations for meetings or events.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external clientele.
  • Provided legal support to various departments, assisting with document preparation and data entry.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
  • Corresponded daily with clients and attorneys.

Front Desk Office Manager

RE/MAX
Gaithersburg, MD
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed front desk operations, including answering phones, filing documents and scheduling appointments.
  • Coordinated daily office activities, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records and managing mail distribution.
  • Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Quince Orchard High School
Gaithersburg, MD
01-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies

UMGC
Adelphi, OH

Skills

  • Reception oversight
  • Office Administration
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Calendar Management
  • Filing
  • Database Management
  • Letter Preparation
  • Meeting planning
  • Customer Relations
  • Highly organized
  • Grammar
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Certified Notary
  • Paralegal Certificate

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Varner & Goundry
08.2024 - Current

Receptionist/Legal Assistant

McMillan Metro and Faeber
08.2023 - 03.2024

Front Desk Office Manager

RE/MAX
04.2021 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Quince Orchard High School

Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies

UMGC

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