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Amy Teeling

West Chicago,IL.

Summary

Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background. A quick learner with the proven ability to pay attention to details in a complex and busy office environment. Ethical, discreet, trustworthy and possesses the ability to cope and work under pressure. Applies logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks. Well organized team player with a proven ability to provide professional, administrative and clerical services to colleagues, attorneys and the public. A committed professional and competent first point of contact to facilitate the efficient operation of the office.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Secretary

DuPage County Circuit Court
12.2019 - Current
  • Communication with Judges, attorneys, coworkers and public to ensure productive exchange of information
  • Created, organized and maintained multiple calendars
  • Assisted attorneys and public with continuously changing procedures and information
  • Scheduled appointments for Judges
  • Received and responded to 50+ emails and phone calls daily
  • Prepared daily paperwork to enable smooth and efficient transitions from one case to another
  • Knowledge of local rules
  • Extensive knowledge of teleconferencing via Zoom
  • Taking dictation and diligently editing legal correspondence for grammar and spelling before disseminating information
  • Problem solving extensive issues produced during Covid
  • Answering and directing calls using multi-line phone system
  • Streamlined legal documentation processes by implementing efficient filing and archiving systems.
  • Reduced errors in legal documents with thorough proofreading and editing tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Improved client relations with timely communication of case updates, maintaining high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by establishing strong security protocols for physical and electronic files.
  • Developed standard operating procedure handbook for legal secretary role, improving consistency and efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Experience working in and with the Arbitration Center
  • Managed projects to ensure critical functions continue in case of emergency

Court Service Specialist

DuPage County Circuit Court
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Responded to written, in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties
  • Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances
  • Documented all exhibits admitted during hearings
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors
  • Identified and recommended changes to mandatory electronic filing system to improve user-friendliness
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
  • Handed client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers
  • Reviewing documents to assign case type, fees, document codes and verify all requirements for filing have been met before filing stamping and entering into case history or DUCS system
  • Courtroom clerk assisting courtroom Judge with case calling, scheduling future dates, jury trials and efficient organization of their court call
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service-related issues promptly and professionally.

House Cleaner

Self Employed
09.2009 - 12.2015
  • Acquisition of new homes to clean, which included initial client consultation, preferred action plan, special needs of homeowner, cost
  • Scheduling and confirmation of scheduled cleaning appointments
  • Secured all supplies, prepared tools and products necessary to ensure delivery of efficient, high-quality service
  • Reviewed inventory and reordering of supplies needed to continue to achieve high level customer satisfaction
  • Created new jobs

Healthcare Aide

Community Unit School District 200
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Oversee all 387student records, contact responsible party when student records where noncompliant to see situations brought to desired conclusion
  • Administered medication to 17 students as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
  • Responsible for all phone communications, filings and generation of medical/dental forms
  • Calmly provided assistance to any child who was in need of help
  • Contact parent or guardian to inform them of sick or injured student
  • Keep record of every visit to health office by student including, name, age, reason for visit, duration of stay and outcome
  • Stock all supplies and record facility needs
  • Consistently received positive performance reviews from district nurse
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.

Education

English Language And Literature

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences

National-Louis University, Downers Grove, IL
04.2012

Skills

  • Legal terminology
  • Court processes
  • Docket management
  • Records management
  • Data entry
  • Information security
  • Time management
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Advanced clerical knowledge
  • Administrative support
  • Flexible
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Dictation
  • Zoom
  • Notary

Timeline

Senior Legal Secretary - DuPage County Circuit Court
12.2019 - Current
Court Service Specialist - DuPage County Circuit Court
12.2015 - 12.2019
House Cleaner - Self Employed
09.2009 - 12.2015
Healthcare Aide - Community Unit School District 200
08.2008 - 06.2009
Eastern Illinois University - , English Language And Literature
National-Louis University - Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Sciences
Amy Teeling