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Katherine Foster

Kilgore,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Foster Painting & More, LLC
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
  • Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Legal Assistant

Sloan Firm
03.2020 - 12.2022
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

Paralegal

Monsour Law Firm
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Insurance Billing Specialist

Stebbins Five
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Processed payment via telephone and in person with focus on accuracy and efficiency.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
  • Produced and mailed monthly statements to customers and assisted with related requests for information and clarification.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy.

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Cook Law Firm
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Wrote, edited and efficiently transmitted correspondence.
  • Met all filing deadlines by accurately maintaining hearing calendar for entire office.
  • Adhered to fair debt collection practices.
  • Analyzed account payment histories.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.

Recruiter Specialist

Career Adventures
11.2012 - 04.2013
  • Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Assistant Credit Manager

McElroy Metal
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
  • Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for credit personnel to achieve consistency in unit operations.
  • Monitored accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
  • Negotiated settlements and payment terms with customers and delivered customized payment plans.
  • Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
  • Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
  • Streamlined processes for early identification of potential credit system and monitoring problems.
  • Attended ongoing professional training to facilitate accurate and productive credit management.
  • Contacted clients about verifying account information and updated services, answered questions and resolved concerns to uphold exceptional customer service standards and promote brand loyalty.
  • Monitored client abilities and account information to determine appropriate credit approval decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School
Shreveport, LA

No Degree - Associates in Science

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Staff Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Attorney Support
  • Litigation Support
  • Database Research
  • Document Filing
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Records Management
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Case Summaries
  • Negotiation
  • Legal Research
  • Case Management
  • Client Relations

Timeline

Office Manager

Foster Painting & More, LLC
01.2023 - 09.2023

Legal Assistant

Sloan Firm
03.2020 - 12.2022

Paralegal

Monsour Law Firm
10.2016 - 11.2019

Insurance Billing Specialist

Stebbins Five
08.2015 - 09.2016

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Cook Law Firm
07.2013 - 06.2014

Recruiter Specialist

Career Adventures
11.2012 - 04.2013

Assistant Credit Manager

McElroy Metal
08.2011 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School

No Degree - Associates in Science

Bossier Parish Community College

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