KELLI HANKO
Norwalk,USA
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant / Office Manager
Law Office of Mary Catherine M. Bohen
01.2018 - Current
- Answer and direct calls to high profile clients
- 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.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation and premarital agreements for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Work complex custody and high asset cases
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Steven A. Meline
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepare representation documents
- Open files and file documents with the WCAB
- Coordinate doctor appointments for clients
Post-Judgment Specialist / Order Entry Specialist
ABC Legal Services Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Prepare levy and garnishment packages to be opened with various sheriff offices
- Prepare proof of services to close out files with various sheriff offices
- Enter 80 to 100 orders a day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University
Fullerton, CA01.2007
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Administrative support
- Proofreading
- Office management
- Legal/Court processes
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Litigation support
- Legal terminology
Timeline
Legal Assistant / Office Manager
Law Office of Mary Catherine M. Bohen
01.2018 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Steven A. Meline
01.2016 - 01.2017
Post-Judgment Specialist / Order Entry Specialist
ABC Legal Services Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University
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