Laura Hinton

• Supported timely and accurate administrative task completion.
• Maintained comprehensive understanding of digital fraud and electronic signature verification, keeping sensitive documents secure and verifying authenticity.
• Updated journal with names and dates for permanent record.
• Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
• Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
• Looked for signs of fraud or coercion.
• Utilized specialized software to accurately track notary services performed.
• Checked client identification to maintain compliance with state legal requirements.
• Certified and attested power of attorney documents, acknowledgements and deeds.
• Set up and managed appointments for client notary services.
• Checked documents for accuracy and correct signing before notarizing.
• Provided guidance to customers to facilitate completion of notarial documents.

In April 2015, AVTranz merged with eScribers and work continued going forward under the eScribers business name.

• Requested audio from a list of available work from a jobs board.
• Downloaded audio of various court hearings and trials across the US from various venues such as the US Bankruptcy Court, State District Courts, and down to Municipal Court proceedings.
• Transcribed audio according to each venues' specific format requirement, proofread the transcript, and then it would be uploaded to the company.
• Stayed current with industry terminology to provide accurate transcription services.
• Developed and implemented strategies and shortcuts to improve transcription efficiency.
• Delivered all transcripts by their required date and time.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Requested audio from a list of available work from a jobs board.
• Downloaded audio of various court hearings and trials across the US from various venues such as the US Bankruptcy Court, State District Courts, and down to Municipal Court proceedings.
• Transcribed audio according to each venues' specific format requirement, proofread the transcript, and then it would be uploaded to the company.
• Stayed current with industry terminology to provide accurate transcription services.
• Developed and implemented strategies and shortcuts to improve transcription efficiency.
• Delivered all transcripts by their required date and time.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

I worked for several legal transcription companies during this time in various locations across the US who needed help catching up when they became backlogged, transcribers were out sick, large jobs came in that needed special attention, or other issues came up.

• Requested audio from a list of available work from job boards.
• Downloaded audio of various court hearings and trials across the US from various venues such as the US Bankruptcy Court, State District Courts, and down to Municipal Court proceedings.
• Transcribed audio according to each venues' specific format requirement, proofread the transcript, and then it would be uploaded to the company.
• Stayed current with industry terminology to provide accurate transcription services.
• Developed and implemented strategies and shortcuts to improve transcription efficiency.
• Delivered all transcripts by their required date and time.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

During this period, I opened and operated a United States Postal Service Contract Postal Unit for my community who needed an outlet on the side of town where I lived. I hired some clerks to help with the CPU while I performed my other duties of running the business and still working part-time as a court reporter and transcriber.

• Conducted digital court reporting of lay and professional witnesses testifying under oath at depositions and other out-of-court hearings.
• Aggregated and copied finalized transcripts and exhibits, if any, for disbursement across interested parties.
• Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
• Attended, recorded and transcribed Special Public Hearings.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Opened and organized new client files.
• Worked alongside attorneys, research assistants, fellow legal assistants, and legal secretaries on complex cases and legal processes.
• Prepared court documents and legal pleadings to be approved by attorneys for filing with the court clerk on behalf of our clients.
• Completed electronic filings, compiled case billing invoices to be sent to the billing department, and managed various administrative matters.
• Managed client accounts and client records, observing extreme discretion and confidentiality.
• Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions.
• Handled office scheduling, made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for hearings, depositions, trials, and legal resolutions.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Transcribed audio for attorneys, medical professionals, and insurance companies.
• Opened and organized new client files for attorneys.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients by phone calls and letters.
• Prepared medical chronology summaries for personal injury cases.
• Entered detailed client information into company database.
• Assisted counsel in preparing discovery answers and requests, and compiled production of documents.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at depositions, court hearings and trials.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys needed at depositions, court hearings and trials.
• Finalized letters, briefs, and memos ensuring proper grammar, spelling and punctuation upon completion.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Worked alongside attorneys, research assistants, fellow legal assistants, and legal secretaries on complex cases and legal processes primarily in workers compensation insurance defense.
• Opened and organized new client cases.
• Prepared legal pleadings and other court documents for filing with the court clerk upon approval of the attorneys.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings, trials, or depositions.
• Reviewed and organized medical records and bills, and then prepared a medical summary chronology.
• Completed electronic filings, compiled case billing invoices to be sent to the billing department, and managed various administrative matters.
• Managed client accounts and client records, observing extreme discretion and confidentiality.
• Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for attorneys and clients.
• Made notes for deadlines on motions, discovery, hearings, and other important dates.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss status of cases.
• Proofread and finalized letters, memos, and legal documents for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for hearings, depositions, trials, and legal resolutions.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

I was the Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to Patrick Salt who was a Senior Partner with the firm. In addition to the standard everyday work done as described below, I was in charge of organizing our Annual Cinco de Mayo Parties, Summer Picnics, and Christmas Events. I received multiple compliments from the staff and partners that I planned the best parties they had ever had before I started working there.

• Worked alongside attorneys, research assistants, fellow legal assistants, and legal secretaries on complex cases and legal processes primarily in workers compensation insurance defense.
• Opened and organized new client files as well as created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
• Entered attorney work time into database system for billing.
• Prepared legal pleadings and other court documents for filing with the court clerk upon approval of the attorneys.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings, trials, or depositions.
• Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
• Reviewed and organized medical records and bills.
• Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate attorney or paralegal.
• Completed electronic filings, compiled case billing invoices to be sent to the billing department, and managed various administrative matters.
• Managed client accounts and client records, observing extreme discretion and confidentiality.
• Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for attorneys and clients.
• Made notes for deadlines on motions, discovery, hearings, and other important dates.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss status of cases.
• Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Transcribed legal documents and correspondence dictated by attorneys.
• Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
• Proofread and finalized letters, memos, and legal documents for proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for hearings, depositions, trials, and legal resolutions.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

This law firm specialized in representing Native American legal affairs, and I worked primarily for the partner Daniel M. Rosenfelt. In February 1989, Mr. Rosenfelt merged his practice with other attorneys to form Rosenfelt, Barlow & Borg, PA. After the merger, I continued working for Mr. Rosenfelt but I took on an associate attorney as well. The duties listed below are comprised of both before and after the merger even though some duties stopped after the merger.

• Opened and organized new client files.
• Transcribed information from handwritten notes or dictation and confirmed the accuracy and correct formatting of documents as well as the grammar and punctuation.
• Prepared correspondence for attorneys review and signature.
• Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
• Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorneys.
• Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
• Composed various documents, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
• Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
• Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
• Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate attorneys.
• Received and placed telephone calls to clients, courts and opposing counsel.
• Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
• Researched and booked airfare, hotels, and ground transportation for Mr. Rosenfelt.
• Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

I worked for two of the firm partners, James Bozarth and Ellis Vickers. This firm worked in various areas of the legal field to include civil litigation, bankruptcy, securities, partnerships, corporations, real estate, oil and gas title opinions, leases, trusts, probates, wills, and other estate planning documents.

• Opened and organized new client files.
• Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
• Transcribed information from handwritten notes or dictation and confirmed accuracy of document format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Arranged for delivery of legal documents to clients, witnesses, and court clerks.
• Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate attorney.
• Scheduled appointments with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
• Organized files for court proceedings.
• Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents and correspondence.
• Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
• Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
• Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary services when needed.

I worked for Edward W. Fordyce, Jr., Vice President and General Counsel, and Larry Worden, Division Counsel, both inside counsel for the Company. NGC was a Fortune 500 Company who was specialized in acquisitions as well as representing the Company in numerous
diverse types of litigation.

• Trained employees in the legal department on the operation of an IBM Displaywriter System as the Company had just updated their computer systems and programs.
• Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
• Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate attorney.
• Transcribed information from handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of all documents.
• Diligently edited all correspondence and legal documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
• Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
• Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
• Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
• Researched and booked airfare, hotels, and ground transportation for attorneys.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Scheduled all appointments.
• Opened and organized new client files.
• Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
• Transcribed information from handwritten notes or dictation and confirmed accuracy of document format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Arranged for delivery of legal documents to clients, witnesses, and court clerks.
• Managed all bookkeeping including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepared trusts, wills, probate and other estate planning
  documents.
• Managed client records and accounts while observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
• Meetings with clients to instruct them how to properly execute their wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

I prepared
I operated an IBM Displaywriter System, dictaphone and other office equipment.

• Worked well in a team setting by providing support for seven attorneys and one paralegal.
• Prepared various types of legal documents including civil litigation, bankruptcy, estate planning, probate, partnerships, corporations, real estate, oil and gas title opinions, and leases.
• Checked completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and format.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Maintained my Notary Public Commission to perform notary service when needed.

• Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct person, or took a detailed message for a return call.
• Opened and organized new client files.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
• Scheduled all appointments.
• Transcribed information from handwritten notes or dictation and confirmed accuracy of document format, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Managed all bookkeeping including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepared trusts, wills, probate and other estate planning documents.
• Managed client records and accounts while observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
• Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.

I also had my Notary Public Commission so I could notarize various legal documents such as:

• Wills for Individuals or Married Couples
• General Powers of Attorney
• Financial Powers of Attorney
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Medical Powers of Attorney
• Estate Planning Documents
• Trust Documents
• Quitclaim Deeds