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Laura Mayone

Hurley,NY

Summary

Legal Secretary effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal procedures. Organized Legal Secretary adept at managing multiple high priority tasks. Expert in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions, and subpoenas.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Secretary to the District Attorney

Ulster County District Attorney's Office
Kingston, New York
01.2000 - Current
  • Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
  • Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
  • Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
  • Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
  • Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
  • Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Received and disbursed incoming mail.
  • Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • Drafted or reviewed legal documents and precedents to support case preparation.
  • Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
  • Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.

Legal Secretary

Howard C. St. John and Associates
Kingston, New York
05.1981 - 01.2000
  • Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
  • Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
  • Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Composed and revised letters and depositions.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Organized and prioritized caseloads for attorneys.
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.
  • Routed contracts, agreements and invoices through proper signature process.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • This law firm primarily practiced family law and real estate. I worked in real estate for 19 years. Howard C. St. John and Associates represented Ulster Savings Bank. Prepared all necessary legal documents including mortgages, notes, deeds, and more for all closings.

Legal Secretary

L. John Salzmann, Esq. and Hubert Richter
Kingston, New York
1980 - 1982
  • Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
  • Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
  • Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.
  • Received and disbursed incoming mail.
  • Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
  • Routed contracts, agreements and invoices through proper signature process.

Education

Associate of Science - Executive Secretarial

Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY
05-1983

High School Diploma -

Kingston High School
Kingston, New York
06-1981

Skills

  • Case coordination
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Word Processing
  • Legal documentation and reporting
  • Proofreading abilities
  • Criminal Law
  • Document Proofreading
  • File Organization
  • American Association of Notaries
  • Switchboard Operation
  • Document Preparation
  • Legal Terminology
  • Administrative Support
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Proficient in Word Perfect
  • Transcription

Certification

  • I am currently a Notary Public and have been for 41 years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Secretary to the District Attorney

Ulster County District Attorney's Office
01.2000 - Current

Legal Secretary

Howard C. St. John and Associates
05.1981 - 01.2000

Legal Secretary

L. John Salzmann, Esq. and Hubert Richter
1980 - 1982

Associate of Science - Executive Secretarial

Ulster County Community College

High School Diploma -

Kingston High School

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