Laura Niland
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Experienced litigation secretary with comprehensive expertise, seeking to utilize extensive skills in law firm or corporate legal department.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Secretary to Three Partners, Four Counsels and Their Associates
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
New York, NY
04.2006 - Current
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for court filings and client communication.
- Managed case files and ensured all documents were accurately organized and accessible.
- Scheduled appointments, court dates, and meetings for legal team members efficiently.
- Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and exhibits.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending depositions or trials.
- Answered incoming calls and emails from clients, attorneys, court personnel and other parties involved in litigation cases.
Litigation Secretary to Three Partners and one Associate
Gibbons P.C.
Newark, New Jersey
09.1991 - 03.2006
Secretary to two Senior Litigators
Bombara and McGlynn, Esqs.
New York, New York
12.1987 - 09.1991
- In-house Counsel for Crum & Forster Insurance Company
Secretary in small law firm
McCormick, Stewart and Shaw, Esqs.
New York, New York
12.1985 - 12.1987
- In-house counsel for Zurich-American Insurance Company
Education
Holy Family Academy
Bayonne, New JerseySkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Document preparation
- Typing proficiency
- Proofreading skills
- Organizational abilities
References
Available Upon Request
EXPERIENCE:
Fully trained to professionally handle all facets of secretarial position; well organized and conscientious; able to expeditiously and efficiently manage time in working under pressure and in meeting strict deadlines; excellent typing skills; skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel; able to effectively deal with people; well qualified to perform tasks independently and without supervision, when warranted; excellent spelling and grammatical skills; able to make decisions in the absence of employer.
Timeline
Litigation Secretary to Three Partners, Four Counsels and Their Associates
Squire Patton Boggs LLP
04.2006 - Current
Litigation Secretary to Three Partners and one Associate
Gibbons P.C.
09.1991 - 03.2006
Secretary to two Senior Litigators
Bombara and McGlynn, Esqs.
12.1987 - 09.1991
Secretary in small law firm
McCormick, Stewart and Shaw, Esqs.
12.1985 - 12.1987
Holy Family Academy