Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
08.2018 - Current
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, and obtaining necessary signatures.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Requesting records and billing.
Transcribe dictation and submit it for review and approval.
Assist with translation for Spanish-speaking client for pre-litigation and litigation attorneys.
Notarize and witness wills, trusts, and deeds.
Prepare demand packages to send to the insurance companies.
Schedule recorded statements, examinations under oath and independent medical evaluations.
Legal Assistant
Olimpia B. DePena
Fort Myers, FL
08.2017 - 07.2018
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Scheduled client conferences.
Communicated with adjusters and medical providers.