Linda Sorge-Howard

Driven Legal Assistant with 22 years of experience with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Professional and courteous communication skills with a strong work ethic with strict adherence to confidentiality.

Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks in order to
meet deadlines and determine appropriate courses of
action.

Strong attention to detail. Excellent English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills, attention to detail.

Expansive knowledge of legal and medical terminology and procedures.

Drafted pleadings, discovery, answers and motions with attorney's direction and supervision.

Ensured all deadlines were met by prioritizing and calendaring to keep track of status conferences, depositions, and mediations, due dates.

Professional, friendly, and empathetic to the needs and concerns of clients.

Committed to producing excellent and accurate work
product.

To seek and maintain a full-time position in the Tampa, Florida, area, with a law firm that allows me to utilize my education, knowledge and training in an office setting where I can best use my excellent time management and problem-solving skills, along with the interpersonal and verbal communication skills I have learned in my day-to-day assignments. To be employed with a firm that recognizes and supports my intense desire to continue to grow my knowledge and skills while bringing my excellent work ethic, professional demeanor, and ability to learn quickly to my employer.

Self-employed Freelance Certified Court Reporter

• Wrote by stenographic machine verbatim deposition testimony of lay witnesses, experts, and medical doctors
• Transcribed testimony
• Checked accuracy of official transcripts by proofreading and editing for errors
• Specialized in medical doctor depositions
• Expedited transcript delivery to clients by implementing efficient transcription processes
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information as per legal requirements
• Marked and attached all exhibits introduced into evidence
• Prepared information needed for billing

Paul H. Jantz, Attorney at Law, Baton Rouge, LA

Insurance Defense, Real Estate, Wills

• Legal Assistant also performing administrative duties
• Managed case files, and promptly addressed inquiries from clients & opposing counsel
• Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents
• Prepared all essential documents needed for real estate closings
• Performed title examinations at courthouse
• Scheduled times for closings with clients and witnessed signing of documents, filed mortgages
• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations
• Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission
• Coordinated logistics for depositions and mediations successfully by booking travel accommodations for lawyers or witnesses while adhering to budget constraints
• Handled billing tasks, managed A/R and A/P, and balanced accounts
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
• Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications; arranged status conferences with court, depositions, court reporters, mediators
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
• Other miscellaneous office administrative duties

I have been tested on Indeed in seven areas that included the following, all with a score of "proficient," the highest score attainable:

• Attention to Detail
• Legal Skills
• Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
• Customer Service
• Typing
• Proofreading
• Case Management & Social Work
• Written Communication Skills
• Working with MS Word
• Working with Excel Spreadsheets

All skills test scores are verifiable on Indeed.