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Linda B. Bouis

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced legal assistant with a positive and strong work ethic. Enjoys challenges and quickly adapts to new tasks. Demonstrates diligence, self-motivation and resourcefulness, whether working independently or as part of a team. Utilizes outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Transactional Legal Secretary

FISHMAN HAYGOOD LLP.
10.2012 - 08.2024
  • Legal Secretary to founding partner Louis Fishman, known as "one of the very best corporate transactional attorneys in the South." Supported Mr. Fishman and other transactional attorneys in this 45-member law firm.
  • Prepared correspondence and finalized corporate and real estate transactional documents; created and assembled electronic post-closing binders for multiple parties in the transactions.
  • Assisted accounting department; entered invoices; prepared and distributed accounts payable checks.
  • Opened, closed and destroyed onsite and offsite files
  • Initiated and coordinated the firm’s annual charitable program.

Estate Planning Legal Secretary & Billing Specialist

LUKINOVICH APLC
09.2001 - 10.2012
  • Assisted estate and tax planning attorneys in delivering legal services to clients with moderate-sized estates to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family businesses.
  • Prepared estate planning and succession documents, recorded documents, and interacted with clients in a professional and confidential manner.
  • Performed accounting responsibilities, including preparation of client billing and managing account receivables.
  • Scheduled multiple meetings and telephone conference calls.
  • Initiated the firm’s charitable Secret Santa Program.

Litigation Secretary

STONE PIGMAN WALTHER WITTMANN, L.L.C.
09.1978 - 09.2001
  • Supported attorneys in a 55-member law firm, known for its pre-eminent litigation practice.
  • Prepared correspondence, pleadings, deposition summaries, and trial binders.
  • Scheduled meetings, coordinated conference calls, and interacted daily with clients.
  • Organized and maintained litigation files and records.
  • Initiated and coordinated holiday charitable event.

Skills

  • iManage document management system
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Coyote Analytics
  • BigHand dictation system
  • Microsoft One Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Docusign

References

  • Cynthia Lemoine, Peer Reference, (504) 250-7413
  • Louis Y. Fishman, Fishman Haygood LLP, (504) 586-5252
  • Carl J. Servat III, Lukinovich APLC, (504) 818-0401

Timeline

Transactional Legal Secretary

FISHMAN HAYGOOD LLP.
10.2012 - 08.2024

Estate Planning Legal Secretary & Billing Specialist

LUKINOVICH APLC
09.2001 - 10.2012

Litigation Secretary

STONE PIGMAN WALTHER WITTMANN, L.L.C.
09.1978 - 09.2001

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