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Lisa Dordick
Summary
Over 17 years of dedicated experience as Legal Secretary/Paralegal with excellent communication skills.
Complete administrative responsibility of successful operations of legal offices ensuring client satisfaction and law firm profitability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Dreamscape Lighting MFG, Inc.
06.2008 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols in the workplace to maintain employee well-being and reduce accidents or injuries.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Spearheaded efforts toward achieving full regulatory compliance by thoroughly familiarizing self with relevant industry standards and ensuring their consistent application across the entire manufacturing process.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mark C. Leventen
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Litigation Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Michael A. Cohen
01.1991 - 01.1995
Legal Office Manager
Dordick Law Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Coordinated schedules and managed calendars for multiple attorneys, ensuring optimal time management.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Los Angeles06-2021
Master of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of West Los Angeles School O Paralegal
Los Angeles, CA08-2004
Skills
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
Accomplishments
- Preventive Maintenance - Serviced equipment daily, reducing the need annual new equipment, leading to cost savings of $90,000.
- Troubleshooting - Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
- Earned “Employee of the Month” award in [Month, year].
- Maintenance - Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through planned maintenance.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- [Area of certification]
Interests
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Dreamscape Lighting MFG, Inc.
06.2008 - Current
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mark C. Leventen
01.1995 - 01.2005
Litigation Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Michael A. Cohen
01.1991 - 01.1995
Legal Office Manager
Dordick Law Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1991
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Master of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of West Los Angeles School O Paralegal
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