Lisa L. Mills
Rolla,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented executive assistant with over 6 years of experience delivering high-level administrative support to agency director. Expertise in calendar management, professional written and oral communication, and operational logistics. Proven ability to maintain organizational efficiency and discretion, while upholding commitment to agency objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Thomas, Birdsong, Mills & McBride, PC
Rolla, MO
06.2004 - 09.2025
- Drafted correspondence and pleadings.
- Transcribed attorney dictation and hearings.
- Electronically filed documents with Court.
- Spoke with clients, answering questions and giving case updates.
- Managed attorney calendars.
- Assisted with trial preparation and trials.
- Communicated via email, letters and telephone with clients, attorneys, Court personnel, law enforcement, and clients.
- Entered client and matter data in Clio case management system.
Executive Assistant
Missouri State Public Defender System
Columbia, MO
11.1997 - 06.2004
- Managed Director's calendar, travel, and high-level communications.
- Composed and sent various communications via email, memorandum, and letter.
- Maintained budget and processed invoices.
- Conducted inventory checks and managed supply levels to ensure availability.
- Attended Public Defender Commission meetings, took Minutes and transcribed same.
- Scheduled and planned quarterly Commission meetings.
- Assisted in planning annual Defender of Distinction Banquet.
- Assisted with New Employee Orientation of Support Staff
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Drury University
Rolla, MO12-2006
Skills
- Project coordination
- Executive support
- Information confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Budget management
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Proper phone etiquette
- Advanced MS office suite
- Proofreading
- Business correspondence
- Calendar management
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Thomas, Birdsong, Mills & McBride, PC
06.2004 - 09.2025
Executive Assistant
Missouri State Public Defender System
11.1997 - 06.2004
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Drury University