Lorena Whittington
Staten Island
Summary
Professional Legal Support Specialist with extensive experience in legal support and administration. Skilled in legal document preparation and adept at multitasking in fast-paced environments, utilizing organizational skills and attention to detail to support attorneys efficiently. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, flexible with changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and maintaining high standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Support Specialist
Jones Day
New York
10.1998 - Current
- Worked cooperatively in team settings to enhance productivity.
- Manage calendars for 2 Partners, scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel.
- Assist various partners and associates with time entry, open new matters, draft engagement letters, process reimbursement expenses, and other administrative duties.
- Exercises confidentiality and discretion.
- Coordinate client billing with the billing specialist.
- The ability to multitask and prioritize work proficiently and effectively completes the same in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of assignments.
- The ability to exercise good judgment and possess good interpersonal communication skills.
- Assist with pro bono clients with translation from English and Spanish.
- Assist with the preparation of presentation materials for client meetings or conferences.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Paralegal Courses -
John Jay College
New York, NY06.1991
Skills
- Legal research
- Document management
- Client communication
- Calendar management
- Billing coordination
- Time entry
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality practices
- MS office proficient
- Excellent communication
- Legal Software
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
5
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Support Specialist
Jones Day
10.1998 - Current
Paralegal Courses -
John Jay College
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