Martha L Ramos
Best Vanderlaan & Harrington
Oak Lawn,IL
1
Language
29
years of professional experience
Enthusiastic Legal Professional experienced in legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management. Contributed to favorable outcomes through effective communication and strong organizational skills, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Focused on delivering value by supporting attorneys and interacting effectively with diverse groups.
Work History
Legal Assistant / Docketing Specialist
3 Years 7 Months- Oversees Entire Chicago Office
- Docketed all firm dates including court appearances, depositions, and deadlines, ensuring timely compliance and organization.
- E-Filing through Odyssey in all counties including Indiana and Wisconsin, U.S. Northern and Central District
- Finalize discovery, pleadings, settlement drafts, releases, draft subpoenas, medical and employment authorizations
- Assist Paralegal with Trial Preparation- Prepare and Finalize Subpoenas, Trial Notebooks, and Integrating Motions in Limine into the Official Court Record, Make Copies and Combine into Trial Binders
- Handling/Docketing all Settlement Checks and Distribution
- Executed daily deposits to maintain proper cash flow management
- Finalized and organized files to facilitate efficient retrieval and compliance
- Make calls out to Court Clerks in regards to filings, courtesy copies and retrieving dates
- Managed office supply orders to maintain operational efficiency
- Make Daily Deposits
- Close out files
- Orders Supplies for Office
- Assistant to 3 partners and 9 associates
- Assist in processing all digital media
- Assist Paralegal with Trial Preparation- Prepare and Finalize Subpoenas, Trial Notebooks, and Integrating Motions in Limine into the Official Court Record, Make Copies and Combine into Trial Binders
Office Manager
2 Years- Prepared court files for hearings, ensuring all necessary documents were organized and accessible
- Deposit Checks/Make Bank Transfers
- Pay all bills, invoices etc.
- Prepare Court Files for Court
- Obtained certificates for redemption from relevant authorities.
- Pull files from the Court house for copies
- Pull Certificates for Redemption
- Accessed courthouse files to produce necessary copies.
- Scheduled and coordinated client meetings, optimizing workflow and communication
Telesales Representative
1 Year- Educate prospect customers to voluntarily choose another natural gas supplier
- Launched correct applications.
- Documented correct information to ensure campaign accuracy
- Provided personalized customer service to engage potential prospects
- Explained various programs offered by SES to inform customer choices
Receptionist
4 Years- Managed incoming calls to ensure effective communication.
- Receive and distribute all mail
- Received and distributed incoming mail to appropriate departments.
- Delivered daily call reports to enhance communication within the firm.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions
- Assist secretaries in preparing discovery, pleadings and summaries
- File all Court documents with Clerk of the Circuit Court (County & Federal)
- Enter attorney time in time slips
Assistant
2 Years- Coordinated open enrollment activities
- Filed personnel-related documents to ensure compliance and organization
- Managed phone call inquiries
- Assembled orientation kits to streamline onboarding process for new hires
- Fulfilled supply requests from schools and parishes
Education
No Degree
Skills
Legal prep
Legal case management
Litigation management
Document preparation
Document filing
Administrative support
Microsoft Office (Word
Excel
Outlook)
Aderant Total Office
Legal administrative support
Document drafting
Teams
Calendar management
Client communication
Professional client communication
Organizational skills
Workflow optimization
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Legal Assistant / Docketing Specialist
Best Vanderlaan & Harrington
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Office Manager
Fair Deal of Illinois Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Telesales Representative
Santanna Energy Services
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Receptionist
Prusik Selby Daley & Kezelis, P.C.
01.2000 - 01.2004Read More
Assistant
Archdiocese of Chicago
01.1998 - 01.2000Read More
Richard J. Daley College
No Degree
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