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Mary Brown

Boulder City,NV

Summary

Adept at managing high-volume workloads, I excelled at Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC by enhancing case efficiency and maintaining utmost confidentiality. Skilled in Microsoft Office and file organization, my fast-learning ability and meticulous attention to detail ensured accuracy and client privacy. Achievements include proficient e-filing across multiple states, showcasing my adaptability and commitment to excellence.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC
02.2006 - 05.2024
  • Managed high-volume workload for four to five attorneys while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task including proofreading pleadings and letters for accuracy. I take great pride in the final product.
  • Worked proficiently in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Pro, Elite 3, and NetDocuments.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information.
  • I am proficient in e-filing in Oregon state and federal courts. I have had some limited e-filing experience in Washington state and federal courts.
  • Worked mainly on insurance defense cases.

Legal Secretary

Scheldrup Law Firm
11.2004 - 09.2005
  • Worked mainly on Worker's Comp defense.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy.
  • Typed pleadings and medical summaries from dictation provided by attorneys and paralegals.
  • Maintained the paper files for the office.
  • Receptionist, greeting everyone that came into the office and answer the telephone.

Legal Secretary

Law Office Of Charles C. Brown, Jr.
04.1999 - 10.2004
  • This was a one-man law firm and worked on everything, including worker's comp cases, wills, dissolutions, criminal cases, product liability cases, and medical malpractice.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed deadlines.
  • Typed and finalized letters and pleadings; filed pleadings with the Court.
  • Handled monthly billings to clients.
  • Answered the telephone.

Paralegal

Tom Riley Law Firm
10.1986 - 04.1999
  • Worked on toxic shock syndrome cases and completing forms for multi-district litigation for breast implants and Dalkon Shield cases. Did mainly plaintiff's personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
  • Met with clients to get background and medical histories.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Summarized depositions and medical records.
  • Went to Kimberly Clark's law firm in Wisconsin, Tambrands' law firm in New York, and Playtex's warehouse in Virginia to review document productions.

Legal Secretary

Carr & Carr Attorneys
06.1975 - 10.1986
  • This is a small town law firm that did everything including worker's comp, wills, real estate, plaintiff's personal injury, criminal cases, etc.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Receptionist.
  • We handled Farmers Home Administration loans and I completed all the paperwork for the closings.

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • File Organization

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC
02.2006 - 05.2024

Legal Secretary

Scheldrup Law Firm
11.2004 - 09.2005

Legal Secretary

Law Office Of Charles C. Brown, Jr.
04.1999 - 10.2004

Paralegal

Tom Riley Law Firm
10.1986 - 04.1999

Legal Secretary

Carr & Carr Attorneys
06.1975 - 10.1986
Mary Brown