Mary Jo Venditti

• Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
• Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
• Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
• Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
• Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
• Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
• Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
• Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
• Wrote and filed pleadings with Supreme Court in various counties on schedule to maximize case success.
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.

• Scheduled appointments and closings for busy law firm.
• Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines and other important dates.
• Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of closing.
• Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
• Produced legal documents such as deeds and other documents required by lending institutions and county clerks.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Began as receptionist and learned on the job.

• Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
• Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
• Scheduled and made appointments for attorneys.
• Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
• Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
• Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
• Answered and directed calls using multi-line phone system..
• Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
• Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
• Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.

• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Learned multiple line phone system.
• Strong shorthand and typing skills.