Michelle Carpenter
Seffner,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate legal assistant offering 9+ years of experience in the social security disability field. Dependable worker with strong work ethic and close attention to detail. Capable of successfully managing high volume work loads in a timely manner. Adaptable and quick learning team player eager to secure a full time position with professional challenges and the opportunity to grow.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Morgan & Morgan (Social Security Disability Dept)
201 N. Franklin St
07.2017 - Current
- Scheduling calendar hearings, pre hearing conferences and sending in attorney availability
- Maintaining organized spreadsheets of scheduled hearings, hearings numbers and legal documents
- Provide attorney and staff support by organizing case files timely and paying close attention to detail
- Requesting and submitting all medical evidence and supporting documentation
- Create and maintain positive relationships with clients, co workers, doctor offices and government agencies
- Manage client and attorney billing. This includes sending out cost statements, ensuring attorney fee is received, processing payments and reconciling travel expenses if applicable
Legal Assistant
Binder And Binder
Tampa FL
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Work directly with attorneys to assist with case development
- Coordinate with clients, doctors' offices, The Social Security Administration, and The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and court officials
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter
- Facilitate in the obtainment of information such as employment, medical, and other records to support claim
- Contact doctors' offices to ensure medical records are received in a timely manner
- Guide clients through the Social Security Disability process by answering procedural questions and assisting with correspondence
Key Carrier
Marshalls
07.2006 - 08.2013
- Started as merchandise associate and was repeatedly promoted due to high quality performance
- Managed employee attendance (timecards)
- Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives and procedures
- Provided training, coaching and development
- Monitor team performance
- Created visual marketing and styled window displays
- Answered customer inquiries by phone and in the store
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
Education
High School diploma -
Robinson high school
2008
Skills
- Efficient multi tasker
- Highly organized
- Detail oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict management
- Scheduling and training skills
- Adaptable Self Starter
- MS Office Proficiency
- Client Billing
- Assisting Legal Professionals
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Morgan & Morgan (Social Security Disability Dept)
07.2017 - Current
Legal Assistant
Binder And Binder
06.2014 - 03.2017
Key Carrier
Marshalls
07.2006 - 08.2013
High School diploma -
Robinson high school