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Paige Crawford

Paige Crawford

Bush,LA

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Secretary with vast knowledge of the legal industry and office management. Organized and efficient with the ability to learn new processes quickly. Legal Secretary committed to acting as a professional and competent first point of contact to clients. Provides attorneys with superior office support to relieve stress from heavy case loads. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Private Residence
04.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.

Housekeeper

Debra H. Garrett
10.2016 - 01.2021

Maintained general upkeep of a private residence, and assisted in any tasks them at needed completing inside or outside of the home.

  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Waxed and polished wood floors and other woodwork.

Legal Secretary

David R. Paddison, Esq.
09.2014 - 09.2017
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to the appropriate departments.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for attorneys.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filed documents with the courts on behalf of the attorney.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorney and senior paralegal.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Executed time sheet reconciliation and created monthly announcements.
  • Entered new cases into company database.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Supported a team of 2 attorneys in Family law.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients.

Pre-Trial Intervention Program Officer

St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's Office
05.2012 - 09.2014
  • Built relationships with defendants, assessing case background information.
  • Verified social and legal history information of individual defendantsnadant\\e.
  • Served as court liaison by presenting reports and recommendations to the prosecuter.
  • Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes. 
  • Evaluated defendant progress toward completing terms of probation and addressed difficulties.
  • Compiled statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Monitored defendants on the proram ensure compliance with court protocols. 
  • Evaluated people on the program to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor defendans to necessary community resources.
  • Monitored defendants’ compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
  • Screened defendant referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
  • Maintained organized defendant records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Informed supervisor of unusual conditions and questionable items.
  • Contacted victims in criminal investigations in regard to restitution.
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support defeddants.

Education

Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Univerity Of Alabama Online - Bama By Distance
Birmingham, AL
2020

Covington High School
Covington, LA
05.2012

Skills

  • Reporting and documentation
  • Document preparation
  • Legal compliance
  • Administrative support
  • Civil law
  • Criminal law
  • Case management
  • Legal research
  • Executive calendars
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Confidentiality
  • Document management
  • 5 years in legal field
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Litigation support
  • Switchboard operation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Writing and Editing
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Marital Settlement Agreements
  • Legal Processes
  • Office Management
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Client Service and Support
  • Court Document Filing
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Administrative Support
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Client Relations
  • Fluent in Legal Terminology
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • File Pleadings
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Review of Pleadings
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Subpoena Coordination
  • Assisting Legal Professionals
  • Prepare Exhibits
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Scheduling
  • Correspondence
  • Time Management
  • Project Support
  • Email Correspondence
  • Support Services
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Printers and Peripherals
  • Records Preparation
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Mail Sorting and Distribution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Computer Skills
  • Administrative Duties
  • Assisting Lawyers
  • Documentation and Filing
  • Workload Management
  • File Documents
  • Spelling
  • Grammar
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Exceptional Time Management
  • Resident Support
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Special Requests
  • Housekeeping

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Private Residence
04.2021 - Current

Housekeeper

Debra H. Garrett
10.2016 - 01.2021

Legal Secretary

David R. Paddison, Esq.
09.2014 - 09.2017

Pre-Trial Intervention Program Officer

St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's Office
05.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Univerity Of Alabama Online - Bama By Distance

Covington High School
Paige Crawford