Pascale Vital-Desilier
Stafford,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paralegal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Waste Management
01.2023 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Executive Assistant
Waste Management
06.2011 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Executive Assistant
Continental Airlines, Inc.
11.2006 - 06.2011
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Legal Assistant
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
08.1999 - 06.2006
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Manager of Collection Department
Silver, Glinkenhouse & Floumanhaft
11.1994 - 08.1999
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Paralegal Assistant
Silver, Glinkenhouse & Floumanhaft, Esqs.
07.1988 - 11.1994
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Guild
Guild EducationParalegal Certificate
College De Secretariat Moderne
Montreal, Canada06.1998
Skills
- Document Filing
- Records Management
- Attorney Support
- Corporate Law
- Office Administration
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Legal Tracker
- Coupa
- Concur Travel & Expense
- P2P
- S2P
Affiliations
NALA Member
Greater Houston
Certification
- Employment Paralegal
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Waste Management
01.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Waste Management
06.2011 - Current
Executive Assistant
Continental Airlines, Inc.
11.2006 - 06.2011
Legal Assistant
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
08.1999 - 06.2006
Manager of Collection Department
Silver, Glinkenhouse & Floumanhaft
11.1994 - 08.1999
Paralegal Assistant
Silver, Glinkenhouse & Floumanhaft, Esqs.
07.1988 - 11.1994
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Guild
Paralegal Certificate
College De Secretariat Moderne
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