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Patricia Dodson

Stevensville,MD

Summary

Seasoned, knowledgeable and diligent assistant with years of experience providing critical support for multiple attorneys in various areas of law including litigation, (complex, civil, labor/employment law and white collar crime defense), health care and hipaa law, energy and corporate. Direct interaction with attorneys, staff, clients, federal agencies and court systems providing complete and all-encompassing support with the ability to multi-task with great attention to detail and awareness of what needs to be done and next steps. Self-starter, team player and dedicated staff member

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli PC
Washington, DC
08.2008 - 08.2022
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
  • Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
  • Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
  • Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
  • Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
  • Processed expense reimbursements and updated [Software] accounts with current information.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • 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.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.

Legal Secretary to Managing Partner DC Office

Hall Estill
Washington, DC
10.2005 - 03.2008
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Created, indexed and maintained client binders.

Legal Secretary

Adelman Sheff And Smith
Annapolis , Maryland
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Created, indexed and maintained client binders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

George Washington University
Washington DC

Skills

  • Legal Terminology
  • Filing System Organization
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Clerical Support
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Call Forwarding
  • Legal Transcripts
  • Trial Proceedings

Timeline

Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli PC
08.2008 - 08.2022

Legal Secretary to Managing Partner DC Office

Hall Estill
10.2005 - 03.2008

Legal Secretary

Adelman Sheff And Smith
09.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts -

George Washington University

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