Patricia Ovando
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Universal Music Group
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide high level legal administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs & Head of Commercial Transactions and the Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Employment Counsel
- Core responsibilities, efficiently draft, edit and redline agreements, charts, memoranda correspondence and other legal documents, organize, scan and manage electronic files
- Research, collect and analyze information, review and summarize contracts
- Accurately handle, code and process monthly client invoices, handle expense reimbursement and submit in a timely manner Heavy calendaring, scheduling and supporting internal and external meetings as needed, set up Zoom meetings and email link to team members, arrange conference calls, place catering orders, 25 incoming calls.
- Successfully make business and personal travel arrangements for domestic and international trips
- Collaborate with IT, office services and other internal personnel to resolve day-to-day issues and handle administrative matters.
Legal Assistant
Latham & Watkins
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Using organizational skills to assist and provide comprehensive support to five attorneys.
- Create, draft, edit and process monthly invoices and billing statements per firm and client requirements.
- Transcribe, create, maintain and distribute documents; assemble, prepare and process pleadings for court and agency filing services, handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
- Manage and effectively prioritize multiple project deadlines and provide thorough follow-up.
- Successfully maintain heavy calendar management and schedule appointments/meetings, arrange departmental conference calls 30 incoming calls and schedule and prepare for meetings.
- Meticulously conduct research and obtain documents and information as requested
- Track, itemize and reconcile expense reports, vendor bills and process check requests; organize and consistently maintain files, open, sort and distribute mail
- Handle extensive domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare itineraries accordingly
- Act as liaison and professionally communicate as needed with various parties
- Coordinate office activities and ensure operational efficiency and exhibit high levels of oral and written communication
- Performed a broad range of administrative tasks including file management, generating financial reports and database management.
Education
Legal studies -
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA12.2024
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Proficient knowledge and skilled in the following software programs:
- Office Management
- Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Word Processing
- QuickBooks Pro
- Document Filing
- Document Editing
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Universal Music Group
05.2022 - 07.2023
Legal Assistant
Latham & Watkins
04.2018 - 10.2019
Legal studies -
Glendale Career College
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