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Patricia Seemann-Brand

Perkinston,MS

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional and legal support professional with 20+ years of successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. I work well independently to carry out assignments and I maintain impeccable files and organized case materials

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGER

HANCOCK COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX
01.2020 - Current


  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Administrative Assistant

GOLBAL SOLUTIONS
06.2015 - Current
  • THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION ONLY AS THE NEED OCCURS, SHOULD A NATURAL DISASTER STRIKE.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.


PARALEGAL

DIAMOND DOUBLE S ENTERPRISES
08.2005 - 12.2013
  • Managed scheduling of calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents and contracts to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to corporate via phone, email, and mail.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Paralegal

Tyler Law Firm
05.1994 - 06.2005
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.

Education

No Degree -

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
09.1997

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
06.1996

Skills

  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Document Filing
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Attorney Support
  • Document Preparation
  • Office Administration
  • Proofreading
  • Legal Transcription
  • File Organization
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Client Communication
  • Calendar Management
  • Court Filing
  • Confidentiality Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Attention to Detail
  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Pleading Drafting
  • Client Billing
  • Court Document Filing

Certification

I currently hold 27 FEMA certifications all relating to governmental response to natural disasters.

Timeline

MANAGER

HANCOCK COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX
01.2020 - Current

Administrative Assistant

GOLBAL SOLUTIONS
06.2015 - Current

PARALEGAL

DIAMOND DOUBLE S ENTERPRISES
08.2005 - 12.2013

Paralegal

Tyler Law Firm
05.1994 - 06.2005

No Degree -

Upper Iowa University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Hawkeye Community College
Patricia Seemann-Brand