Dynamic legal assistant with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail, experienced at Smith & Smith Law, Ltd. Proven ability to manage complex scheduling and e-filing, while fostering effective communication with clients and colleagues. Proficient in Microsoft Office, ensuring accurate document preparation and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Smith & Smith Law, Ltd.
Rice Lake, WI
08.2019 - Current
Answer phones, take messages, schedule appointments, and coordinate court dates.
Participate in telephone scheduling conferences between attorneys, clients, and the court.
Draft correspondence to clients, proofread and edit documents, and maintain information in spreadsheets, reports, and databases.
Managing day-to-day operations of the law office, including office supplies, and repairs/maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Prepare orders, motions, petitions, and summons, and e-file documents with the court.
Process payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Prepare all state and federal payroll reports, prepare quarterly and annual payroll reports, W-2s, and 1099s.
Business Service Technician
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Shell Lake, WI
01.2019 - 08.2019
Monitor the payroll processing, direct deposit, driver record, time & effort email accounts and update employee's personal files.
Set up new hire employees in PeopleSoft.
Terminate employees job record and benefits in PeopleSoft.
Prepare new hire notifications for all full time and budgeted positions.
Track employees leave and retirement benefit balances.
Process payroll for employees and college work study employees.
Process expense reports in ETIME.
Maintain and balance monthly spreadsheets for all campus bookstore activities.
Prepare reports in Cognos for the Campus Dean.
Special Education Aide/Bus Driver
Cameron School District
Cameron, WI
08.2018 - 01.2019
Assist special needs students with their required classwork.
Support students who have an IEP with their tests and daily lessons.
Provide one-on-one guidance to students who need additional instruction.
Supervise students during their free activity time.
Identify, report, document, and correct unacceptable behavior.
Coordinate student activities with other educational professionals.
Conduct Federal Motor Carrier Pre/Post Trip Inspections.
Transport students to residents in accordance with state and federal safety standards.
Wisconsin CDL Class B Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsements.
Manager
Rice Lake Bus Service, Inc.
Rice Lake, WI
05.2006 - 08.2018
Establish, review, and revise bus routes for the Rice Lake School District.
Answer the multi-line phone system and radio communication with drivers and school officials.
Daily communication with school secretaries, school principals, and administrators.
Coordinate all training for employees, including annual training with school nurses regarding students' healthcare plans and policies.
Proficient in Skyward.
Process payroll, coordinate wage garnishments, account receivable, and accounts payable.
Prepare state reports in a timely manner according to laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Manage the federally mandated random drug test program.
Hiring/termination authority for the Bus Service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration
Duluth Business University
Duluth, MN
06-2003
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Knowledge in Skyward
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, highly organized
Attention to detail
Great communication skills
Calendar management
Comfortable working in a fast-paced office, in stressful situations, with frequent interruptions
Assisting the public in a professional manner, and having successful working relationships with coworkers
Confidentiality
Certification
Notary Public
Wisconsin CDL Class B Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Smith & Smith Law, Ltd.
08.2019 - Current
Business Service Technician
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
01.2019 - 08.2019
Special Education Aide/Bus Driver
Cameron School District
08.2018 - 01.2019
Manager
Rice Lake Bus Service, Inc.
05.2006 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Administration
Duluth Business University
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