Rita Rowlands
Napa,CA
Summary
Experienced with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Secretary
Batt Holden
09.1994 - 09.1996
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients, solicitors and barristers, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- General secretarial duties such as typing, filing and answering phone calls.
Legal Secretary
Keppe Shaw
01.1990 - 09.1994
- Preparing legal documents like contracts and court forms.
- Managing Solicitor’s schedules, booking appointments and handling correspondence.
- Organizing and maintaining case files.
- Accompanying solicitor and barrister to court proceedings and police station.
- Filing, photocopying, and other administrative duties.
Legal Secretary Intern
Keppe Shaw
09.1989 - 01.1990
- Organized discovery materials efficiently during pre-trial phases of cases which led to expedited resolution processes.
- Assisted in the drafting of legal documents, contributing to positive case outcomes.
- Conducted thorough legal research for attorneys, aiding in well-informed decision making.
- Participated in weekly meetings with supervising attorneys to discuss ongoing cases and receive constructive feedback on performance improvements.
- Managed incoming mail effectively by promptly distributing correspondence to appropriate parties within the firm.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for attorneys, maximizing their time management and productivity.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science And Government
City of London University
London05.1990
Skills
- Court filing
- Document formatting
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Appointment setting
- Word processing
- Client communication
Certification
Pittman typing certification
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Batt Holden
09.1994 - 09.1996
Legal Secretary
Keppe Shaw
01.1990 - 09.1994
Legal Secretary Intern
Keppe Shaw
09.1989 - 01.1990
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science And Government
City of London University
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