Ruth K. Torres
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Kroll Heineman Ptasiewicz & Parsons, LLC
Edison, NJ
09.2003 - Current
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
- Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
Education
Court Reporter
StenoTech Career Institute - Piscataway
Piscataway, NJSkills
- MS Office proficient
- Order and request filing
- Litigation Support
- Writing and editing
- Fast Learner
- File Organization
- Travel Coordination
- Administrative Support
- Transcription
- Task Prioritization
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Billing
- Organizational Efficiency
- Proofreading
- Document Editing
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Kroll Heineman Ptasiewicz & Parsons, LLC
09.2003 - Current
Court Reporter
StenoTech Career Institute - Piscataway
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