Sarah Hood
SPRINGFIELD
Summary
Legal Secretary effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal procedures.
Skilled in providing comprehensive support to legal teams, including attorneys and paralegals. Possess in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court filing processes, and document management systems. Strengths include strong organizational skills, ability to manage confidential information with discretion, and capability to adapt to changing priorities quickly. Contributed to improving office efficiency by streamlining document retrieval processes and enhancing communication channels within teams.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Columbus
05.2024 - Current
- Provide legal and administrative support within the Workers’ Compensation Section.
- Coordinate and schedule settlement conferences across multiple regions while ensuring scheduling accuracy and case readiness.
- Manage legal records, case documentation, correspondence, and workflow tracking.
- Utilize MatrixCivil software for case management, document organization, and case support.
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, and administrative processes supporting attorneys and legal staff.
- Assist coworkers with software navigation, office procedures, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Ensure accurate processing and organization of confidential legal documentation.
- Filed legal documents in different counties in Ohio.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information throughout all processes.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Received and disbursed incoming mail.
Administrative Assistant/Records Coordinator/Technician
Marathon Petroleum Corp
Columbus
10.2012 - 08.2021
- Managed records retention, document control, and compliance requirements for two operating facilities.
- Coordinated state and federal regulatory postings and maintained documentation in accordance with compliance standards.
- Balanced and tracked approximately 50 million gallons of petroleum product movement through facility operations.
- Conducted DOT-related inspections and maintained documentation for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel storage operations.
- Performed petroleum product sampling and testing, including gravity, flash point, freeze point, and clarity analysis.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments and maintained testing records and quality documentation.
- Trained employees on records management, operational procedures, sampling protocols, and documentation standards.
- Prepared reports, presentations, meeting materials, and operational summaries for management teams.
- Coordinated calendars, meetings, visitor management, safety orientations, and facility communications.
- Ordered and maintained office, operational, and safety supplies while supporting inventory control activities.
- Participated in emergency preparedness initiatives, including NIMS training, spill response documentation, and fire suppression readiness.
- Reviewed operational procedures, identified necessary revisions, and coordinated policy and procedure updates.
- Developed cross-training and continuity documentation to ensure uninterrupted operations during employee absences.
- Supported logistics operations, operated forklifts, and worked across multiple facilities to meet operational needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Miller-Motte Technical College
NC 06.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Independent Problem Solving
- Time management
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Leadership Through Service
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Affiliations
Head Coach / Program Coordinator
Mechanicsburg Youth Cheer Program | 2023 – Present
- Led the growth and development of a community youth cheerleading program.
- Recruited, trained, and coordinated assistant coaches as participation expanded.
- Secured donations and funding to support insurance coverage, equipment, and program operations.
- Managed schedules, practices, communications, and program logistics.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among athletes, parents, and coaches while maintaining a positive team culture.
- Developed leadership, teamwork, accountability, and confidence in youth participants.
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Ohio Attorney General's Office
05.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Records Coordinator/Technician
Marathon Petroleum Corp
10.2012 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Miller-Motte Technical College
06.2012 - 05.2014