SHANIQUE FERGUSON MAHONEY
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 18 years of experience in several branches of law. Poised and competent self-starting administrative professional, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent organization, communication, time management skills, with demonstrative ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline—driven environment. Excellent team-building skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
SKYERS, SKYERS & HARRELL, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Maintain attorney’s calendars and schedules.
- Draft correspondence and legal paperwork.
- Accurately file court documents.
- Generate revenues by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses, preparing invoices and tracking payments
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Request, review and compile medical records and bills
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
LEGAL SECRETARY
BARRISTER LAW GROUP, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Maintained calendars and schedules for number of attorneys
- Scheduled, coordinate and confirmed court dates, appointments and meetings
- Developed and maintained comprehensive and organized billing system
- Ensure all billable hours are accurately recorded
- Set up and maintain files according to policy
- Accurately file court documents.
- Managed approximately 40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
Education
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Calendar Management
- Legal Research
- Litigation Support
- Microsoft Office
- Amicas Attorney Software
- MyCase-Legal Software
- Data Management
- Administrative Support
- Client service and support
- Trial Preparation Assistance
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
SKYERS, SKYERS & HARRELL, LLC
01.2012 - Current
LEGAL SECRETARY
BARRISTER LAW GROUP, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2012
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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