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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, CT
12.2016

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bridgeport, CT

Skills

  • 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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