Sherry Lynn Jones

Provide administrative support for attorneys and directors.

Execute conflict checks and opening matters for attorneys and directors.

Travel to provide administrative support during trials and hearings.

Reconcile expense reports for attorneys and directors.

Submit time for attorneys and directors.

Schedule meetings and conference rooms for attorneys and directors.

• Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and perform complex searches and research in Ringtail software
• Answer phones and direct to the appropriate staff member or attorney in the absence of the receptionist
• Type and proofread correspondence from attorneys
• Act as backup to the Office Administrator in her absence
• Print checks and handle incoming accounts payables/receivables
• Troubleshoot and work with the IT department in solving equipment and technical issues within the office
• Handle domestic and international travel for four attorneys (one being the managing partner of the office)
• Process expense reports for four attorneys.

• Handle filing of criminal motions with the offices of the District Clerk and Circuit Court Clerk
• Conduct legal research utilizing Versus Law and Lexis-Nexis software
• Set up and transitioned firm to use of QuickBooks
• Accepted and process client payments
• Established manual detailing responsibilities of legal assistant position.

• Managed an office of six employees and served as assistant to the Chief Adviser and Head of the Washington, DC, office
• Coordinated all receptions, office meetings, conferences, training and event management
• Handled all travel, passport requests, international administration and meeting requests, logistics and liaison between Washington and Utah offices
• Traveled frequently
• Handled all correspondence, ordering of supplies, computer troubleshooting and software administration
• Administered Political Action Committee, requested checks for fundraising
• Paid all bills and expedited requests for services through SAP.

• Handled accounts payables and receivables, maintained budget and company American Express Card
• Facilitated office operations, managed president's calendar, supervised an office assistant, maintained filing system, handled payroll and all human resource duties
• Made weekly deposits which consisted of individual donations, board donations, client payments and grants from funders
• Managed events and catering; made international and domestic travel arrangements
• Supervised marketing intern’s activities
• Handled logistics for office move.

• Provided administrative support for the Acting Director of the Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy and a staff of six procurement analysts
• Ordered supplies
• Disseminated grant proposals, prepared correspondence and spreadsheets
• Prioritized and managed correspondence, maintained calendars, scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings
• Arranged and supervised catering and other necessary support resources and made travel arrangements.

• Provided administrative support to Deans
• Managed operating budget including one state account and two trust accounts; supervised personnel, maintained listserv for minority students and advisors
• Liaison between grad students, minority advisors and Associate Dean for Minority Advisor Program
• Assisted several senior associate deans in administrative areas
• Orchestrated activities and meetings, greeted guests, and managed hospitality for meetings.

• Took orders for pharmaceutical equipment, sent product quotes and followed up with customers.

• Supported Director of Office of Publications and Director of Office of Technology Transfer
• Held HR duties; created and maintained database.

• Provided admin support to senior executive.