TAMARA LEE
Watauga
Summary
Writer, administrative assistant, office manager, legal assistant. Highly organized with 10+ years experience in transactional law and litigation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
McDonald Sanders, P.C.
09.2018 - Current
- Draft correspondence and legal forms for 3 attorneys specializing in commercial and residential real estate, corporate transactions, oil and gas, construction, eminent domain and condemnation law.
- eFile court documents and pleadings with court clerks and American Arbitration Association on behalf of attorneys.
- Organize documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Asst to Executive Director
Women's Choice Resource Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked with Executive Director to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Organized computer-based information.
- Created and managed office systems and policies and procedures to efficiently deal with documentation, volunteers, and employees.
- Handled logistics, catering, and agendas for fundraising events.
Assistant to VP/Office Manager
Mira Vista Development Corp
06.1995 - 10.1997
- Continued work for attorney from McDonald Sanders who brought me along on his career change to Vice President of Real Estate Development; produced month-end and year-end reports for sales in real estate, club membership and food and beverage
- Assisted VP in general administrative capacities, managed office and real estate front desk.
Legal Secretary
McDonald Sanders, P.C.
01.1992 - 06.1995
- Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence and office memos for 2 attorneys
- Typed, proofed, and edited legal documents
- Organized legal memoranda and client correspondence
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors, and attorneys
- Received and disbursed all incoming mail
- Assisted in maintaining attorney personnel files with confidentiality and professionalism
- Mailed and organized for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Legal Secretary
Jackson Walker LLP
08.1990 - 11.1991
- Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence and office memos for 2 attorneys
- Typed, proofed, and edited legal documents
- Set up office after relocation
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors, and attorneys
- Received and disbursed all incoming mail
- Assisted in maintaining attorney personnel files with confidentiality and professionalism
- Mailed and organized for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Legal Assistant
Polis & Sadacca
01.1987 - 07.1990
- Began as receptionist for 4 attorneys
- Was quickly promoted to assistant for bankruptcy and criminal defense named partner
- Assisted with client intake
- Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence and office memos
- Typed, proofed, and edited legal documents
- Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff members
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors, and attorney
- Received and disbursed all incoming mail
- Assisted in maintaining attorney personnel files with confidentiality and professionalism
- Mailed and organized for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Education
1 Course, Criminal Law Procedures -
Pima Community College
1989
Buena High School
1986
Skills
- Published Author
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Document Preparation
Accomplishments
- Published author and blogger
- In 2013, I was approached by Wyatt Publishing to contribute to a collection of inspirational writings. My blog entitled "Not Enough Duct Tape" is one of the featured stories in "Just South of Forever." Selected by partner of law firm to relocate to new office with him as he changed careers
- Reviewed office procedures and implemented new protocol for non-profit
Timeline
Legal Assistant
McDonald Sanders, P.C.
09.2018 - Current
Asst to Executive Director
Women's Choice Resource Center
08.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant to VP/Office Manager
Mira Vista Development Corp
06.1995 - 10.1997
Legal Secretary
McDonald Sanders, P.C.
01.1992 - 06.1995
Legal Secretary
Jackson Walker LLP
08.1990 - 11.1991
Legal Assistant
Polis & Sadacca
01.1987 - 07.1990
1 Course, Criminal Law Procedures -
Pima Community College
Buena High School
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