Patricia Thorne
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Exemplary-rated administrator with 20+ years of experience in the San Diego area seeking Legal Assistant position. Client-focused and computer-savvy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant, Bookkeeper
WILLIAM M STURGEON, CPA
El Cajon, USA
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided ongoing administrative support to CPAs
- Achieved organizational success through the management of daily operations
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with clients and increased return rate 25% in two years
- Managed P/R, A/R, A/P, and reconciliations using QuickBooks
Office Manager Legal Assistant
CORBITT & CORBITT
El Cajon, USA
05.1987 - 11.2014
- Maintained calendar; Directed and coordinated all law office activity internally and with court personnel and judges
- Praised for effectively handling emotionally distraught clients during meetings to prepare pleadings for filing
- Ensured legal documents were prepared, processed and handled timely and efficiently, with 100% accuracy
- Assisted is case management from case intake through trial preparation and helped facilitate the settlement process
- Procured and maintained all office equipment and supplies while fostering B2B vendor relationships
- Managed billable hour tracking, client invoicing, trust and general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and related bookkeeping duties
Casino Cage Cashier
BARONA RESORT & CASINO
Lakeside, USA
10.2006 - 05.2012
- Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies
- Provided excellent service to both internal and external guests while developing, maintaining and creating customer loyalty
- Served as Ambassador for Guest Services and reported weekly to director any areas of weakness and recommended process improvements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Casino Management
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
La Mesa, CA04.2013
Skills
- MS Office proficient
- Litigation Support
- Office Management
- Legal research and writing
- Client service and support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Case Management
- Confidentiality
- Legal Compliance
- Payroll Processing
- Client Billing
- Organizational Efficiency
- File Organization
- Troubleshooting complex problems
Timeline
Executive Assistant, Bookkeeper
WILLIAM M STURGEON, CPA
02.2015 - 12.2017
Casino Cage Cashier
BARONA RESORT & CASINO
10.2006 - 05.2012
Office Manager Legal Assistant
CORBITT & CORBITT
05.1987 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Casino Management
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY