Vickie Carrigg
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record at Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC, enhancing case efficiency and reducing attorney workload through expert document preparation and meticulous case management. Skilled in MS Office and client communication, prepare eviction packages, consistently fostering strong client relationships while maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrates exceptional office administration and a commitment to professional growth.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
Clarke, Johnson, Peterson & McLean, A Professional Association
05.1990 - 07.2020
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Legal Secretary
Bedingfield Law Firm
05.1980 - 05.1990
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Secretarial Science
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05-1980
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Notary Public
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Client Communication
Accomplishments
- Managed more than 30 client cases per week.
- Maintained more than 92 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 14 files per day.
- Documented and resolved death case which led to $14 million settlement.
Timeline
Paralegal
Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC
05.2021 - Current
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
Clarke, Johnson, Peterson & McLean, A Professional Association
05.1990 - 07.2020
Legal Secretary
Bedingfield Law Firm
05.1980 - 05.1990
Associate of Science - Secretarial Science
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
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