Kevin Vibbert Attorney at Law - Legal Assistant Resume Example

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Luke Young

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Professional Summary

Experienced and reliable Social Worker with strong abilities and a successful career path in residential and outpatient facilities as well as 15 years experience in both an office and public setting. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to patient care.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving and critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness

Active listening
Client and Patient Care

Clerical and Administrative Functions
Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking
Time Management

Experience

Legal Assistant Jan 2007－Jan 2011 Kevin Vibbert Attorney at Law － Longview, WA

Prepare and process legal documents and papers, including briefs, pleadings, motions, pre-trial agreements, appeals, subpoenas, wills, contracts, and statements.

Attend legal meetings, client interviews, hearings, or depositions.

Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as bankruptcy case filings, legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing system.

File pleadings with court clerk.

Mail, fax, photocopy and or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.

Purchase office supplies, maintain office credit account holders, Accounts payable and receivables as well as employee payroll.

Social Worker/ Client Advocate Jul 2005－May 2006 Parent Child Assistance Program － Kelso, WA

Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, confidentiality records.

Develop Client goals and treatment plans based on research, experience, and client histories.
Assist clients individually in reaching goals and adhering to plans.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment care plans and modify plans and goals with changes accordingly.
Provide assistance in scheduling clients required appointments, provide transportation for clients to appointments.

Participate in weekly case conferences and staff meetings, as well as weekly meetings with clinical supervisor.

Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.

Intervene as an advocate for clients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.

Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.

Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.

Medical Liaison Nov 2002－Jul 2005 DAPC － Castle Rock, WA

Coordinate patient access to medical care for up to 40 patients in a residential facility at one time
Coordinate patient access to medical care, arranging transportation as well as any follow up appointments, forwarding insurance and medical records as needed.
Maintain specific detailed record of patient medication compliance.
Dispense and maintain records of patient interactions and medication compliance during medication dispensing.
Assist with company, state and federal audits of file and record compliance.

Keep recorded details of patient medical needs inquiries and complaints, as well as actions taken.
Maintain and monitor all patient medical records and releases in client file, updating as needed to comply with state and federal laws.
Review and maintain current copies of patient insurance coverage resolving any change to or loss of coverage.
Request refill orders, interpret and note doctors medical orders relating to patients conditions.
Monitor all aspects of patients medical care while in the residential facility.
Train and observe staff on medication dispensing and daily audit of records to ensure staff compliance.

Social Worker/ Client Advocate May 2002－Nov 2002 Positive Start － Vancouver, WA

Collaborate with staff members, counselors, and physicians, to perform clinical assessments and develop treatments plan.
Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.

Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, drug abuse, or available community resources.
Assist clients and provide support in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for or providing transportation to appointments.
Refer client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, and drug addiction, making appropriate referral when necessary and following through to ensure service efficacy.

Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client

Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.

Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, confidentiality records, client diagnostic records, and progress notes and modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.