MS Word
Excel
Powerpoint Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of local, state and federal filing rules, Transcription and typing skills (80 wpm)
Excellent spelling and grammar skills
10/1998
to
03/2015
Legal Secretary
Dickinson Wright, PLLC -
Detroit,
Mi
- Assisted four attorneys in Commercial Litigation Section of firm.
- Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
- Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
- Draft and type office memos.
02/1993
to
09/1998
Legal Secretary
Feikens, Stevens, et al -
Detroit,
Mi
- Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
01/1990
to
02/1993
Legal Secretary
AAA Michigan/Legal Dept. -
Detroit,
Mi
- Assisting three attorneys in the referral department of the firm.
- Receive and place telephone calls.
- Schedule and make appointments.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
- Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
- Draft and type office memos.
- Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
- Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Associate of Science:
Legal Assistant
Oakland County Community College -
Farmington Hills,
Mi