Legal Secretary

Posted on: 2006-01-30

Christina M. Davis 15034 Riverside Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48313 (586) 722-4178 [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Legal Secretary/ Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist/Teacher EDUCATION: Paralegal Certification, Baker College, Expected June 2007 B.S. Elementary Education, Oakland University, May 2000 Endorsements: Mathematics, ZA-early childhood, Language Arts QUALIFICATIONS: · Professional Telephone Demeanor · Business Correspondence · People and Service Orientation · Adept with Technology · Customer Focused · Transcription Typing 45 wpm · Positive Corporate Representative · Accurate and Detail Oriented EXPERIENCE: Legal Assistant STEVEN A. WRIGHT, P.C. Attorney at Law (8/05 -1/06) Managing the office, providing customer service, coordinating with other lawyers, dealing with client accounts and overseeing cash disbursements. Daily tasks included answering phones, faxing, emailing, maintaing filing and cleaning the office. Assisted attorney by conducting factual and legal research, as well as investigating matters for client cases files. Managing various aspects of case files. Responsible for document preparation, client inquiry, and case investigation from beginning to trial. Assisted with pre-trial discovery, as well as drafted interrogatories and motions to dismiss. Diverse administrative and clerical procedures; prepare legal cover letters. Drafted, reviewed, and edited complaints, motions, agreements, answers, and discovery requests for civil litigation. Researched information utilizing the Internet. Draft, edit, and proof complaints, contracts, agreements, and motions for civil litigation. Server/Waitress Antonio's Italian Cuisine (01/04-Present) Duties included provided dining service for this exclusive 125-cover restaurant. Responsibilities included overseeing customer excellence to the public with quality assurance. Extensive knowledge of wines. Provide quick, efficient and friendly service to customers. Boost customer base and establish repeat clientele. Compete with co-workers to achieve sales goals. Made recommendations to management regarding expanding selection of liquors. Expanded offerings were well received by customers. Teaching Experience Chippewa Valley Schools (01/04 – 04/04) Taught continuing education classes to K-5. Used cooking as a way to teach with several ingredients to create edible food while teaching. Edison Oakland Academy (08/02 – 06/03) Taught Kindergarten with class with 28 students. Integrated theme centers with math, science, language, writing, computers, art, and play daily. Edison Oakland Academy (08/00 – 06/02) Taught reading and writing skills to at-risk students from grades 4-8. Integrated computers and real world experiences with each lesson. Facilitate tutoring sessions after school. Participated in IEP meetings. Student Teaching Experience Fraser Schools (01/00 – 04/00) Taught 4th graders all subjects. Organize and create learning centers for science, language arts, and social studies. Conducted literature circles and create unique interactive bulletin boards. Assisted with parent-teacher conferences. Related Experience Tutoring high school students in mathematics, science, and history. Dance teacher – choreographed routines for students. Created an inviting, nurturing, fun, and calm environment for students. Special Skills Experienced in MS Word, MS outlook, MS excel. Familiarity with both Microsoft and Macintosh computers. Knowledge of LOGO, HyperCard, Hyperstudio, ClarisWorks, SASI attendance, and more. Email and internet use daily. Technology training weekly in order to stay updated on computer skills. Languages: Knowledge of Spanish and Italian. Ability to communicate orally and written. REFERENCES: Available upon request.