Legal Secretary - 20 Years of Experience - Near 70001

Professional Summary Organized professional legal secretary with strong administrative and people skills. Exposure to practice areas such as, but not limited to, insurance defense, workers' compensation, commercial litigation, and medical malpractice. Able to work independently and prioritize tasks based on attorney and client needs. En- sure legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient man- ner, complying with appropriate regulations and deadlines. Schedule all travel arrangements for attorneys. Train and mentor junior legal secretaries, ensuring compliance and success. File and archive all documents in compliance with state and federal documentation laws. Summary of Qualifications Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retriev- ing, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics Coordinate case preparation Conserve attorney's time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents Draft letters and documents Collect and analyze information Initiate telecommunications Organize client conferences and attorney meetings Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions Coordinate preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals Prepare expense reports Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconfer- ences, depositions, and travel Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements Monitor evidence gathering Anticipate changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements

Legal Secretary