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| Legal Professional Seeks Part-Time Employment |
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| 03/15/06 |
Aisha K. Mitchell
Oakland, CA 94607
To Whom It May Concern:
I am actively seeking an opportunity in a demanding, fast-paced multi-tasking office. My current experience has equipped me with a multitude of skills, and I would like to continue my growth at your firm.
Throughout my career I have demonstrated for my employers an exceptional facility for meeting organizational objectives and demands. In addition to my secretarial skills, I am an adept legal assistant, having served as such for two employers. My skills as a legal assistant have often been utilized by employers for assistance with document reviews and analyzing deposition transcripts. I am certain I would prove to be an asset with your firm as well.
If my abilities meet the needs of your company, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity of speaking with you personally at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
Aisha K. Mitchell
AISHA K. MITCHELL
Oakland, CA 94607
Cellular Number: (510) 290-6460
E-mail: aishakmitchell@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position with a progressive company where my skills will make an invaluable contribution. I am a dedicated team player who has a proven track record of efficiency reliability, and being a fast learner.
SKILLS:
I am proficient in the following Software Programs:
Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect, Outlook, Legal Solutions, ProLaw, Summation, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Elite Webview, Compulaw, Lotus Notes, Lawpack
EXPERIENCE:
12/2005- Present BLEDSOE, CATHCART, DIESTEL & PEDERSEN, San Francisco, CA
Legal Assistant
Support 1 Senior and 2 Associate Attorneys
Prepare all Pleadings for filing with various Superior Courts
Propound/Respond to Discovery Requests
Contact with insurance carrier regarding status of cases
Schedule Plaintiff and Defendant Depositions, including setting up court reporter
Prepare TOA/TOC for Motions and Briefs
Open and distribute mail according to case assignments
Prepare Subpoenas and contact company for service
Input billing for attorneys using ProLaw
Manage Calendar for Attorneys using Outlook
Transcription
6/2005-11/2005 ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
Legal Assistant
Various Temporary Assignments.
Support 1 Partner and 2 Associates.
Edit all pleadings prior to filing.
Prepare TOA/TOC for Motions and Briefs.
Open mail and PDF to all attorneys associated with the case.
Billing using ProLaw.
File Legal Documents with Court using Fax and File and E-file.
04/2005-6/2005 McKENNA, LONG & ALDRIDGE, LLP, San Francisco, CA
Docketing/Litigation Assistant
Maintain firm calendar.
Coordinating attorney coverage at Depositions and Court Appearances.
Case research via ACCESS, Lexis Nexis and PACE Databases.
Review and Import Deposition Summaries.
Assist attorneys with preparing for depositions.
PDF Answers to Interrogatories to attorney attending deposition using Outlook..
Set up of conference calls for telephone depositions.
Research Discovery to determine Injured Parties Exposure.
Respond to Deposition Offers.
Receive all faxes and distribute to appropriate case assignments.
Request Medical Documents from Designated Defense Counsel.
Answer telephone inquiries regarding case information.
Check Requests for Expert Fees and Court Call Appearance Fees.
Maintain Access Database with current case information (i.e., New Complaints, Dismissals, Injured Party information).
Billing using Elite Webview.
10/2004- 01/2005 BERRY & BERRY, Oakland, CA
Calendaring Secretary
Maintain office calendar and assist attorneys with appearance assignments.
Enter and disseminate pertinent case-related dates and information into database.
Research case discrepancies and verify information received with outside counsel.
Contact outside counsel regarding notification of case information.
Maintain portion of consolidated group lists.
Create expert deposition matters within computer system for attorney and paralegal billing purposes.
Communicate with outside counsel and office staff for expert deposition appearances.
Communicate with expert deposition scheduling paralegals on a daily basis regarding upcoming depositions.
Inter Office Communication using Outlook.
04/2004- 08/30/2004 JOSEPH COSTELLA & ASSOCIATES, Oakland, CA
Legal Secretary
Temporary Position
Support Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury attorneys.
Prepare all correspondence via dictation.
Supervise and Coordinate workflow between secretaries.
Prepare legal documents for filing with the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board and Superior Court (i.e., Substitution of Attorneys (via Legal Solutions), Petition for Contribution, Answer to Petition, etc.).
Answer Complaints and prepare Cross Complaints.
Propound/Respond to Discovery Requests (i.e., Special Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents).
Schedule Plaintiff and Expert depositions (including contacting opposing counsel, court reporter and interpreter, if necessary).
Schedule IME/AME appointments for Injured Workers.
Review Deposition Transcripts and Prepare Report for Claims Representative.
Review Doctor’s Reports and Prepare Report for Claims Representative.
Transcription via Philips 725 Dictation System.
Calendaring via Lotus Notes.
Answer multi-line phone system.
Open new cases using Lawpack.
Word Processing.
11/2002-10/2003 ROBERTSON, FREILICH, BRUNO & COHEN, Newark, NJ
Legal Assistant
Organized and managed files.
Implemented and trained staff of new filing system.
Supervised and trained new file clerks, junior paralegals and secretaries.
Support Insurance Litigation attorneys.
Assisted with document reviews, coding, and bates stamping.
Integration of various images to databases using Summation.
Legal Research via Lexis Nexis.
Responsible for calendaring using Compulaw Vision SQL.
Indexed files to be sent to archives using Microsoft Excel.
Assisted in trial Preparation.
EDUCATION:
DeAnza Community College, Cupertino, CA (1999-2000)
Area of Study: Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts
REFERENCES:
Available upon request
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