Experienced Legal Secretary and Writer
Name: Valerie Pike
Type of Writer: Legal Writer
Location: United States
Rate Type: per hour
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Profile Summary
Summary of Skills and Experience
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Exceptional follow through and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Dictaphone transcription
Typing capability of 75 wpm
Computer skills include Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and QuickBooks
Experience / Education / Qualifications
Work Experience
Jones & Lester, LLP
September 2010 to December 2010
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Entered calendar dates on attorney’s schedules
Typed various pleadings
Filed documents at courthouse
Kept ongoing record of all incoming checks and deposits
Answered and transferred all incoming phone calls and took messages
Processed incoming mail and correspondence
Ordered supplies from vendors
Kept ongoing list of library books
Helped with filing and created new files
Estrellita - Accelerated Beginning Spanish Reading Program August, 2010 to October, 2010 Administrative Assistant
Mailed out catalog requests
Processed purchase orders
Handled Eudora emails
Reviewed bids
Entered new contacts into Sales Force Marketing program
Managed calendar and travel for conferences for consultants in Devonthink program
Entered Accounts payable and receivable
Updated QuickBooks and reconciled credit card and checking account
Handled bank deposits
Ordered new UPN Barcode for book materials
Processed paperwork for copyrights
Costell & Cornelius
December 2006 to July 2010 Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant to Two Managing Partners
Handled all correspondence
Generated bills and entered time slips
Made payments to clients and billed expenses
Handled litigation filing of pleadings
Made deposits into Trust Accounts
Maintained daily overdraft reports
Conversed with clients on wire transfers for large commercial real estate construction loans
Handled requests for transfer of funds
Kept a log of Loan Summary Reports
Managed monthly credit card statements for reimbursements
Scheduled meetings and conference calls
Worked closely with both internal and external customers to meet their service needs
Performed credit information requests on new borrowers for the USA Patriot Act
Exercised discretion and kept the strictest levels of confidentiality
Supreme Court of Arkansas April 2006-October 2006
Administrative Data Entry
Oversaw all data entry clerks’ monthly reports and legal histories for attorneys ad litem in the childhood neglect department of the State of Arkansas
Calculated mileage for the various attorneys ad litem.
Ronald S. Kate & Company April 2005-August 2005
Executive Secretary
Handled payroll for independent contractors for leased buildings
Managed checkbooks on a daily basis, accounts payable and bills due for rent to the different real estate
occupants
Assisted in the signing of leases
Handled all travel arrangements
Composed letters to different tenants
Answered the phone and scheduled appointments
John Pike Homes May 2002-May 2004
Executive Assistant
Provided assistance in managing different spec homes being built
Made copies of house plans and ordered materials
Scheduled contractors to work when needed
Provided general bookkeeping and drafted correspondence
Handled payroll and accounting for taxes
Made bank deposits
Purchased supplies
Interior Design for when the houses were framed.
Wilson & Associates December 1999-May 2004
Administrative Assistant
Provided administrative support to the bankruptcy, closing, and title departments
Typed legal descriptions
Handled travel arrangements
Took care of personal errands
Hatfield & Lassiter
Legal Secretary and Receptionist
Interacted with various clients for estate planning
Handled all correspondence and filing
Answered phone and took messages
Faxed and checked emails
AFCO Steel
Assistant to Vice President of Contracting
Answered high volume incoming calls and message relay
Printed out reports for the construction of new buildings
Conversed with the engineering department
Typed correspondence on the Dictaphone
Interests and Activities
Yoga, Scuba Diving and Kayaking
Education
Arkansas Stenotype Institute for Court Reporting
Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids Certification by Shana Meyerson
Kahlon Family Services Yoga for Kid’s with Autism and Special Needs
200 hour Yoga Works Course will complete Sept. 2012