Sample Legal Secretary Resume

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Seeking a position as an legal secretary in a challenging work environment

A legal secretary position in a firm that recognizes hard work and commitment as key to successful job performance.

To secure the position of legal secretary in a corporate legal department.

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Seven years experience as a legal secretary in a demanding environment. Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex responsibilities efficiently and accurately. An independent and self motivated professional with solid knowledge of legal procedures.

A self motivated professional with proven research skills and strict attention to detail. Demonstrated the use of accumulated knowledge and experience to exercise independent judgment and make valid decisions. Strong computer skills and outstanding communication skills. A resourceful and reliable team member.

A well qualified legal secretary with over eight years diverse experience in a large law firm. Proven track record in completing assignments independently, meeting deadlines efficiently, and producing high quality work. Strong administrative and legal practice skills and knowledge. A hard working self-starter committed to superior client and attorney service.

Legal Secretary

Baines, Jackson and Adler LLP, New York, NY

January 2006 - Date

• provide high level secretarial and administrative support to three senior partners
• draft and manage correspondence
• process range of standard legal documents including contracts, appeals, warrants and subpoenas
• schedule legal meetings and appointments
• take and transcribe notes, minutes and dictation
• maintain schedules and calendars
• prepare legal forms including accident reports, applications and courtroom requests
• proofread and revise legal documents
• maintain files in accordance with state and federal documentation laws
• conduct legal research and collate information for partners
• collect records
• file motions
• follow up on court cases
• maintain law libraries
• interact extensively with clients from point of referral

Legal Secretary

Northside Legal Associates New York, NY

August 2003 - November 2006

• provided full secretarial support to four attorneys
• prepared legal documents, correspondence and papers
• filed court documents
• maintained court schedule
• scheduled meetings, hearing dates and depositions
• reviewed legal publications for information relevant to pending cases
• collated and submitted articles to attorneys
• handled incoming mail
• tracked and submitted attorneys' expenses
• assisted with billing
• set up and maintained litigation database

Devry College, New York, NY
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business Administration 2003

• MS Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Powerpoint
• Hummingbird Document Management
• working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• knowledge of local, state and federal filing rules
• transcription and typing skills (65wpm)
• excellent spelling and grammar skills

• communication skills
• organization and planning skills
• information collection and management
• attention to detail
• decision-making and judgment
• initiative
• confidentiality
• team work

Mr John Brewster
Senior Associate, Northside Legal Associates

(212) 312 2000

jbrew@nlass.com