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Hands-on Legal Secretary-Administrative/Executive Assistant with extensive experience in Litigation with a strong concentration on Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement. Proven track record in:› developing client relationships › proactive work ethic› resolving problems that impact productivity› taking initiative in moving projects forward.Eighteen straight years as legal secretary to Senior Partner and Practice Group Leader. Top level proficiency in word processing, telephone communication, filing system maintenance, drafting of client and internal correspondence, calendar and transcription, and client billing. Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of an organization and determine best use of resources. Professional demeanor, superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with a sharp attention to detail. Flexible, team player, and demonstrated exemplary service awareness. Ability to maintain confidential information and perform well under pressure.SKILLS: Aderant Expert (Billing). Change-Pro (Redline Comparison). Chrome River (Expense Reimbursement/Invoice Payment). DTE and INTAPP (Time Entry Systems). EMS (Conference Room Scheduling/Arrangements). iManage DeskSite (Work Product Management). INTAPP Open (Conflicts/New Client-Matter). MS Office 2010 (Excel [familiar], Outlook, PowerPoint [familiar], Word). WSRM (WorkSite Records Manager).Hands on experience in handling office equipment such as faxing, photocopiers, printers and scanners.WORK EXPERIENCE:GOODWIN PROCTER LLP, Boston, MA

Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Assistance, Securities Litigation, Legal Research, and 16 others.