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Docketing and data entry, processing and handling of incoming court filings, public assistance and office support, document preparation and processing, generate orders for Clerk's signature, create effective organizational and filing systems including quick and thorough indexing, filing and storage for easy access to critical information and streamlined office functionality, creation and maintenance of shared drive and filing system, communicate with court personnel on all levels. Majorly involved in development and training of peers and court personnel in new court software (paperless program). Attended Adobe Workshop classes. Other duties included copying, scanning, document processing, helping the public on the phone, in person or via e-mail, use and maintenance of postage machine, cross trained on many levels for additional office support. Required to stay updated on court procedures and policies.

This position had a variety of responsibilities including scheduling, updating and maintaining busy attorney calendars, preparation and filing of pleadings, notices, correspondence and inner office memos, billing, mail distribution and delivery, reception and administrative duties on occasion, creation of indexes and exhibits, copying, scanning and filing. I also filled out lengthy bankruptcy questionnaires, accepted payments from clientele and answered any questions regarding their bill/payments. I was required to communicate with a wide variety of people (clients, opposing counsels, court personnel and other business professionals) via telephone, e-mail or in person. I attended conferences and acted as a witness on several occasions. I was trusted with an office key and was expected to open and close the office.

I started as a File Clerk and moved up to a Legal Claims Assistant position fairly quickly. From that position I moved up to a Confirmation Clerk which was part of a scheduling team. Through out all of these positions, many of my daily duties stayed the same with added responsibility. Filing, creating indexes and composites, confirmation of calendared events for several busy attorneys, preparation of files for upcoming events, closing out old cases, and preparation of conference rooms were all daily duties. I was cross trained to cover several responsibilities including: running the postage machine and picking up mail from the PO box, covering the receptionist desk and opening new files. Other duties included making copies, scanning documents, maintaining shared file systems, creating medical composites, billing for my daily services.

At Dodds and Farrell, my job duties varied greatly. Most of my regular duties included data entry, filling out financial affidavits and preparing other discovery for our client's family law cases. I assisted the paralegal with scheduling, document preparation and dictation, and any special projects. I helped set up for conferences and would occasionally meet with clients on my own to discuss their discovery questions, billing and take payments, or take care of any special requests. I was also required to help with basic office functions, such as preparing copies, filing, scanning and opening new files. I was cross trained to cover the receptionist desk and ran office errands quite regularly. I was issued office keys and was trusted to open and close the office each day.

My main priorities were customer service and sales. My daily duties included fitting customers with safety gear, helping with custom orders and tending the cashier. On occasion, I attended special events and helped work the store's booth. I maintained a healthy sales quota and was exceptional at communicating with clients and established a long-term, loyal customer base.