Maria Sanchez Email & Phone Number

201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Provides varied, responsible and confidential secretarial and office administrative assistance to 8 attorneys. Drafts pleadings, subpoenas, briefs, contracts and other legal documents and correspondence, memorandum and reports from stenographic notes, brief instructions, dictated tapes or printed materials. Calendars and schedules court dates, meetings and appointments for attorneys; files or arranges for the filing of legal briefs and other necessary paperwork with the court. Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing information regarding the particular area of assignment, which may require the use of judgment and interpretation of policies and procedures or taking messages or referring the caller to the proper attorney. Processes a variety of legal agreements, contracts, etc., following attorney's instructions. Researches and compiles a variety of informational materials. Types drafts and a wide variety of finished documents, including both general and legal-related correspondence and documents; may use word processing equipment and input or retrieve data and prepare reports using an on-line computer system. Initiates specified correspondence such as transmittal letters independently for signature by appropriate staff; reviews finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English and Spanish usage. Organizes and maintains chronological and other files. Relieves attorneys of certain administrative matters by following up on projects, transmitting information, keeping informed of pertinent activities, and scheduling and arranging for meetings. Organizes own work, sets priorities and meets critical deadlines. Often used and an Spanish Interpreter or translation of work from Spanish to English or English to Spanish.