Ruth Cameron Email & Phone Number

Seeking an administrative/secretarial position with an exceptional company, where my abilities and experience will add value to the company. My experience in the legal field provided me with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt to innovative methods and computer programs. I excel at organization and am detail oriented. I will assist supervisors and management with professionalism, problem-solving skills, and respect for deadlines. I aim to deliver measurable, achievable, and relevant goals to all operational objectives. Relevant Skills• Drafting, proofreading, and editing documents• MicroSoft programs• Adobe• Billing programs• Scanners/copy machines• Develop/maintain procedures• Filing (paper and electronic)• Document databases• Scheduling• Detail focused• Written and oral communicationCertifications/Honors• Paralegal Certificate, University of San Diego• Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Military• Military Leadership Management Education and Training, San Diego• Military Justice Clerical Procedures, San Diego• Military Career Information and Counseling, San DiegoProfessional ExperienceHaeggquist & Eck, LLP, San Diego, California May 2011 to December 2020Senior Paralegal/Office Manager/Legal Secretary for a civil litigation law firm.• Assisted partners and associate attorneys with court filings and correspondence, including drafting, proofreading, and editing.• Organized, created, and maintained office templates and procedures.• Answered and directed calls from clients, judges, counsel, journalists, and vendors.• Organized, created, and maintained files, calendars, office records, monthly reports, and supplies.• Researched court rules, case law, and company profiles.• Coordinated, downloaded, and maintained software licenses.Blood Hurst & O’Reardon LLP, San Diego, California January 2010 to May 2011Legal Secretary for senior partners and associates. Same tasks as described above.Hagens Berman Sobol & Shapiro LLP, Berkeley, California May to July 2007Legal Secretary for senior partners and associates. Same tasks as described above.Coughlin Stoia Rudman & Dowd, LLP, San Diego/San Francisco, California April 1988 to May 2007Legal Secretary for senior partners and associates. Same tasks as described above. Additionally:• Assisted trial teams; established and organized efficient offices for trials in various locations throughout California.• Negotiated contracts with hotels, court reporters, and vendors.

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  University Of San Diego

  Paralegal Certificate