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Executive Legal Assistant Resume

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Austin, AR

OBJECTIVE

I would like to have a secure position in a well established firm with a positive work environment and to lead client-oriented team to exponential growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Little Rock, AR January 2008-Present
Executive Legal Assistant

  • Manage all accounts to ensure accurate and prompt litigation from service to judgment (to liquidation if necessary) specializing in commercial debt collection.
  • Lead the hourly and commercial debt collection department supporting one partner and two associates, supported by one law clerk and one paralegal.
  • Research assets to liquidate judgments through Writs of Garnishment and Execution.
  • Act as main liaison between attorneys and clients, including Ford, Capital One and numerous forwarders.
  • Track all hourly invoiced and contingency payments received.
  • Send monthly invoices and maintain all accounting to assure clients have paid current balances.
  • Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  • Prepare court correspondence and litigation pleadings.
  • Oversee commercial Foreclosure, Quiet Title Actions, and Mortgages to ensure seamless and prompt conclusions.

Accomplishments

  • Compiled a comprehensive report to overview each direct and forwarding client's placement trends and overall liquidation rates resulting in new policies and procedures to maximize revenue.
  • Structured a system to research assets to eliminate wasted time and effectively increase profit through judgment liquidation.

Confidential, Little Rock, AR March 2007-December 2007
District Sales Consultant

  • Supported local salon owners to grow business by implementing business systems through retail.
  • Organized and managed education opportunities for local salons.
  • Kept all regional salons up-to-date on product knowledge and promotions.
  • Handled all regional customer service needs and issues.

Accomplishments

  • Expanded territory by implementing consultative sales methods.
  • Assisted in organization of a straightforward order placement system to ensure client satisfaction and to minimize warehouse shipping errors.
Skills Summary
  • Effective problem solver; prioritize and manage heavy work flow without direct supervision.
  • Close working relationship with clients resulting in high customer satisfaction and continuing growth.
  • Highly proficient in law office billing system.
  • CLS- Collection Master; Lexis Nexis-Practice Advantage; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Access.
  • Positive attitude; work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff.
  • Excellent working relationship with billing attorneys.

Education

Major: Christian Missions Minor: French

Professional and personal references upon request

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