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.
- 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
