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Erin Elizabeth Hester

Shell Cove,NSW

Summary

Executive/Administrative Assistant with over 10 successful years providing exceptional support to various professionals. I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have developed a strong work ethic, adaptability, and have exceptional interpersonal skills. I am highly organized with a talent for multitasking using superior time management and decision-making abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Hudson Frank Pty Ltd
WFH
07.2019 - Current
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.

Executive Legal Assistant

Mills Oakley Lawyers
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Provided administrative support to a Partner, Special Counsel and Lawyer
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
  • Drafted pleadings and other legal documents from dictated materials or lawyers instructions.
  • Coordinated the service of subpoenas to appropriate persons
  • Prepared correspondence, memoranda and reports for lawyers.
  • Processed incoming mail, emails and other communications related to ongoing legal matters.
  • Scanned documents into computer databases for easy retrieval during future reference needs.
  • Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments.
  • Organized travel arrangements, including flights, transportation, and accommodation for both lawyers and witnesses related to cases
  • Organsised medico legal appointments.

Executive Legal Assistant

DLA Phillips Fox/DLA Piper
Sydney, NSW
01.2010 - 10.2014
  • Provided administrative support to 2 Partners and fee earners in the Insurance practice group.
  • Performed monthly billing including drafting, amending and finalising invoices.
  • Performed administrative tasks including filing of documents with courts or agencies.
  • Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
  • Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
  • Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.

Legal Assistant

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Sydney
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Provided administrative support to a Lawyer and Senior Associate by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organising files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organisation requirements.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.

Education

Diploma of Business Administration -

St Patrick's Business College
Sydney, NSW
12-2006

High School Diploma -

Aquinas College
Menai
12-2004

Skills

  • High attention to detail
  • Preparing correspondence
  • Maintain filing systems
  • Customer service
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Calendar Management
  • Travel administration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Hudson Frank Pty Ltd
07.2019 - Current

Executive Legal Assistant

Mills Oakley Lawyers
10.2014 - 06.2016

Executive Legal Assistant

DLA Phillips Fox/DLA Piper
01.2010 - 10.2014

Legal Assistant

Sparke Helmore Lawyers
01.2007 - 01.2010

Diploma of Business Administration -

St Patrick's Business College

High School Diploma -

Aquinas College

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