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Heather Gleeson

Keilor Park,VIC

Summary

Hardworking Legal Assistant with over 20 years of experience. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time. I believe I have the knowledge and experience to excel in a variety of high pressure administrative roles.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Arnold Thomas Becker
09.2021 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court on behalf of Lawyers.

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

AdviceLine Injury Lawyers
02.2017 - 08.2021
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside Lawyers, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Holding Redlich
07.1989 - 08.2005
  • Organized documents to manage paper systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court.
  • Worked alongside Lawyers, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Education

No Degree -

Niddrie High School
Niddrie Vic

Skills

  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Interview Transcription
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Administrative Support
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Database Management
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Client Service and Support
  • Correspondence
  • Court Document Filing

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Arnold Thomas Becker
09.2021 - Current

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

AdviceLine Injury Lawyers
02.2017 - 08.2021

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Holding Redlich
07.1989 - 08.2005

No Degree -

Niddrie High School

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