Leonie Bickford-Hart
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Focused Legal Secretary with a solid administrative support background. Adept at paying attention to the details as well as seeing the larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines.
Polished communication skills and technical aptitude. Exhibits advanced knowledge of legal terminology and proper law office protocols, who thrives under pressure and successfully works with diverse teams.
Proficient in LEAP Legal software.
30 years experience in various types of law, for the past 9 1/2 years in Family Law. Strong knowledge of legal processes, and office management procedures.
Equipped with a positive attitude who functions well in large corporate office environments.
Manages priorities for multiple high profile lawyers with ease.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/PA
CE Family Lawyers
Brighton, Victoria
06.2007 - 11.2016
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
- Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Conducted daily accounting on all finances, deposits and safe.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Supported a team of [Number] attorneys in [Type of Law] law.
- Supported a team of [Number] attorneys in [Type of Law] law.
- Supported a team of [Number] attorneys in [Type of Law] law.
- Filed documents with the courts on behalf of the attorney.
- Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorney and senior paralegal.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded them to the appropriate departments.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients.
- Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Entered new cases into company database.
Education
GED - undefined
Hartill Underwood Commercial College
1986
Skills
- Typing speed 120 WPM
- 30 years in legal administration
- Legal Trek proficient
- Switchboard operation
- Editing and proofreading
- Document management
- Executive calendars
- Efficient multi-tasker
Family Law (Melbourne)
General Litigation (Perth and Canberra)
Personal injury compensation (Perth and Canberra)
Criminal injuries compensation (Canberra)
Workers compensation (Perth)
Additional Information
Prior to returning to law in 2007, I worked in various environments as a home care worker and cleaner. Prior to my marriage, I worked in Canberra firstly at the Attorney General's Office and then in the Diplomatic Corp.
I assisted the then High Commissioner for Western Samoa in establishing the High Commission in Canberra and was the only administrative staff for approximately 18 months. I returned to law when taxation legislation changed and forced me to do so!
My experience in law has been in 3 different States and has been extensive although my preference is and remains in Family Law, which I enjoy.
Timeline
Legal Assistant/PA
CE Family Lawyers
06.2007 - 11.2016
GED - undefined
Hartill Underwood Commercial College
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