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Tara Templeman

Alstonville,NSW

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Secretary with vast knowledge of legal industry and office management. Organized and efficient to learn new processes quickly. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

Somerville Laundry Lomax Solicitors
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.

Crew Trainer

McDonalds
11.2019 - 10.2022
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.

Children's Entertainer

Character Zoo
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Danced, sang and conducted games encouraging guest participation through playful antics and engagement.
  • Created fun and animated skits aligned with company mission and values for guest enjoyment.
  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
  • Remained in costume for extended periods for maximum performance effect.
  • Navigated through large crowds to sign autographs or pose for pictures at guest request.
  • Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
  • Engaged with audiences to create memorable experiences at live performances.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alstonville High School
Alstonville, NSW
09.2022

Skills

  • Document Filing
  • Legal Coding
  • Legal Trek Proficient
  • Litigative Law
  • Commercial Law - Estate Planning
  • Spreadsheets
  • Civil Law
  • Drafting Legal Documents
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Client Correspondence
  • Document Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Appointment Setting
  • Case Management
  • Litigation Support

Timeline

Legal Secretary

Somerville Laundry Lomax Solicitors
08.2022 - Current

Crew Trainer

McDonalds
11.2019 - 10.2022

Children's Entertainer

Character Zoo
01.2014 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Alstonville High School
Tara Templeman