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, NSW09.2022
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