Sherry Roby
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 541-747-1835, (C) 541-515-5602,
Objective
I have worked in the legal field for over 25 years. My goal is to use strong existing clerical and assistant skills in a new field.
Work Experience
Legal Assistant (07/14/2000 – 04/15/2008)
Last Employer: Harder Wells Baron
Contact Person: Penny Cowdin (541) 686-1969
Responsibilities: Organized and managed 300 active files in the area of Social Security disability law, which involved gathering information to file appeals and evaluate issues. Trained new employees and employees transferring from other departments. Drafted correspondence and pleadings. Interviewed and compiled information from clients and other sources. Gathered information from various agencies. Communicated/worked closely with state and federal agencies. Scheduled appointments, evaluations, hearings and testimony of doctors. Maintained day-to-day calendar and tickle system.
Accomplishments: Created indexing procedure to manage medical records. Created formbook and procedural outlines for training purposes.
Legal Secretary (12/07/1999 – 05/15/2000)
Last Employer: Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin
Contact Person: (417) 268-4025
Responsibilities: Completed dictation related to school district issues and insurance defense matters. Entered attorney billable hours. Prepared interrogatories. Monitored attorney email. (This position was in Springfield, Missouri. I left it to return home to Oregon.)
Receptionist, Legal Secretary/Assistant (12/08/1983 – 10/15/1999)
Last Employer: Johnson Cram Harder
Contact Person: Penny Cowdin (541) 686-1969
Responsibilities: Answered telephones, greeted clients, scheduled appointments, and completed dictation. Paralegal managing Chapter 13 bankruptcy department. Supervised Chapter 7 bankruptcy department. Assisted clients in completing forms. Prepared bankruptcy petitions, chapter 13 plans and confirmation orders. Negotiated with creditors and their attorneys. Worked closely with the trustee's office and Bankruptcy Court.
Accomplishments: Created comprehensive formbook and procedural outlines before leaving the firm to move to Missouri.
Receptionist, Legal Secretary (12/17/1980 – 03/15/1983)
Last Employer: Johnson Cram & Harder
Contact Person: Penny Cowdin (541) 686-1969
Responsibilities: Answered telephones, greeted clients, scheduled appointments, completed dictation in the areas of criminal, family, social security, and bankruptcy law.
Education
Establishment: Merritt Davis Business College
Degree: Legal Secretary
Education Period: 10/17/1979 - 09/09/1980
Average Grade: 3.5
Skills
90+ WPM typing Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects. Strong organizational skills. Strong client and co-worker relation skills.
Computer Skills: SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Quickbooks, Time Slips MacIntosh and PC