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Felice St-Germain

Ellenwood

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
03.2004 - 05.2019
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
  • Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Improved efficiency in document production and management through introduction of advanced software tools.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.

Legal Assistant and Assistant Office Manager

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis
02.1994 - 03.2004
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.

Legal Secretary

Hurt, Richardson, Garner, Todd & Cadenhead
08.1992 - 01.1994
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
  • Enhanced attorney productivity with proficient management of case files and schedules.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to prepare comprehensive trial materials, assisting in successful case outcomes.
  • Trained new staff members on office procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive team dynamic within the firm.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal document preparation.
  • Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
  • Streamlined billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for firm's services.
  • Enhanced accuracy of legal documents by conducting meticulous proofreading, reducing need for revisions.
  • 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.

Secretary to Legal Department; Consumer AfManager

M & M Products Company
05.1992 - 08.1992

Education

One Year Executive Secretarial Certificate - Secretarial

Katharine Gibbs School
Providence, RI

Business Communication

Providence College
Providence, RI

Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA

Continuing Education Course - African American Studies: Dr. CT Vivian

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
03.2004 - 05.2019

Legal Assistant and Assistant Office Manager

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis
02.1994 - 03.2004

Legal Secretary

Hurt, Richardson, Garner, Todd & Cadenhead
08.1992 - 01.1994

Secretary to Legal Department; Consumer AfManager

M & M Products Company
05.1992 - 08.1992

One Year Executive Secretarial Certificate - Secretarial

Katharine Gibbs School

Business Communication

Providence College

Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College

B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies

Clayton State University

Continuing Education Course - African American Studies: Dr. CT Vivian

Clayton State University

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