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JAN DUNLAP 9635 Brock Avenue Downey, CA 90240
562-927-5487 (home) 562-822-7929 (cell) [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Over 20 years experience as a civil litigation secretary and floater secretary specializing in litigation and employment law; knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures; selfmotivated, confident and high energy person with excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through with projects to completion; excellent team player. Proficient in Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007, WordPerfect, WorkSite (Styles), DocsOpen, Hummingbird, SoftSolutions, Microsoft Outlook, Legal Solutions, U.S. Court Forms, Delta View, Comparite, Carpe Diem, Timeslips, PerfectLaw, WebLaw, Typing 60-65 wpm and Ability to Work Under Pressure. March 2009 - Present Various Legal Employment Agencies Los Angeles & Newport Beach, California Temporary Litigation Secretary Provided secretarial support on short-term and long-term assignments at law firms such as Jenner & Block LLP, Buchalter Nemer LLP, Aleshire & Wynder LLP, Breon & Shaeffer PLC, Burhenn& Gest LLP and Scott & Whitehead. Enjoyed the challenge of working for the Managing Partner at Jenner & Block LLP, supported one of the labor partners at Breon & Shaeffer PLC, who represents school districts, and also one of the environmental partners at Burhenn & Gest who taught me E-Filing. November 1997 ± March 2006 ± Floater Secretary March 2006 ± December 2008 ± Litigation Secretary PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP Los Angeles, California First hired as a floater secretary, assisting numerous lawyers in the Litigation, Employment, Corporate, Tax and Real Estate Departments; Later assigned to support a tax lawyer and a litigation associate; Responsible for filing court documents in state and federal courts; Assisted tax lawyer in preparing court documents in state court trial; Transcribed and composed correspondence to clients and counsel; transcribed daily memorandums; maintained calendars; Telephonic interfacing with clients and opposing counsel; Performed conflict checks via e-mail; prepared new matter opening case sheets; Prepared expense reimbursement reports; input lawyers¶ timesheets into system;handled travel arrangements; Prepared hearing notebooks; arranged conference rooms for depositions and meetings; and Researched cases through Lexis Nexus using the Firm¶s Portal.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 1991 ± October 1997 Various Legal Employment Agencies Los Angeles & Newport Beach, California Temporary Litigation Secretary Provided secretarial support on short-term and long-term assignments for law firms, while pursuing a college education. Assisted firms specializing in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate, Insurance Defense and other fields of law. September 1990 ± April 1991 CASE, KNOWLSON, MOBLEY, BURNETT & LUBER Irvine, California Litigation Secretary Supported a litigation partner and two associates; Filed court pleadings in state and federal courts; Telephonic interfacing with court clerks, clients and opposing counsel; Arranged for depositions and meetings; and Maintained court files. June 1983 ± March 1990 SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP Los Angeles, California Labor/Litigation Secretary Supported a labor partner and associate; Prepared state and federal court documents to be filed with the court; Transcribed daily correspondence and memorandums using a dictaphone; Prepared expense reimbursement reports; arranged travel arrangements; Typed lawyers¶ timesheets into the system; and Arranged conference rooms for depositions and meetings. August 1982 ± June 1983 MORGAN, WENZEL & McNICHOLAS Los Angeles, California Legal Secretary Trainee Worked for two litigation associates; Learned the procedure of preparing state and federal court documents, and filing them with the court; and Typed daily correspondence and asbestos summaries. EDUCATION: California State University, Fullerton. Need 12 units for a B.A. in Psychology.
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562-927-5487 (home) 562-822-7929 (cell) [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Over 20 years experience as a civil litigation secretary and floater secretary specializing in litigation and employment law; knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures; selfmotivated, confident and high energy person with excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through with projects to completion; excellent team player. Proficient in Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007, WordPerfect, WorkSite (Styles), DocsOpen, Hummingbird, SoftSolutions, Microsoft Outlook, Legal Solutions, U.S. Court Forms, Delta View, Comparite, Carpe Diem, Timeslips, PerfectLaw, WebLaw, Typing 60-65 wpm and Ability to Work Under Pressure. March 2009 - Present Various Legal Employment Agencies Los Angeles & Newport Beach, California Temporary Litigation Secretary Provided secretarial support on short-term and long-term assignments at law firms such as Jenner & Block LLP, Buchalter Nemer LLP, Aleshire & Wynder LLP, Breon & Shaeffer PLC, Burhenn& Gest LLP and Scott & Whitehead. Enjoyed the challenge of working for the Managing Partner at Jenner & Block LLP, supported one of the labor partners at Breon & Shaeffer PLC, who represents school districts, and also one of the environmental partners at Burhenn & Gest who taught me E-Filing. November 1997 ± March 2006 ± Floater Secretary March 2006 ± December 2008 ± Litigation Secretary PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP Los Angeles, California First hired as a floater secretary, assisting numerous lawyers in the Litigation, Employment, Corporate, Tax and Real Estate Departments; Later assigned to support a tax lawyer and a litigation associate; Responsible for filing court documents in state and federal courts; Assisted tax lawyer in preparing court documents in state court trial; Transcribed and composed correspondence to clients and counsel; transcribed daily memorandums; maintained calendars; Telephonic interfacing with clients and opposing counsel; Performed conflict checks via e-mail; prepared new matter opening case sheets; Prepared expense reimbursement reports; input lawyers¶ timesheets into system;handled travel arrangements; Prepared hearing notebooks; arranged conference rooms for depositions and meetings; and Researched cases through Lexis Nexus using the Firm¶s Portal.
SKILLS:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 1991 ± October 1997 Various Legal Employment Agencies Los Angeles & Newport Beach, California Temporary Litigation Secretary Provided secretarial support on short-term and long-term assignments for law firms, while pursuing a college education. Assisted firms specializing in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate, Insurance Defense and other fields of law. September 1990 ± April 1991 CASE, KNOWLSON, MOBLEY, BURNETT & LUBER Irvine, California Litigation Secretary Supported a litigation partner and two associates; Filed court pleadings in state and federal courts; Telephonic interfacing with court clerks, clients and opposing counsel; Arranged for depositions and meetings; and Maintained court files. June 1983 ± March 1990 SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP Los Angeles, California Labor/Litigation Secretary Supported a labor partner and associate; Prepared state and federal court documents to be filed with the court; Transcribed daily correspondence and memorandums using a dictaphone; Prepared expense reimbursement reports; arranged travel arrangements; Typed lawyers¶ timesheets into the system; and Arranged conference rooms for depositions and meetings. August 1982 ± June 1983 MORGAN, WENZEL & McNICHOLAS Los Angeles, California Legal Secretary Trainee Worked for two litigation associates; Learned the procedure of preparing state and federal court documents, and filing them with the court; and Typed daily correspondence and asbestos summaries. EDUCATION: California State University, Fullerton. Need 12 units for a B.A. in Psychology.
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