Kathleen M. Kilker

508 Ralston Drive, Mount Laurel , NJ 08054

856-439-0330

kilker6@aol.com

 

CAREER PROFILE

A highly dynamic, skilled and qualified professional legal secretary/ administrative assistant, offering versatile office management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.  Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations.  Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

skills

 

Written and Verbal Communication

Critical Thinking

Interdepartmental Coordination

Social Perceptiveness

 

Typing (70 wpm)

Planning and Scheduling

Time Management

certifications

 

Microsoft Office Specialist – Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel 2003

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant

 Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP, Philadelphia, PA

1994 – 2009

·      Knowledge of principles and procedures for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

·      Provided extensive administrative and secretarial duties supporting the litigation department, involving product liability, insurance defense and intellectual property litigation.

·      Assisted senior IP associate in managing trademark portfolio which required intense attention to detail.

·      Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.

·      Mailed, faxed, or arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

·      Organized and maintained law libraries, documents, and case files.

·      Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.

·      Completed various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.

·      Prepared and distributed invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.

·      Composed and distributed inter-departmental memorandums (e-mail, documentary and voice) ensuring timely delivery and receipt of important information while at the time maintaining confidentiality.

·      Prepared trial binders, various pre-trial filings and assisted with client and expert witness trial preparation.

·      Coordinated travel arrangements and kept complete calendar of activities and meetings.

·      Entered, transcribed, recorded, stored, or maintained information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

·      Communicated with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.