Monique Swope
Plainfield
Summary
Through my experience working in many areas of the legal field, I bring strong ethics, responsibility,
integrity, organization, technical skills, writing skills, and customer service skills to any project I
handle.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Legal Administrative Assistant
Morreale, Brady, Malone, & Palmer
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Answer incoming calls from customers regarding document questions
- Prepare various relocation documents, such as contracts, relocation policies, consent forms, and any other required legal or administrative paperwork
- Enter client information accurately into databases or software systems
- Maintain organized records of all relocation documents and ensure they are easily accessible
- Ensure all relocation documents are prepared and submitted within established timelines
- Conduct thorough reviews of all documents to identify any errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
- Make necessary corrections or seek clarification from clients or relevant parties
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion, adhering to privacy and data protection regulations
- Please provide exceptional customer service by quickly responding to client inquiries, resolving issues, and offering support throughout the relocation process.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Legal Secretary
McDonald's
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to attorneys
- Intake for new remodel projects
- Provide preparation of legal remodel project documents
- Conducted title searches, reviewed property records, and prepared reports on real estate transactions
- Managed and organized case files, including maintaining electronic databases, indexing documents, and tracking case progress.
Legal Secretary
Judd Lofchie & Associates
07.2010 - 08.2018
- Conducted extensive research on real estate law, civil litigation, and estate planning, providing accurate and timely information to attorneys and clients
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, agreements, deeds, wills, and trusts
- Prepared and filed legal documents with courts, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines
- Managed and organized case files, including maintaining electronic databases, indexing documents, and tracking case progress
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, including drafting pleadings, gathering evidence, and coordinating with witnesses
- Maintained regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress, and addressing inquiries and concerns
- Conducted title searches, reviewed property records, and prepared reports on real estate transactions
- Assisted in coordinating closings and facilitated communication between parties involved, including clients, lenders, and title companies
- Assisted in the administration of estates, including drafting probate documents, organizing asset inventories, and communicating with beneficiaries
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, court appearances, and client consultations
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and mail
- Maintained and organized physical and electronic files, ensuring accurate and timely retrieval of information
- Supported attorneys in client intake and screening processes, including conducting initial interviews and gathering necessary documentation
Education
AAS - Paralegal Studies
Waubonsee Community College
Skills
- Customer Service
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
- CRM Software
- Account Balancing
- iManage Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Self Starter
- Administrative Support
- Phone Call Answering
- Filing
- Prioritization
- Documentation
- Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent
- Skills customer relations
- Customer satisfaction
- Database administration
- Forms
- Legal
- Microsoft access
- QuickBooks
Affiliations
National Society for Legal Technology - National Society for Legal Technology
Legal Technology Certificate
Timeline
Experience Legal Administrative Assistant
Morreale, Brady, Malone, & Palmer
08.2019 - 01.2024
Legal Secretary
McDonald's
08.2018 - 09.2019
Legal Secretary
Judd Lofchie & Associates
07.2010 - 08.2018
AAS - Paralegal Studies
Waubonsee Community College
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