Ruth Hernandez
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic, detail-oriented legal secretary with a strong focus on document management and attorney support. Proficient in office software, enhancing workflow efficiency and contributing to successful trial preparation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
HeplerBroom LLC (merged With Price, Tunney & Reiter)
Chicago, IL
05.2003 - 05.2026
- Managed case files and documentation with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Coordinated scheduling for client meetings, court appearances, and depositions, optimizing attorney availability.
- Maintained electronic filing system, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Assisted in drafting correspondence, and legal documents such as pleadings, discovery and motions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys.
- Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Ran conflict checks and initiated steps to open new matters.
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Christopher Hurley & Associates
Chicago, IL
09.2001 - 01.2003
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, such as filing and data entry, to support office efficiency.
- Prepared and filed legal documents in compliance with court requirements.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Education
No Degree - Travel & Tourism
Humacao Community College
Humacao, Puerto RicoHigh School Diploma -
Roberto Clemente High School
Chicago, IL06-1992
Skills
- Court filing
- Document formatting
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Word processing
- Typing speed 75 WPM
- Proficient in Microsoft office, Adobe acrobat, and Excel
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Secretary
HeplerBroom LLC (merged With Price, Tunney & Reiter)
05.2003 - 05.2026
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Christopher Hurley & Associates
09.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Travel & Tourism
Humacao Community College
High School Diploma -
Roberto Clemente High School