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Seeking the opportunity to provide business consulting services -- bookkeeping, management, organization, and administration -- to businesses, companies and individuals.
SKILLS:
• Proficient with Quickbooks, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Abacus & Timeslips (Version 9.1)(legal billing programs and calendaring software), WordPerfect; internet/research capabilities.
• Ability to use both platforms - PCs or Macs
• Paralegal capabilities, including corporate minute book maintenance, preparation of SS4 and other IRS forms; preparation of EDD forms; internet research.
• Law Office Management and Administration, including insurance matters
• Payroll – Quarterly and Year End Tax Returns for 1-5 employees;
• Bookkeeping and accounting matters (includes Trust asset management)
• Create / set-up office and/or filing systems for new businesses
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
• Persistently organized
• Able to multi-task a variety of assignments
• Able to produce under deadlines and handle large, on-going projects
• Excellent writing, communication, and editing skills
• Team Player
EXPERIENCE:
SMYRSKI LAW GROUP, A P.C., SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Paralegal and Bookkeeping (1/2004-2/2007)
HOFFMAN, SABBAN & WATENMAKER, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Legal Assistant to Of-Counsel and Senior Associate (4/2001-12/2002)
LICHTER, GROSSMAN, NICHOLS & ADLER, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Legal Assistant (1998)
RICHMAN, LAWRENCE, MANN, ET AL., BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Legal Assistant to Senior Partner (1995-1997)
EDUCATION:
• University of West Los Angeles, School of Paralegal Studies, Inglewood, CA (American Bar Association Approved) – 1999-2001; Enrolled in Paralegal Specialist Certificate program in Corporate Law with a minor emphasis in Intellectual Property; Dean’s List: 1999-2000.
• West Los Angeles City College, Culver City, CA – Graduated May 1995 – Associate of Arts Degree (History); Dean’s List: 1994
• University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA – Major: Fine Arts/Art History (1982-1984)
PERSONAL:
• Monty Hall-Cedars-Sinai Diabetes Tennis Tournament, Los Angeles, CA (1996-1998) – volunteered in the Executive Committee (charity)
• Hobbies include flyfishing, hiking, reading, traveling
• Resides in Los Angeles with my husband, son, and four Chihuahuas.
References Available Upon Request.