Natalie Hodges
Brighton
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regions Bank Bankruptcy Department
Call center associate
Memphis
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Legal Assistant
Cyburn Sullivan III
Covington
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various cases.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for easy access.
Legal Assistant
Garrett Law Firm
Memphis
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various cases.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for easy access.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and documentation needs.
- Coordinated meetings and schedules for attorneys and clients efficiently.
Legal Assistant
Cyburn Sullivan III
Covington
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various cases.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for easy access.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and documentation needs.
- Reviewed incoming documents for compliance with legal standards and requirements.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Legal Assistant
Richard Cartwright
Covington
07.2002 - 09.2005
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various cases.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for easy access.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and documentation needs.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for court appearances and trials.
- Coordinated meetings and schedules for attorneys and clients efficiently.
- Reviewed incoming documents for compliance with legal standards and requirements.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Education
GED
Covington, TNCovington High School
Covington , TNSkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Compliance review
Timeline
Regions Bank Bankruptcy Department
Call center associate
09.2009 - 01.2011
Legal Assistant
Cyburn Sullivan III
03.2009 - 09.2009
Legal Assistant
Garrett Law Firm
09.2008 - 03.2009
Legal Assistant
Cyburn Sullivan III
09.2005 - 08.2007
Legal Assistant
Richard Cartwright
07.2002 - 09.2005
GED
Covington High School