ASHLEY STRANIX
Levittown
Summary
Hardworking and passionate candidate seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable, with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP
North Wales
08.2019 - Current
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Prepared legal documents such as proof of claims, motion for reliefs, and objections to confirmations of plan.
Office Assistant/Quality Assurance
Pennsylvania Home Care Assistance Agency
Huntingdon Valley
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Interacted with consumers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Utilized office management software to record and track consumer information.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Completed audits of employee invoices to ensure weekly units were met.
- Compiled and completed monthly billing sheet for third party biller.
- Verified consumer eligibility.
- Worked directly with supervisor to create new effective processes to create efficient work environment.
Legal Assistant
Stern & Eisenberg, PC
Warrington
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Opened new bankruptcy files in firm's software system.
- Produced legal documents such as proof of claims, motions for relief and objections to confirmation of plan.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings of prepared legal documents.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Front Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Personalized Therapy, LLC
California
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed front desk and greeted all patients with positive and welcoming attitude.
- Supported all back-office functions to ensure organized and efficient business and staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments.
- Processed new patient intakes and input data into system.
- Verified insurance benefits through variety of programs.
- Verified and approved all staff timesheets.
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Processed new hires and created employee files.
- Updated and trained employees on new and/or changing policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks High School East
Doylestown, PANo Degree - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP
08.2019 - Current
Office Assistant/Quality Assurance
Pennsylvania Home Care Assistance Agency
10.2016 - 08.2019
Legal Assistant
Stern & Eisenberg, PC
05.2014 - 10.2016
Front Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Personalized Therapy, LLC
06.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Central Bucks High School East
No Degree - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University