THERESA MILLER

151 Naomi Court

Levittown, Pennsylvania 19057
215-479-5013
tm8cb8ee@westpost.net
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT * LEGAL ASSISTANT
Detail-orientated administrator with 20+ years
distinguished experience in assisting a wide range
of executive support duties including data entry,
phone/email response, scheduling, researching and
hiring 3rd party vendors for specialized projects.
Quick learner, able to multitask, assimilate project
requirements and streamline communications
throughout legal firms/corporate structure.
Seasoned in preparing pre-trial memorandums,
motions, discovery requests, court filings and
arranging depositions. Skilled in working with
private clients, corporate representatives,
city/state/federal entities and ensuring 100%
satisfaction with completed projects.

Bookkeeping/Administration Functions
Documentation * Staff Development
Resource Optimization * Leadership
Client Relations * Employer/Employee Relations
Needs Assessment * Proactive Solutions
Court Filings * Compliance
Interdepartmental Communication
Workflow Streamlining * Project Management
Office Work * Vendor Relations * Executive Support
Attorney-Client Confidentiality * Executive Calendar
Travel Arrangements * Document Review
Tele/Video Conference Set-Up
Budgeting * Tight Deadlines * Multi-Attorney Support
Complaint Filing * Due Diligence * Fund Distribution
Special Event Organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANAPOL, SCHWARTZ, WEISS, COHAN, FELDMAN & SMALLEY
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * 1996-2010
30+ year old firm with 30 attorneys handling PI,
medical malpractice, pharmaceutical, toxic tort,
class actions, products liability, securities,
employment litigation and automobile litigation.
Legal Assistant
Provided full service support for 4 attorneys
simultaneously. Began aiding cases dealing with
medical malpractice, toxic tort, product liability and
asbestos claims eventually promoted to areas of
increased responsibilities on the human tissue
litigation team. Spearheaded a wide range of
administrative support in multiple vaccine cases
including ordering medical records, filing fully
compliant legal petitions with the court of federal
claims and hiring subject matter experts to provide
testimony and needed information. Served as public
face of firm, answering phones and emails, dealing
with a wide range of private and business clientele
and opening and distributing mail. Collaborated with
multiple departments within the firm to improve
communications and optimize resources. Typed,
proofread and reviewed documents, at times under
extremely tight deadlines. Learned quickly new
programs/software as they were integrated into the
corporate structure. Oversaw distribution of
settlement funds.
Notable Highlights
* Leveraged 20+ years in legal support to
independently file 150+ complaints, requiring
only the lawyer's final review and signature.
* Entered data into Needles, as well as using
programs such as MS Office Suite, Outlook,
WorkSite, Case Map, Time Matters and
Lexis/Nexis.
* Prepared clear, concise reports and legal
documents including motions, court filings, pre-
trial memorandums and all records required for
trial.
* Served as liaison between lawyers and clients
to schedule depositions, conferences (in-
person, tele and video), travel arrangements
and general appointments.
BEASLEY CASEY & ERBSTEIN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * 1995-1996
Small local firm specializing in medical
malpractice and products liability.
Legal Assistant
Championed expert administrative support of
several attorneys to prepare for closings, hearings,
trials, and corporate meetings. Performed in-depth
research of malpractice cases, case facts and
relevent data. Aided identification of appropriate
laws, decisions and legal materials relevant to
assigned cases. Authored reports for lawyers to
determine best practices in handling cases.
Prepared legal arguments, affidavits, pleadings,
motions and proper court filiings. Assited attorneys
during trials. Organized and tracked files of vital
documents making them easily accessible to
attorneys. Performed executive functions including
arranging travel, client appointments, office
inventory and financial records.

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Career Note: Additional excellent experience as
Legal Assistant, Environmental Law/Satellite
Secretary, Dechert Price LLC. Legal Assistant,
Subrogation, Cozen O'Connor, LLC. Legal
Assistant, Jablon, Epstein & Wolf. Details furnished
upon request.
EDUCATION
Coursework ~ Court Reporting
Temple University Court Reporting Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
Word Perfect
Lexis/Nexis
Needles
WorkSite
Case Map
Time Matters
Microsoft Styles