Jun 2019 – Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Reports directly to and assist two firm partners and and ten associates with a myriad of responsibilities, while maintaining confidential information
• Assist partners with proofreading, editing and submitting client bills
• Enter, review and release time entries for attorneys daily
• Assist with on-boarding and off-boarding summer/fall associates and lateral attorneys
• First point-of-contact for client and vendor communication
• Coordinates virtual and in person meetings with the conference services and the catering departments respectively
• Assist with the storage and destruction of attorney files
• Maintains calendars for partners and associates
• Collaborates with the New Business department to create new matters and ensure Outside Counsel Guidelines are being upheld per client instruction
• Member of the Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion’s Recruiting subcommittee
• Co-creating an internship program with the goal to attract, nurture and retain a group of talented and diverse individuals

Jun 2013 – Mar 2020 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

• Welcome guests as they arrive and provide a warm and friendly first impression.
• Manage the seating chart and guide guests to their tables.
• Handle reservations and ensure that tables are prepared for reserved parties.
• Keep track of waiting guests, provide estimated wait times, and notify guests when their table is ready.
• Address guest inquiries and provide information about the menu, specials, and restaurant policies.
• Communicate with serversand managers

Jun 2013 – Jun 2019 · 6 yrs · District of Columbia, United States

• Provided executive-level administrative support to the Principals of the Law Firm
• Liaised between attorneys, clients, law firms and government agencies
• Facilitated the accurate and timely writing, editing, and preparation of final copy from draft to distribution
• Assisted partners with preparation of motions, pleadings, affidavits, briefs and court applications
• Organized and sort litigation files and other legal documentation
• Proofread official company documents such as annual reports, prospectuses, executive summaries and contracts

Oct 2012 – May 2013 · 7 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared complex reports identifying and advising about possible strategies
• Lead the development of organization-wide social media management standards, policies and rules of engagement for social media
• Facilitated research and vetting of potential members for the organization
• Assisted with basic administrative tasks and Policy 2013 Conference
• Applied marketing research and development methods to learn and understand emerging trends and technologies and to communicate this knowledge clearly and concisely

Jan 2011 – May 2011 · 4 mos · Washington, DC

• Maintained schedule for client’s computer program testing
• Developed and implemented strategic plan for awards ceremony alongside Public Relations Manager
• Attended and drafted memos of client meetings
• Pitched new ideas for monthly staff meetings

Aug 2009 – May 2010 · 9 mos · Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s DC Office

• Hands on floor experiences with the office of Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
• Drafted and published memos from legislative meetings
• Assisted and updated press book
• Authored professional correspondence to constituents and press releases
• Researched key information for legislative materials