Diana Jonas

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DIANA JONAS
19 Clover Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 | C: 9495408999 |

SUMMARY
Diligent legal assistant skilled in fulfilling legal research needs and providing expert case
management support. Experience in both corporate and environmental law office environments.
Reliable Legal Secretary successful at maintaining docket systems, tracking deadlines and
coordinating depositions. Organized Legal Secretary adept at managing multiple high priority tasks.
Expert in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions and subpoenas. Legal Assistant who
efficiently manages time, projects and budgets. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Legal Secretary
with over ten years in legal administration. Skillfully blends a diverse background in law with real-life
experience to make rational and sound judgments and maintain high productivity.
HIGHLIGHTS
MS Office proficient
Criminal justice research
Medicare and Medicaid
Transcription
Drafting legal documents
Exceptional communication
skills
Highly organized
Appointment setting
EXPERIENCE
09/2005 to 02/2015 Legal Assistant
McNeil, Tropp, Braun & Kennedy, LLP - Costa Mesa, CA
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses
and court officials. Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and
case files. Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed
materials. Drafted and typed grammatically correct office memos. Processed
and distributed invoices to bill clients. Maintained the master calendar for
client appointments and court appearances. Composed and revised legal
documents, including letters, depositions and court documents. Assisted in
the preparation of engagement letters. Stayed within travel and expense
budgets while scheduling attorneys' travel arrangements. Acted as liaison
between clients, vendors and attorneys. Received and disbursed all incoming
mail. Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with the
utmost confidentiality. Organized and prioritized the case loads of five
attorneys. Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review. Opened
new client files and new matters in CMS. Coordinated and scheduled
meetings and e conferences. Recorded and monitored court
appearance dates. Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing
orders. Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints. Docketed orders
and depositions for five attorneys.
09/2004 to 07/2005 Customer Service Representative
Jonas Insurance Company - Santa Ana, CA

Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts. Retrieved
requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel. Operated office
equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Entered information into
computer databases. Processed and routed incoming mail. Updated daily logs
for tracking file movements. Reviewed files to check for complete and
accurate information. Destroyed files and materials upon request. Looked up
information with computer programs. ed staff and customers to
retrieve files. Wrote professional business correspondence. Gained advanced
knowledge of Auto & Homeowner's Insurance.
02/2002 to 09/2004 Receptionist
Macy's Bridal Registry - Costa Mesa, CA
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments,
returns and exchanges. Developed highly empathetic client relationships and
earned reputation for excellent customer service. Worked as a team member
performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning. Expressed

appreciation and invited customers to return to the store. Managed quality
communication, customer support and product representation for each client.
Attended local, regional and national trade shows for product development
training as defined by territory needs. Interacted with customers and retail
buyers to follow-up on shipping statuses and expedited orders. Promptly
responded to general inquiries from members, staff, and clients via mail, e-mail
and fax. Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer
complaints.
EDUCATION
2001 High School Diploma
Dana Hills High School - Dana Point, CA, United States
Varsity Soccer Freshman - Senior Year. Awards won for MVP Offensive
Player 1998, 1999, 2001.
Varsity Track Team Freshman Year - Events included 100-Yard Dash, 4 x 100
meters relay, 100 meters Hurdles, Long Jump and Triple Jump.

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Cypress College - Cypress, CA, United States
Dean's Honor List: Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2009, with at least 12 graded
units. Excellent time management skills. Balanced a 40+ hour practice,
training, competition, and travel schedule, in addition to academics.

Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Attended a Semester Study Abroad Program in Spain in 2003 to study
Spanish and Culture