Joan K.

McDonough
10308 South Pulaski Road
Apt. 306A
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Telephone: 708/424-0604
E-mail: jmeed574@westpost.net
Dear Sir or Madam:
For over ten years, I have been a Legal Secretary, providing
comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys. I am
accustomed to working under pressure with little supervision. My
resume details my responsibilities as a Legal Secretary, tasks that
required attention to detail and efficiency.
Should you wish to schedule an interview, please contact me by e-mail,
[1]jmeed574@westpost.net, or telephone, 708/424-0604.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Joan K. McDonough
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JOAN K. McDONOUGH
10308 South Pulaski Road
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Telephone: 708/424-0604
E-mail: jmeed574@westpost.net
litigation legal secretary
LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP - Chicago, IL 60606

Litigation Legal Secretary 1996 - 2009
PROFILE
Litigation Legal Secretary with over ten years of experience,
providing exceptional, comprehensive administrative support to
attorneys, specializing in insurance defense, products and premises
liability, medical malpractice and asbestos litigation
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assisted in all aspects of case management, from file opening
through discovery and up to trial, using consistent time
 management and organizational skills, motivation, and the ability
to work independently
* Transcribed, and proofread, voluminous amounts of correspondence,
status reports, deposition summaries, and deposition and medical
abstracts
* Transcribed, proofread, and scheduled motions and legal memoranda
in Municipal and County Departments of Illinois, as well as, in
Indiana and Wisconsin
* Coordinated documents for duplication and transmittal to clients,
attorneys and court personnel in an efficient and timely manner
* Managed databases for standard forms, attorney time entry, and
docket entry
* Assisted in preparation for arbitrations and trials
* Effectively communicated with clients, attorneys, and court
personnel, when necessary
* Prepared and served discovery, e.g., Interrogatories, Witness
Disclosures
* Assisted in coordinating depositions, reserving court reporters,
and interpreters
* Prepared subpoenas for depositions, trial witnesses and records
* Assisted co-workers when necessary

TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Dictaphone transcription
* WordPerfect
* Microsoft Word
* Outlook
* Adobe Acrobat
* TimeMatters
* Timeslips and Omega Time Entry Programs
*Open to fair and reasonable compensation
*Can start immediately
*Will provide excellent references
References
1. mailto:jmeed574@westpost.net