BELINDA OSTERHOUT

8504 32^ND AVE CT S 100

Lakewood, WA 98499

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Legal Support Assistant with 15 years of in-office experience

• World class customer service both internal and external

• Professional communication both verbal and non verbal including email

• Proficient answering a multi-line phone

• Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Publisher

• Create office documents including Letterhead/Pleading paper

• Professional letter composition

• Word processing, typing, research and transcription

• Filing, data entry and archiving, and storage systems

• Maintain calendar and schedule appointments

• Confirm motions and communicate with courthouse

• Notary in and for the State of Washington

• Comfortable resolving conflict resulting in win/win solutions

• Active listener with a positive attitude

• Effectively multi-task and prioritize workload while quickly changing direction

• Prompt, dependable team player who works well under pressure

AREAS OF LAW

Criminal Defense Family Law Bankruptcy

Probate Adoption Landlord/Tenant

Patent/Copyright/Trademark Guardianship Real Estate (basic)

EXPERIENCE

Legal Assistant/Receptionist 2005 - 2008

Charles Talbot, Esq.

Nicholas George, Esq.

Receptionist/Property Manager 2002 – 2004

Tsavo Management & Rentals

Legal Assistant/Receptionist 1995- 2002

Dana Gelman, Former Attorney

Leggett & Kram, Esq.

EDUCATION

Clover Park Technical College - Computer Applications

Clover Park Technical College - Legal Support Assistant

WA Women’s Employment & Education - Attitude & Professionalism

Big Bend Community College - Legal Assistant