1. ALANNA MELLO
1160 Burnham Drive, Columbus, OH 43228 614.597.9635 am@Alanna.org
SUMMARY
Personable Legal Assistant who exudes the utmost levels of professionalism and confidentiality. Follows directives
employing all steps necessary to excel in high-pressure situations. Continually researches and learns new techniques by
which to improve the efficiency and efficacy of each case.
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 30 years of combined experience in legal and sales industries
5 years of experience as legal transcriptionist
Extremely seasoned and versatile professional with both government and private sector experience
Track record for meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations
Proven ability to understand and follow complex instructions to successful conclusions
Document control and case management using Matrix and iManage
Typing speed of 85 WPM with 95% accuracy
LEGAL EXPERTISE
Bankruptcy
Contracts
Criminal
Estate Planning
Family Law
Healthcare
Immigration
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Probate
Real Estate
Transportation Law
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Legal Secretary Ohio Attorney General’s Office; Columbus, OH 7/2011 to Current
Provides legal, financial and logistical support to a cadre of 7 attorneys of the Special Prosecutions Section of the Ohio
Attorney General’s (OAG) Office. Manages 35 cases monthly average in a dynamic and fast-paced environment for 3
geographically separate offices in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Opens cases using Matrix case management
system and prepares hardcopy files. Edits records in Matrix and iManage, and verifies data with legacy software systems.
Tracks and reports status throughout case lifecycle. Closes cases arranging for archival, tracking and transportation to
secure storage. Prepares general correspondence and pleadings. Proofs outgoing communications for grammar and legal
accuracy to Common Pleas and Appellate Courts throughout 88 Counties. Monitors, initiates and responds to case inquiries
and notifications from Judges, OAG staff, Defense Attorneys and County Clerks of Court. Maintains calendar schedules of
court hearings for 7 attorneys. Manages 4-vehicle fleet by scheduling maintenance, tracking vehicle location and assigning
vehicle credit cards. Books travel accommodations for entire Section, 5 times monthly average. Prepares, audits and
reconciles monthly average of 12 expense reports using OAKS. Sends, receives, processes and tracks monthly average of
250 mailpieces for 12 attorneys among 3 offices by copying/scanning each piece, maintaining proofs of receipt, recording
contents into Matrix and distributing to addressees.
Legal Assistant / Office Manager Yemc Law Offices; Columbus, OH 10/2008 to 7/2011
Managed high volume workload of 1-man law firm processing 1200-1700 cases per annum
Prepared all correspondence and pleadings involving criminal and transportation law
Interfaced office with courts, judges, outside attorneys, pre-paid legal companies and drivers
Legal Assistant Lane Alton Horst, LLC; Columbus, OH 5/2007 to 10/2008
Provided legal assistance to 5 attorneys practicing immigration and insurance law, 120 cases monthly average
Redacted confidential information from legal documents
Maintained trial calendars and attorney schedules
Prepared legal pleadings and case reports, and managed correspondence for staff attorneys
Acted as focal point of interface between office and judges, court attorneys and insurance company clients
