1. Carol Janelli
1400 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
Cell: (201)978-7696
cjanelli59@aol.com
Summary
Experienced legal secretary, effective at taking on large and small tasks with little guidance or
outside help. Successfully applies excellent time management skills and expert knowledge of legal
procedures. Skillfully blends a diverse background in law with real-life experience to make
rational and sound judgments and maintain high productivity.
Highlights
Highly organized Exceptional communication skills
American Association of Notaries Work well with clients and others
Transcription Prioritize and handle large volume of work
Shorthand Microsoft Word and Outlook
Accomplishments
Served as sole assistant to three busy attorneys (one partner, two counsel) in all phases of municipal
and land use law, as well as private clients, while with Scarinci Hollenbeck. More recently
working with all attorneys at Gittleman Muhlstock & Chewcaskie.
Experience
Gittleman Muhlstock & Chewcaskie August 3, 2015 to present
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Scarinci Hollenbeck January 1998 to June 2015
Lyndhurst, NJ
Legal Secretary
 Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court
officials.
 Prepared and formatted land use applications with planners’ reports and architect drawings,
mailings, correspond with the appropriate professionals.
 Drafted municipal ordinances, resolutions and contracts for attorney review.
 Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.

2.  Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
 Drafted and typed grammatically correct office memos.
 Assisted in the preparation of engagement letters.
 Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
 Received and disbursed all incoming mail.
 Organized and prioritized the case loads of three attorneys.
 Proofread documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
 Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
 Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
 Recorded and monitored court appearance dates.
Secretary, National Taxidermists Association (volunteer position)
February 2006 to October 2013