1. sssssDEBORAH MAESTAZ
(952) 356.2214 deborahjane86@gmail.com Minneapolis, MN
Legal Secretary/Admin. Assistant
Professional Summary
Legal secretary for a team of 4 attorneys.
Professional and reliable offering excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Fluent in legal
terminology with a solid background and experience in corporate office settings.
Administrative professional offering excellent communication, computer skills, documentation
skills as well as being highly organized and meticulous.
Meets deadlines and works with a high level of awareness and adaptability.
Additional Skills
Attention to detail
Accountability
Payroll processes
Microsoft Office Suite
E-filing process
Leadership Skills
Administrative support
Payroll Administrator
Improving efficiency
Invoicing/billing
Recruitment/staffing
Professional Experience
SPEETER & JOHNSON, Minneapolis, MN June 2011 – Present
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law firm based in downtown Minneapolis with key areas of focus in estate planning, family
law, contract analysis (stock sales/asset purchases), real estate (contract for deeds, etc.), and
medical malpractice claims.
Minnesota Odyssey E-File system.
Varied court documents/use of court generated forms, Secretary of State forms and
uniform conveyancing forms.
Creation of specialized forms for office use.
Dictaphone daily usage.
Phone Coverage/Office equipment maintenance (copier/phones/IT).
Microsoft Office Suite.
RECOVER HEALTH, Minnetonka, MN October 2010 – May 2011
Payroll/Scheduler
Schedule clients with Home Health Aides/Personal Care Attendants and Homemakers in
accordance with funding guidelines provided by insurance carriers, private pay and/or
Medicare providers as to time of visits and duties performed. Entry of payroll on a bi-weekly
basis.
TALENT TREE, Putnam, CT September 2001 – August 2009
Admin. Assistant/Regional Payroll Coordinator
Manage all payroll functions for the Northeast/Midwest regions. Other duties include
advertising, worker’s compensation and State of Connecticut child support reporting.
Quarterly/yearly reports detailing billing, hiring, worker’s comp. status.
Complete all payroll on a weekly basis including all vacation/holiday pay.
Client weekly invoicing/Office monthly billing.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.
Worker’s compensation claims/State of Connecticut child support garnishments.
Education
Certificate, Executive Secretary
Stone School of Business
New Haven, CT
1985-1985
High School Diploma, Business
Putnam High School
Putnam, CT
June 1982
