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KAY M. OSTENSON kostenson@comcast.net 651-373-0669
Profile
Experienced Administrative Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Network Administrator. Thrives in a
challenging atmosphere; takes the initiative to get things done; consistently searches for an improved
way of doing things utilizing cutting-edge technology; skillfully and accurately fulfills job requirements
and then pursues opportunities to assist others. Ultimate goal: simplify the boss’s job!
Skills Summary
@
Excellent organizational, analytic and problem
solving skills
@
Works independently or cooperatively in a
team environment
@
Independently makes decisions/judgments as
appropriate
@
Advanced knowledge of numerous software
products, including Microsoft Office, etc.
@
Transcribe dictation; either machine dictation
of “over the shoulder”
@
Strictly maintains confidentiality of
information
Professional Experience
Experienced in workers’ compensation, Minnesota no-fault arbitration, personal injury litigation, etc.
Setting up new client cases
Drafting case-related correspondence
Substantial contact with clients, medical personnel, other attorneys, etc.
Requesting/maintaining up-to-date medical records and bills, employment/wage information
Calculating/maintaining up-to-date itemizations of special damages
Obtaining investigative materials (crash reports, PIP ledgers, damage estimates, etc.)
Maintaining deadlines/dates calendars
Drawing/filing No-Fault Arbitration Petitions
Responding to discovery requests
Summarizing medical records/depositions
Preparing Arbitration Booklet (including calculating outstanding medical bills, interest penalties,
mileage, wage loss)
Negotiating medical balances/interest claims
Drafting pleadings/documents
Administration/Use of Odyssey E-filing
Maintaining client database, office forms, procedures, macros, etc.
Maintaining Case Disbursement Account
Ordering office supplies
All incoming and outgoing mail for the office
All incoming phone calls and voice messages
Managing issues with all office equipment
Researched, purchased, installed, maintained, trained personnel on an MS Windows OS Network with
Exchange (Outlook)
Employment History
Appert Law Office Roseville, Minnesota July 2015 to present
Mahoney, Dougherty & Mahoney Minneapolis, Minnesota 2005-2015
Zurich North America Baltimore, Maryland 2000-2005
Anderson, Coe, & King Baltimore, Maryland 1998-2000
Mahoney, Dougherty & Mahoney Minneapolis, Minnesota 1983-1998

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resume 2016

  • 1. KAY M. OSTENSON kostenson@comcast.net 651-373-0669 Profile Experienced Administrative Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Network Administrator. Thrives in a challenging atmosphere; takes the initiative to get things done; consistently searches for an improved way of doing things utilizing cutting-edge technology; skillfully and accurately fulfills job requirements and then pursues opportunities to assist others. Ultimate goal: simplify the boss’s job! Skills Summary @ Excellent organizational, analytic and problem solving skills @ Works independently or cooperatively in a team environment @ Independently makes decisions/judgments as appropriate @ Advanced knowledge of numerous software products, including Microsoft Office, etc. @ Transcribe dictation; either machine dictation of “over the shoulder” @ Strictly maintains confidentiality of information Professional Experience Experienced in workers’ compensation, Minnesota no-fault arbitration, personal injury litigation, etc. Setting up new client cases Drafting case-related correspondence Substantial contact with clients, medical personnel, other attorneys, etc. Requesting/maintaining up-to-date medical records and bills, employment/wage information Calculating/maintaining up-to-date itemizations of special damages Obtaining investigative materials (crash reports, PIP ledgers, damage estimates, etc.) Maintaining deadlines/dates calendars Drawing/filing No-Fault Arbitration Petitions Responding to discovery requests Summarizing medical records/depositions Preparing Arbitration Booklet (including calculating outstanding medical bills, interest penalties, mileage, wage loss) Negotiating medical balances/interest claims Drafting pleadings/documents Administration/Use of Odyssey E-filing Maintaining client database, office forms, procedures, macros, etc. Maintaining Case Disbursement Account Ordering office supplies All incoming and outgoing mail for the office All incoming phone calls and voice messages Managing issues with all office equipment Researched, purchased, installed, maintained, trained personnel on an MS Windows OS Network with Exchange (Outlook) Employment History Appert Law Office Roseville, Minnesota July 2015 to present Mahoney, Dougherty & Mahoney Minneapolis, Minnesota 2005-2015 Zurich North America Baltimore, Maryland 2000-2005 Anderson, Coe, & King Baltimore, Maryland 1998-2000 Mahoney, Dougherty & Mahoney Minneapolis, Minnesota 1983-1998