JANICE S.

DALEY
190 Schofield Street, #3K a- City Island, NY 10464
H: 718.885.1262; C: 732.910.5545 a- jdf3b364@westpost.net

Analytical and driven professional with extensive administrative and operational

support experience, including preparing correspondence, billing, and file maint
enance, positioned to leverage related experience to contribute as a Legal Secre
tary.
Skilled at assisting members of staff in crafting complex communications includ
ing preparation of letters, reports, summaries, and forms.
Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, policies, and techniques, as well as gen
eral office practices and procedures.
Significant teamwork skills with the ability to organize and coordinate the eff
orts of multiple leaders, to include effectively facilitating travel and meeting
arrangements.
Strong ability to perform independently, exercise good judgment, prioritize wor
kload, and work efficiently with a high level of detail acumen.
Adept at maintaining complete confidentiality with regard to all personnel, pro
jects, and information while providing high standards of customer service.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), WordPerfect,
ProLaw, Interaction, FileSite, Docs Open, Lotus Notes, DeltaView, and Adobe Acr
obat.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEGAL SECRETARY 12/1987 - 10/2010
Stempel Bennett Claman & Hochberg, P.C., New York, NY
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, New York, NY
Seward & Kissel LLP, New York, NY
Provided daily administrative and operational support to senior real estate part
ners, litigation partners, associates, and litigation attorney of counsel specia
lizing in commercial tenant/landlord litigation. Generated various correspondenc
e, including briefs, memorandum of law, and leases. Maintained detailed filing s
ystems. Processed billing invoice and time sheets.
Managed commercial and residential loan processing in the firmas real estate dep
artment, collaborating with two senior attorneys. Oversaw workflow distribution
and monitored daily routines and projects. Generated loan documents and maintain
ed recorded documents file. Typed real estate forms, affidavits, and acknowledge
ments. Assisted partner in the preparation of annual professional liability ques
tionnaires. Prepared billing invoices and expense reports.
* Streamlined processes by developing a client summary list for attorneys to inc
rease the ease of locating and editing files.
* Commended by attorney for accurately and promptly generating documents.
EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION / COMMUNICATION / MANAGEMENT STUDIES
COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND/CUNY, Staten Island, NY