Jourdia Matherne

JOURDIA MATHERNE 606 St. Thomas Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 (337) 280-0902

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creations by Fire LLC, Lafayette, LA August 2014 – Present Assistant Manager  Greet customers; describe process used in making jewelry and mixed media art on canvas  Assist in selection of art pieces  Transact sales  Process Accounts Receivable and Payable

Maraist Law Firm, Lafayette, LA February 2013 – June 2014 Legal Assistant  Filed pleadings with Court  Organized and indexed pleadings board  Prepared correspondence for mailing and/or faxing  Calendared court dates and trial deadlines  Scanned all documents for emailing  Sent out monthly billing  Organized file materials  Made bank deposits  Answered and screened incoming calls

Law Office of Christopher R. Phillip, Lafayette, LA March 2007 – December 2011 Legal Assistant/Office Manager  Filed initial Workers’ Compensation claims including offshore accidents  Followed up initial claims to confirm conferences with court and other attorneys  Prepared settlement documents and filed with court  Transcribed and filed briefs and all pleadings and followed up with court  Processed payroll and monthly payroll taxes; compiled annual income tax return data

Oliver & Way, L.L.C., Lafayette, LA January 2002 – January 2007 Receptionist/Secretary for the firm and Allen R. Bares, Of Counsel  Prepared all Deposition Summaries  Prepared Petitions, Judgments, Promissory Notes, Cash Sales, Power of Attorney, Wills, Successions, Affidavits, Leases, Mortgages and Notes, and Title Opinions  Posted time and fee entries Gibson-Gruenert, L.L.P., Lafayette, LA January 2001 – December 2001 Legal Assistant  Entered time and expense reports  Processed monthly billing  Assistant paralegal: Organized and indexed file materials; documented medical fees for final settlement; transcribed and filed pleadings with Clerk of Court; checked requests for court costs and mileage reimbursement; scheduled depositions  Corresponded with prospective clients in regard to employment issues, conflict checks in lieu of possible representation, calendar Follow up

EDUCATION University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana BA, Eng1ish / Minor, Music / Certification, Secondary English Education

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana Education – 28 hrs completed

COMPUTER SKILLS MS (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); Quicken A/R and A/P

BUSINESS SKILLS Efficiency; Organization; Editing and Report Compilation; Oral, Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills; Minimal Supervision

REFERENCES

Jackie Mallett, ICU Registered Nurse Lake Charles, LA 337-491-7724

Cherie Robira, Legal Assistant Medical Office Lafayette, LA 337-233-5025