Cathy A. Maddasion

Legal Assistant Cathy A. Maddasion

Ms. Maddasion has over 15 years of experience working in the legal field as a legal secretary, paralegal and office administration.  Her legal jobs over the past 15 years have covered family/divorce, corporate,  municipal, general civil litigation, real estate, Social Security disability, insurance, probate and estate planning.  She has previously worked for law firms in both the Lansing/Okemos and Traverse City areas.  Cathy’s professional work experience also includes working for over two years at Inland Seas Engineering, Inc. as their Office Manager and Human Resources Manager. She brings both quality experience and strong dedication to her work and interactions with the firm’s clients, other lawyers and the local community.

EXPERIENCE

Legal Assistant, Traverse Legal, PLC, Traverse City, Michigan, 2007 to present.  Duties include various legal assistant duties, billing clerk, and  assisting with general office management matters.

Office Manager, Human Resources Manager and Employee Advocate, Inland Seas Engineering, Inc., Traverse City and Flushing, Michigan, 2005 to 2007.  Primary responsibilities included handling general daily office operations, performing general human resources management duties, being an advocate for employees regarding workplace conflicts and other employment issues, and assisting with general marketing/advertising for the company.

Paralegal and Administrative Assistant, Running, Wise & Ford, P.L.C., Traverse City, Michigan, 1999 to 2005.  Worked primarily for Sandra P. Howard regarding legal matters and also worked for the partners regarding office administration matters.  Legal assistant duties included drafting of various legal documents, scheduling of meetings/court dates/appointments, assist during client conferences, train and oversee receptionist and other support staff.  Office administration duties included performing general bookkeeping duties, accounts receivables, accounts payable, maintaining updated firm’s insurance plan and participants information.

Legal Secretary and Legal Assistant, Reid and Reid, PLLC II, Lansing,  Michigan, 1996 to 1999.  Sole secretary and legal assistant to Patrick T. Reid and Patrick Timothy Reid, II.  Duties included dictation and drafting of legal documents, train and oversee legal interns and receptionist, calculate and prepare billings to clients, assist with the scheduling of meetings/court dates/ appointments, conduct research for laws and statutes, and oversee accounts receivables and related documentation.

EDUCATION

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY - Traverse City, Michigan 2004 to present
Major: Masters in Human Resources Management - expected graduation in June 2008

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 1987 – 1991
Major:  Legal Assistant, Bachelors of Science

ASSOCIATIONS

• Traverse Area Human Resources Association Member – 2006 to present
• State Bar of Michigan – Legal Assistants Section – 2004 to present
• Chairperson of the Fife Lake Ducks Unlimited Chapter – 2002 to present