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A Collette Darby

Hawthorne,CA

Summary

Experienced in family law with comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures, timelines, and precedents. Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and document drafting, ensuring accurate preparation of pleadings and judicial forms. Maintained professional interactions with clients, courts, and opposing counsel while upholding confidentiality standards. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail contributed to effective trial preparation and client communication.

Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Law Paralegal

Sua Law Group
Simi Valley, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025

Law & Mediation Office of Karen Green Rosin
Marina del Rey, CA
01.2016 - 07.2019

Lopez & Grager Family Law Offices
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 01.2016

Law Offices Flam & Flam
Beverly Hills, CA
06.2010 - 10.2012
  • Composed and filed complex legal documents such as pleadings and motions
  • Reviewed all property assets and debts and prepared property-division documents
  • Drafted and filed judicial forms for child custody disputes and post-judgment issues.
  • Composed and submitted interrogatories, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with court officials and opposing counsel.
  • Search documents, property titles, complied evidence and prepared trial exhibits.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

Somebody Good Temp Agency
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004 - 05.2010
  • Wasser, Cooperman & Carter, Century City, CA
  • Trope and Trope, LLP, Santa Monica, CA
  • Meyer, Olson & Lowy LLP, Century City, CA
  • Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, Century City, CA
  • Kenoff & Machtinger, LLP, Century City, CA
  • Vengroff, Williams and Associates, Irvine, CA

San Fernando Neighborhood Legal Services
Pacoima, CA
07.1988 - 01.1997

Education

Trinity Law School -

Trinity Law School
09.2016

Masters of Arts - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

California State University Dominguez
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/ Criminal Justice

California State University Dominguez
05.2008

Paralegal Certification -

Benchmark College of Advocacy
09.1990

Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge of family law, timelines, procedures, and legal precedents
  • Proficient knowledge of computer systems/apps, legal software, various billing systems and Microsoft office programs
  • Understanding of Lexi Nexus, drafting and responding to discovery, judicial forms, pleadings
  • Ability to interact with clients, courts and opposing counsel professionally
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of discreet issues and information
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Client communication
  • Trial preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette

Timeline

Family Law Paralegal

Sua Law Group
01.2025 - 05.2025

Law & Mediation Office of Karen Green Rosin
01.2016 - 07.2019

Lopez & Grager Family Law Offices
09.2015 - 01.2016

Law Offices Flam & Flam
06.2010 - 10.2012

Somebody Good Temp Agency
08.2004 - 05.2010

San Fernando Neighborhood Legal Services
07.1988 - 01.1997

Trinity Law School -

Trinity Law School

Masters of Arts - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

California State University Dominguez

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/ Criminal Justice

California State University Dominguez

Paralegal Certification -

Benchmark College of Advocacy