Open To Work
Alejandra Castillo
Bakersfield,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with expertise in client communication, document preparation, and e-filing. Proven ability to conduct legal research and assist in trial preparation, ensuring thorough support for legal teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Nordanyanlaw
Burbank, CA
12.2015 - 11.2025
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and exhibits.
- I was the interpreter and the attorneys secretary.
- I did P.I. intakes.
- I would send out letter of representation to the insurance company's.
- Called insurance company's to open claims.
- I will send out client to initial treatment and collect medical reports for claim.
- I was the office calendar clerk.
- I worked with Merus, Excel, Adobe and Word doc.
Medical Interpreter
Hernandez Interpreting Services
Bakersfield, CA
02.2006 - 12.2009
- Facilitated accurate communication between healthcare providers and patients in diverse medical settings.
- Interpreted complex medical terminology to ensure clarity and understanding for non-English speaking patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care through effective language support.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of interpreting services to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Also was a traveling interpreter to different medical clinics in multiple city's.
Clerk's Helper
San Fernando Superior Court
San Fernando, CA
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted in processing court documents and maintaining accurate records.
- Supported case management by organizing files and ensuring timely access to information.
- Utilized electronic filing systems to streamline document retrieval and storage processes.
- Coordinated communication between court staff, attorneys, and the public to facilitate operations.
- Pulled out files for upcoming hearings and delivered to all court hearings.
- Took mail all judges chambers
- Worked in the evidence room documenting evidence
- Helped in the front desk with costumers bilingual questions
Secretary
Law Office of Alex Berlin
Tarzana, CA
01.2010 - 2015
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for attorneys, ensuring efficient time management.
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, enhancing client satisfaction and service delivery.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency by 20%.
- Pulled out files for court appointments.
- I was also a Spanish Interpreter.
Education
Criminal Justice
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA08-2029
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Bilingual
- Client Communication & Intake
- Document Preparation/Drafting
- E-Filing & Court Correspondence
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Nordanyanlaw
12.2015 - 11.2025
Secretary
Law Office of Alex Berlin
01.2010 - 2015
Medical Interpreter
Hernandez Interpreting Services
02.2006 - 12.2009
Clerk's Helper
San Fernando Superior Court
01.2005 - 12.2005
Criminal Justice
Los Angeles Mission College