Amanda Chanas
Los Angeles
Summary
Recent college graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a major in Criminology, Law, and Society. Broad background working in a law firm including file management, data entry, and client interaction. Solid understanding between project organization and furthering business interests in delivering accurate and timely services. Organized resource guides and projects for non-profit utilizing problem-solving, time management, and critical thinking skills. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Field Study Intern
The Public Law Center
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in providing bankruptcy legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Orange County
- Distributed and filed legal documents during the weekly clinics
- Conducted bankruptcy legal research and filled out client intake forms
- Gathered information about the callers to set up appointments
- Collaborated with team members to design and execute general resource guides for callers
Filing Clerk
Law Office of Alberto Lopez, APC
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed file maintenance by removing client file data for archiving and secure disposal
- Conducted client data entry into law firm's server and computer systems to ensure accurate storage of information
- Revised grammatical errors in client declarations
- Participated in client legal counseling sessions by supporting legal attorney
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files to maintain up-to-date records
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology, Law and Society
University of California, Irvine
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Math and Science College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Written Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational abilities
- Data collection techniques
Awards
- Dean's list, 3.9 GPA - University of California, Irvine / 2020-2023
- National Honors Society - Math and Science College Preparatory Academy / 2019-2020
- Principle Honor Roll, 4.0 GPA - Math and Science College Preparatory Academy / 2016-2020
Volunteer Experience
- National Honors Society Member, Math and Science College Preparatory Academy, 08/01/19, 05/01/20; Assisted in fundraising money for community residents in Los Angeles, tasked with managing administrative tasks, and brainstorming local charitable events
- Advanced Field Study Intern, The Public Law Center, Santa Ana, CA, 09/01/22, 06/01/23; Assisted in providing bankruptcy legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Orange County, distributed and filed materials during the weekly clinics, conducted legal research to provide resources for clients, and set up appointments
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Advanced Field Study Intern
The Public Law Center
09.2022 - Current
Filing Clerk
Law Office of Alberto Lopez, APC
12.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology, Law and Society
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Math and Science College Preparatory Academy
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