Amariliz Torres
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional, adept in legal research and client communication, including Spanish-English translation. Personable and organized, with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Holds a notary public license, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Volunteer - Intern
Pro Bono Legal Center at Center for Family Justice
10.2024 - Current
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Attended court hearings to take notes and document.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Programming Coordinator
NBC Universal
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Effectively communicated with diverse audiences to support daily operations and ensure content was prepped on time for broadcast/VOD deadlines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as tracking schedules, setting up meetings, prepping material for meetings and organizing or storing information in paper/digital forms.
Intake Specialist
Human Resources Agency of New Britain
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Screened and interviewed clients, made appointments, assisted clients in completing forms and questionnaires (translated from Spanish to English when necessary).
- Maintained high levels of accuracy and compliance in data entry, ensuring all information was correctly entered into the required systems.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely follow-up, ensuring all necessary documentation was collected and processed promptly.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date client records for reliable reference and communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2021
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT08-2025
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management (CLIO)
- Client communication (Spanish to English translation/interpretation)
- Administrative support (file organization, proofreading, client intake procedures, brief writing)
- Notary public - License #0192585 (Commission ends August 31,2029)
- Administrative support (file organization, proofreading, client intake procedures, brief writing)
- Notary public - License #0192585 (Commission ends August 31,2029)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal Volunteer - Intern
Pro Bono Legal Center at Center for Family Justice
10.2024 - Current
Programming Coordinator
NBC Universal
08.2022 - 01.2024
Intake Specialist
Human Resources Agency of New Britain
03.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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