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Amelia Torres

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience at Morgan & Morgan Law Firm, excelling in drafting legal documents and managing complex calendars. Proven ability to enhance client communication and support attorneys in strategic planning. Proficient in Westlaw and Microsoft Office, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving billing targets consistently. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Irvine, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepare written responses for discovery, calendar hearings for the attorney, and speak to the clients regarding case updates and scheduling hearings.
  • Reviewed discovery responses and generated privilege logs.
  • Participated in client conferences as needed to assist attorneys with strategy development.
  • Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
  • Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
  • Drafted pleadings, complaints, motions to be relieved as Counsel, Case Management Statement and other court documents for review by attorney.

Paralegal

Law Office of Crystal Hayes Hill
Long Beach, CA
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines, Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation. Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes. Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Achieved minimum billing requirements every month.
  • Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
  • Prepare Pleading forms for Family Law and Probate cases.
  • Paralegal for two Attorneys

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Litigation Paralegal Family Law & Personal Injury

Law Office of Gilbert Quiñones
QuiñonesLa Puente, CA
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
  • Managed trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar for 3 attorneys.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Drafted Dissolution documents to be filed with court.
  • Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines...
  • Drafted judicial correspondence and handled court mailings.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Partnered with attorneys to provide detailed performance reports for corrective action planning.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Consulted with attorneys and case teams to establish workflows supporting efficient document reviews.
  • Used state electronic filing systems.
  • Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Prepare Judgments and Request for Dismissal for Personal Injury cases, Prepare Discovery.

Paralegal-Family Law

T D & Allison
Pomona, CA
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Maintained docket for hearings, conferences and meetings.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Managed office duties and basic administrative tasks, organized and cleaned work space, ordered materials and answered phone calls.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
05.2017

Mt. Sac Community College
2004

General Education, Criminal Justice

Citrus College
2002

Skills

Extensive, strong experience in answering phones

  • Excellent skills in computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Abacus, Excel, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Excel, Outlook, and Litify
  • Customer Service: self-motivated, and professional Administrative Assistant, Filing System Organization
  • Correspondence and legal forms drafting, calendar management
  • Pleadings preparation
  • Trial preparation
  • Client communication
  • Court filings
  • Client interviewing
  • Appointment scheduling

References

References upon Request

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
10.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Law Office of Crystal Hayes Hill
12.2021 - 10.2023

Litigation Paralegal Family Law & Personal Injury

Law Office of Gilbert Quiñones
01.2021 - 12.2021

Paralegal-Family Law

T D & Allison
08.2018 - 12.2019

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Cerritos College

Mt. Sac Community College

General Education, Criminal Justice

Citrus College
Amelia Torres