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America Padilla

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented and resilient professional with hands-on experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation and administrative operations. Currently advancing studies in paralegal studies. Skilled in discovery, deposition preparation, calendaring, and client communications. Recognized for multitasking in fast-paced environments and maintaining strict confidentiality. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to build strong client and team relationships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Downtown LA Law Group, LLC
Los Angeles, California
07.2024 - Current
  • Scheduled and prepared deposition notices, continuances, and related filings for over 170 active cases, ensuring compliance with court rules, and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
  • Draft and propound discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
  • Draft Joint Status Conference Statements, stipulations, notices, and procedural filings.
  • Retrieve minute orders, track hearing dates, and update case calendars.
  • Maintain digital case files and deadlines using Filevine.
  • Communicate with clients, providers, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
  • Assist in trial preparation, witness lists, and court submissions.

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Michael Jehdian
Glendale, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Processed incoming mail daily, ensuring that attorneys received time-sensitive correspondence promptly.
  • Managed office scheduling and tracked critical deadlines, improving case workflow.
  • Organized legal documents in filing systems and databases, increasing accessibility and efficiency for attorneys and staff.
  • Drafted legal documents, and maintained accurate case files.

Administrative Assistant

Dot818
Glendale, CA
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Efficiently managed logistics for conferences, including resource allocation and calendar management.
  • Developed and administered department budgets.
  • Obtained price quotes from contractors and vendors.
  • Created and reviewed project cost estimates for office approval.
  • Managed office supplies and responded to correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Scheduled workshops, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Ran errands and assisted in maintaining digital documentation.
  • Tracked expenses to meet budget requirements.
  • Screened calls, facilitated communications, and coordinated logistics for events and conferences.
  • Developed marketing materials, such as branded company materials and client swag, to enhance brand identity at events and conferences.
  • Organized events of 60 + amount of attendees, managed tasks including: outreach, event coordination, vendor selection and management.

Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant

Boucher LLP
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided administrative and legal support to attorneys handling particular cases with discovery.
  • Translated legal documents and client communications from English to Spanish, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
  • Managed high-volume phone and email correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and providers, maintaining clear communication and timely follow-ups.

Education

Business Administration

College of the Canyons
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Canyon High School
01.2015

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Pasadena City College
Pasadena

Skills

  • Calendar management
  • Organizational skills
  • Document drafting
  • Time management
  • Bilingual communication
  • Experience in TOA and TOC
  • Court filings
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Suite
  • LexisNexis

Websites

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Native, Fluent

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Downtown LA Law Group, LLC
07.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Michael Jehdian
12.2023 - 06.2024

Administrative Assistant

Dot818
02.2023 - 12.2023

Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant

Boucher LLP
08.2021 - 01.2023

Business Administration

College of the Canyons

High School Diploma -

Canyon High School

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Pasadena City College

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