Anakaren Mercado Martinez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated and focused assistant who learns quickly and brings a positive attitude to the job. Highly skilled at communicating with clients on the phone and in person. Highly skilled at drafting documents, correspondence, managing calendars. Thrives in a challenging environment that requires creative problem solving. Noted for professionalism, confidentiality, time management, and workload prioritization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Atwood & Associates
Los Gatos , California
06.2009 - 10.2024
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Answered telephones and set up appointments for attorneys.
- Organized and maintained case files and legal documents.
- Managed attorney calendars and coordinated client meetings and conference calls.
- Performed research as required.
- Handled all travel (flight, hotel, car) arrangements (domestic and international).
- Managed billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for clients.
- Supported litigation efforts by creating exhibits and assisting in trial preparation for complex cases, leading to successful case resolutions.
- Assisted attorneys, delegating tasks and ensuring project success through effective leadership.
- Built strong client relationships, providing regular updates on case progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06-2014
Skills
- Professional writing, proofreading and editing
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Extensive legal research experience
- Active listening and note-taking
- Capable of working in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Detail oriented; organization and time management
- Client relations and confidentiality
- Legal terminology and procedure knowledge
- MS Office, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Atwood & Associates
06.2009 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
San Jose State University