Andrea Paniague
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic job seeker with exceptional organizational abilities seeking to secure an entry-level Assistant position. Committed to contributing to the team's success and actively assisting in achieving company objectives. Possessing a strong work ethic and passion for the field, prepared to utilize skills and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Paralegal
Sweet James, LLP
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with discovery requests by gathering relevant information from opposing counsel, expediting case progression.
- Conducted thorough legal research for various cases, contributing to favorable outcomes in court proceedings.
- Assisted senior paralegals in drafting legal documents, resulting in reduced workload and increased productivity.
- Prepared and filed legal documents according to court requirements, ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations.
- Coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients, facilitating effective communication and information exchange.
- Drafted correspondences on behalf of supervising attorneys while adhering to strict deadlines and high-quality standards of professionalism.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Legal Assistant
Smaili & Associates, P.C
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Amigos High School
Fountain Valley, CA06-2011
Skills
- Order and request filing
- MS Office proficient
- Court reporting
- Client service and support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Organizational Efficiency
- Administrative assistance
- Legal research skills
- Litigation Support
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Calendar management
- Proficient in MS office
- Document filing
- Attorney support
- Civil litigation
- File pleadings
- Calendar oversight
- Teamwork
- Legal case files
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Junior Paralegal
Sweet James, LLP
09.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Smaili & Associates, P.C
03.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Los Amigos High School
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