Argelia Sternberg
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Adam S. Kutner
01.2007 - Current
- Meeting and interviewing new clients, setting up new clients folders, requested police reports, pictures, including medical reports, screened calls and routed calls to appropriate legal staff, preparation of legal forms, processed incoming/outgoing mail.
Certified Court Mediator
Orange County Superior Courthouse
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided mediation services free of charge to the low-income community, in a variety of areas such as, debtor/creditor disputes, accident conflicts, landlord/tenant disputes and harassment cases.
- Prepared legal forms, including stipulations and judgments.
- Assisted in Translating during small claims proceedings.
Receptionist
The Scripps Research Institute
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Responsible for daily scheduling of meetings, conference room reservations, assisted with preparation of grants, processing of incoming and outgoing mail, answered phones, and ordered office supplies.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of M. Rito Corrales
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Supported paralegal, in charge of the intake of new-client information, preparation of legal forms, file organization, processing outgoing/incoming mail, and answering phones.
Job Developer/Office Manager
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Conducted the hiring and placement of employees in the light industrial and clerical fields.
- Created and maintained new client and new employee accounts, managed weekly payroll, and processed orders for general office supplies.
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Robert B. Reeves
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Processed and prepared legal forms, prepared demand letters, maintained client files, complete medical and police report requests, scheduled dispositions, collected new client information, conducted general office duties.
Education
Paralegal Studies Certification - Emphasis on Nevada Practices and Procedures, Tort Law, and Criminal Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Court Mediation Certification - Emphasis on conflict resolution, identifying and addressing communication/ dispute barriers
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
CASkills
- Document preparation
- Client intake
- Mediation support
- Interviewing clients
- Administrative assistance
- MS office proficient
- Fluent in Spanish
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Adam S. Kutner
01.2007 - Current
Certified Court Mediator
Orange County Superior Courthouse
01.2004 - 01.2006
Receptionist
The Scripps Research Institute
01.2002 - 01.2003
Legal Assistant
Law Office of M. Rito Corrales
01.2000 - 01.2001
Job Developer/Office Manager
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
01.1999 - 01.2000
Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Robert B. Reeves
01.1997 - 01.1998
Paralegal Studies Certification - Emphasis on Nevada Practices and Procedures, Tort Law, and Criminal Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Court Mediation Certification - Emphasis on conflict resolution, identifying and addressing communication/ dispute barriers
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
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