Ariana Cabrera
Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth, with 8 years of experience in Criminal, Family and Civil law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Fluent in Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Office of Tony DiTommaso, P.S.
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Completed electronic filings, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With Minor in Spanish
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12.2016
Skills
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organization
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Communication
- Document Preparation
- Client Relations
- Document filing
- Writing and editing
- Notary Public
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Client service and support
- Organizational Efficiency
- Legal Terminology
- Court Filing
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Transcription
- Attention to Detail
- Proficient in MS Office
- Document organization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Legal Correspondence
- Correspondence Writing
- LexisNexis
- Court Document Filing
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Office of Tony DiTommaso, P.S.
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With Minor in Spanish
Washington State University
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