Arleen Orozco
La Habra,CA
Summary
Diligent Legal Assistant with strong background in administrative support. Adept at managing complex legal documents and coordinating schedules and meetings efficiently. Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments and utilize critical thinking and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Salvatore Ciulla
09.2025 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments for legal teams to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with legal standards.
- Handled high volumes of incoming calls professionally while directing inquiries to appropriate personnel within the firm.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Aaron Charles Gregg
10.2023 - 08.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Streamlined office operations and reduced retrieval time by implementing efficient filing system for both physical and digital records.
Paralegal Assistant
Law Offices of Liddle and Liddle
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated effectively with legal team members, fostering a positive work environment and increased efficiency.
- Reduced case backlog by efficiently prioritizing and organizing diverse paralegal tasks.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information according to established ethical guidelines.
- Strengthened attorney-client relationships through timely follow-ups on inquiries and concerns.
- Improved accuracy in document management through meticulous proofreading and editing of legal documents.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by maintaining an organized calendar system for attorneys and staff.
- Contributed to successful settlements by assisting in the drafting of settlement agreements under attorney supervision.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
Administrative Assistant
Alta Resources
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
- Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Managed scheduling for executive team, balancing complex calendars to ensure optimal use of time.
Receptionist
Winn Law Group, APC
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.
- Improved data privacy compliance with meticulous management of sensitive information.
- Supported HR activities by assisting with recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and organizing candidate information.
- Supported company correspondence by drafting and distributing memos and emails.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
- Optimized resource allocation by managing inventory of office supplies and reordering as necessary.
- Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
- Streamlined invoice processing to ensure timely payments and financial operations.
Customer Service Representative
Alta Resources
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05-2021
Skills
- Customer and client relations
- Computer proficiency
- Calendar management
- Notary public
- Strong problem solver
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling/Planning
- File Organization
- Office administration
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Salvatore Ciulla
09.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Aaron Charles Gregg
10.2023 - 08.2025
Paralegal Assistant
Law Offices of Liddle and Liddle
04.2022 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
Alta Resources
06.2018 - 04.2022
Customer Service Representative
Alta Resources
10.2014 - 04.2018
Receptionist
Winn Law Group, APC
08.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Fullerton College