Bernie Cruz
Darien
Summary
Multilingual legal professional seeking to leverage strong organizational and legal experience. Detail-oriented and skilled in legal support, case management, client communication, and compliance. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with proficiency in Spanish. Having lived in seven countries, I bring a unique global perspective to my work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
JLC & Associates
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with legal research, document preparation, and drafting correspondence. Support attorneys in organizing legal documents and managing client intake. Handle client communication and contribute to efficient office operations and record-keeping.
Customer Relationship Management Analyst
Terratek, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in maintaining client relationships and enhancing the company's image through outreach, surveys, and social media. Helped mediate client concerns to improve retention and contributed to clerical tasks and online marketing efforts.
Summer Legal Intern
JLC & Associates
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted attorneys with clerical tasks, due diligence, and client intake. Managed office operations, including file digitization and organization of physical files.
Education
B.A. - History & Ethics
University of Western Ontario
London, ON, Canada01.2022
Skills
- Legal Research & Drafting
- Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case Management Software (Clio, Lawmatics)
- Multilingual
Certification
Licensed Notary Public – State of New York
Spoken Languages
Fluent: English, Portuguese
Intermediate in Spanish
Working knowledge in Italian
Timeline
Legal Assistant
JLC & Associates
01.2024 - Current
Customer Relationship Management Analyst
Terratek, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Summer Legal Intern
JLC & Associates
07.2017 - 07.2019
B.A. - History & Ethics
University of Western Ontario
Certifications
Licensed Notary Public – State of New York
Valid Through: 2029