Bonnie Fernandez
Orlando
Summary
Experienced and results-driven with a proven track record of leading teams to achieve high levels of performance and achieving strategic business objectives. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Fast learning in every position and every new task. Skilled Legal Assistant with comprehensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing research. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Trial Pro, P.A.
Orlando
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed case files, maintaining organized records for easy access and review.
- Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys for effective case management.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for multiple attorneys efficiently.
- Provided administrative support, handling correspondence and office management tasks efficiently.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Legal Assistant
The Ticket Clinic
Orlando
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in trial preparation by compiling evidence and organizing exhibits.
- Researched traffic laws and regulations to support client defenses effectively.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Assistant
DNA Cosmetics
Orlando
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted doing makeup on clients
- Promoted products
- Photographed clients
Interpreter
Castle Center Solutions
Orlando
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers in diverse settings.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information during assignments.
- Utilized interpretation equipment effectively during live events and meetings.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and client needs during assignments.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English proficiency.
Receptionist
Michael T Gibson, P.A.
Orlando
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Greeted incoming clients and potentials
- Resolved customer problems
- Intake
- Clerical support
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings
- Managed multiple tasks
- Greeted customers
- Took payment for services rendered
- Made appointments
Clerk
Belgica's Beauty Salon
Orlando
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed web page and publicity
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers
- Scheduled appointments
- Maintained office supplies inventory
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail
- Responded to clients' inquiries
Legal Secretary
Monique Carreras Immigration Law Studio
Orlando
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed legal documents and filings for immigration cases efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained attorney calendars for client meetings.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and required documentation.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documents following firm standards.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparations, including gathering evidence and exhibits.
- Maintained office supplies and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency in the studio.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
Inventory Supervisor
Tropical Essence
Orlando
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustments transactions
- Divided and categorized inventory
- Photographed products
Cashier
Plum Tree
Orlando
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Handed cash transactions accurately and efficiently, providing excellent customer service.
- Experienced in processing credit card payments and balancing cash drawer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School
Orlando, FL01.2014
Skills
- Oral and written
- Bilingual
- Communications
- Customer service
- Quick learner
- Microsoft office
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Team collaboration
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- File organization
- Document preparation
- Writing and editing
Additional Information
Intake, Court Dates, Dispositions, Case Managing, Receptionist duties, Trained new employees, Communicated criminal cases with attorneys, Took payment for new cases, Translate calls between companies and clients, Monitored children's play, Assisted with light housekeeping, Encouraged children to be understanding and patient, Fostered close relationships, Helped with homework and after school activities, Greeted incoming clients and potentials, Resolved customer problems, Clerical support, Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings, Managed multiple tasks, Greeted customers, Took payment for services rendered, Made appointments, Managed web page and publicity, Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers, Scheduled appointments, Maintained office supplies inventory, Organized envelopes, postage and mail, Responded to clients' inquiries, Helped with transportation of equipment and organization, Assisted doing makeup on clients, Promoted products, Photographed clients, Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustments transactions, Divided and categorized inventory, Photographed products, Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently, providing excellent customer service., Experienced in processing credit card payments and balancing cash drawer.
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Native
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Date of Birth: 02/16/96
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Trial Pro, P.A.
08.2024 - 07.2025
Legal Assistant
The Ticket Clinic
09.2023 - 04.2024
Interpreter
Castle Center Solutions
08.2022 - 10.2022
Receptionist
Michael T Gibson, P.A.
01.2020 - 03.2020
Legal Secretary
Monique Carreras Immigration Law Studio
09.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant
DNA Cosmetics
10.2017 - 12.2022
Inventory Supervisor
Tropical Essence
06.2016 - 08.2016
Cashier
Plum Tree
02.2016 - 03.2016
Clerk
Belgica's Beauty Salon
01.2014 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School
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