BYANCA OCHOA
Garland,Texas
Summary
Individual who is self-motivated and has excellent communication and critical thinking abilities. In slow or fast-paced workplaces, I work well in teams and individually. Positive, approachable, and eager to learn.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Defense Paralegal/Interpreter
The Matian Law Firm A.P.C.
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records through Clio and Airtable.
- Updated and maintained court calendar and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys and translators.
- Translated pleas, probation conditions, and other conversations for judges, attorneys, probation officers, and clients during court proceedings and jail visits.
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about case information, court procedures, attorney court results, and attorney calendar information.
- Drafted and filed or faxed motions, notices, affidavits, and letters of representation.
- Handled the submission of court documents for multiple Texas counties
- Reviewed and uploaded discovery
- Trained file clerks
Customer Experience Specialist
Lazarus Marketing Group
Dallas, USA
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Property Management Intern
Pathlight Property Management
Plano, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped resolve escalated consumer complaints by examining and studying lease agreements and company regulations
Legal Assistant/Intern
Mil Mujeres Legal Services
Dallas, USA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared U-Visa, VAWA, Asylum, Naturalization, and DACA forms for clients.
- Assisted in evidence gathering for cases, including working with witnesses and interviewing individuals for letters of support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2024
Paralegal Certification -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX, USA10.2022
High School and International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Plano East Senior High School, IB World School
Plano, TX05.2020
Skills
- Administration, eFile, Clio, Airtable, Westlaw, Legal Writing and Drafting
- Data Analytics, Prior experience in R Programming Language
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
- Adaptable, Organized, Self-motivated, Time Manager, Client Relations, Collaborative, Fast learner, Attention to detail
- Marketing, Sales
Certification
- Texas Notary Public, 2024-2028.
- Paralegal Certification. Registered with the State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Criminal Defense Paralegal/Interpreter
The Matian Law Firm A.P.C.
05.2023 - Current
Customer Experience Specialist
Lazarus Marketing Group
08.2022 - 09.2022
Property Management Intern
Pathlight Property Management
06.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Assistant/Intern
Mil Mujeres Legal Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
Paralegal Certification -
Texas Christian University
High School and International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Plano East Senior High School, IB World School
- Texas Notary Public, 2024-2028.
- Paralegal Certification. Registered with the State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division.
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