Candace Archibeque
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal 2
Law Office of the Public Defenders
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - Present
- Assist attorneys when needed
- Conduct 2nd conflict checks
- Answer client calls and questions
- Assist in preparing clients’ files for Competency evaluations
- Draft and prepare legal documents
- Open and manage cases through closure.
- Research law sources such as statues, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare case accordingly
- Deal with public and serve as a contact between LOPD, clients, and court staff
- Work with incompetent clients
- Work with doctors
- Obtain medical records
- Maintain comprehensive data of case-related information using document management software
- Attend court dockets to assist with attorney and clients
Paralegal 1
Law Office of the Public Defenders
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021
- Assist attorneys when needed
- Conduct 2nd conflict checks
- Answer client calls and questions
- Assist in preparing clients files for Competency evaluations
- Draft and prepare legal documents
- Open and manage cases through closure.
- Research law sources such as statues, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare case accordingly
- Deal with public and serve as a contact between LOPD, clients, and court staff
Secretary
Law Office of the Public Defenders
Albuquerque, NM
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Open and closed PIA files.
- Assist attorney when needed.
- Box archive files.
- Update client’s files.
- Look up court dates.
- Meter mail.
- Create and sent out hearing notices to our clients.
- Assist investigators on preparing client’s files, writing notes in client’s files, and checking court dates.
- Work closely with attorneys as their secretary.
- Update attorney’s calendars with upcoming court dates.
- Prepare Early Plea Program files and set up appointments with clients.
- Set out court dockets to the attorneys daily.
- I have been a buddy to two sectaries when they were out of the office.
- Set up Video Conferences.
- Transcribe Grand Jury and Pre- Trial interviews for attorneys when needed.
Part-time Work Study
UNM-Valencia Student Services
Los Lunas, NM
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Answer multi-line phone, direct phone calls, and respond to common inquiries
- Provide quality service and information to people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and age groups
- Uphold policies and statutes surrounding personal and confidential information
- Maintain files for administrative operations, process and seat those seeking student services, and assist with event organization
Part-time Work Study
UNM-Valencia Business and Finance
Los Lunas, NM
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Performed clerical duties including metering mail and delivering mail and assisting in administrative functions
- Created documents in Microsoft Office Suite to assist in various administrative tasks according to needs of Business and Finance Department Staff
- Processed bi-weekly timesheets for approximately 40 work-study students and student employees
- Provide quality service and information to people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and age groups
Dietary Aid
Belen Meadows Healthcare
Los Lunas, NM
06.2009 - 02.2012
- Prepared meals for an average of 80 residents according to Dietician instruction to meet the needs of diabetic, hypo-glycemic, and allergic individuals
- Served meals to the residents while observing standards for safe and clean food service
- Assisted residents throughout the day with food service including snacks and drinks
- Maintained sanitary food preparation and service environment in accordance with state standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Belen High School
Belen, NM05.2006
Skills
- Great customer Services Skills
- Great Teamwork
- Organized
- Ready to Learn
- Fast Learner
- Great Computer and Phone Skills
- Great at Communicating
Timeline
Paralegal 2
Law Office of the Public Defenders
11.2021 - Present
Paralegal 1
Law Office of the Public Defenders
11.2021
Secretary
Law Office of the Public Defenders
11.2016 - 11.2021
Part-time Work Study
UNM-Valencia Student Services
07.2015 - 11.2016
Part-time Work Study
UNM-Valencia Business and Finance
05.2012 - 07.2014
Dietary Aid
Belen Meadows Healthcare
06.2009 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Belen High School