Carol L. Millaud
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with comprehensive expertise in legal document preparation and court pleading drafting at Law Offices of Ronald B. Imhoff.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Operator – Paralegal & Business Support Service
Westside Professional Business Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Provide legal document preparation for probate, family law, civil litigation, and bankruptcy cases.
- Prepare court pleadings, petitions, motions, and supporting exhibits for attorneys and pro per clients.
- Guide clients through California court procedures, assist with e-filing and calendaring.
Personal Assistant & Legal/Real Estate Support
Jason Propp & Proper Investments
West Los Angeles & Hidden Hills, CA
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Assisted principal in real estate investment, leasing, and property management operations.
- Coordinated leases, tenant communications, and eviction procedures.
- Organized legal documents and managed business correspondence.
Finance Manager/Legal Dept Manager
Premier Leasing Company
Sherman Oaks, CA
01.1995 - 01.2013
- Managed leasing, rent collection, tenant relations, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
- Drafted leases, coordinated evictions, and ensured compliance with landlord-tenant laws.
- Supervised office operations and staff.
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Law Offices of Ronald B. Imhoff
Los Angeles, CA
01.1986 - 01.2009
- Provided paralegal support in probate, civil litigation, personal injury, and real estate matters.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and legal correspondence.
- Maintained client files, calendared hearings and deadlines, and coordinated with opposing counsel.
- Assisted in trial preparation, document production, and strategy planning.
Legal Support Assistant / Family Support SVC
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
Los Angeles, CA
03.1997 - 01.2000
- Supported Deputy District Attorneys with document preparation, court calendaring, and administrative case support.
- Handled confidential evidence and discovery materials in criminal cases.
- Filed legal documents, prepared subpoenas, and coordinated witness logistics.
- Interfaced with law enforcement and legal professionals on case scheduling and file tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies – Literature Emphasis
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA01.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Alameda
Alameda, CASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASome College (No Degree) - Coursework in Legal Studies
West Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- California court e-filing platforms
- Legal research tools
- Legal document preparation
- Court pleading drafting
- Client communications
Core Competencies
- Probate & Estate Administration (DE-111, Final Distribution, Accountings)
- Civil, Criminal & Family Law Document Preparation
- Legal Research, Drafting & Filing
- Court Calendaring & Case Management
- E-Filing: CA Superior Courts, US Bankruptcy Court
- Property Management & Lease Administration
- Client Intake & Confidential Record Handling
- Office Operations & Trial Support
Additional Information
- Notary Public, State of California
- Over 30 years of combined legal, criminal justice, and property management experience
Timeline
Owner & Operator – Paralegal & Business Support Service
Westside Professional Business Services
01.2018 - Current
Personal Assistant & Legal/Real Estate Support
Jason Propp & Proper Investments
01.2013 - 03.2018
Legal Support Assistant / Family Support SVC
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
03.1997 - 01.2000
Finance Manager/Legal Dept Manager
Premier Leasing Company
01.1995 - 01.2013
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Law Offices of Ronald B. Imhoff
01.1986 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies – Literature Emphasis
Antioch University
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Alameda
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
California State University, Northridge
Some College (No Degree) - Coursework in Legal Studies
West Los Angeles College