CESAR MARTINEZ
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
Dynamic individual known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to meet tight deadlines and support legal teams effectively. Recognized for resilience, eagerness to learn, and ask questions in order to ensure tasks are fulfilled in accurately.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Adamson Ahdoot LLP
Los Angeles, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation and witness interviews.
- Managed client communications to ensure timely updates on case status.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Coordinated discovery processes, including document requests and reviews.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Organized case files and maintained electronic filing systems efficiently.
- Proofread all documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness of content.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents under the supervision of attorneys.
- Organized discovery materials including interrogatories, requests for admissions, depositions.
Buyer's Assistant
CarMax Auto Superstores
Torrance, USA
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Trained multiple employees within my department in familiarizing them with CarMax's programs, and ensuring they input data into databases correctly, in order to deliver an iconic experience to customers.
- Manage the transfers of vehicles between CarMax stores, and ensure that all saleable vehicles are free of discrepancies.
- Interact with other departments within the store in order to find solutions, and overall operate office equipment, especially a computer, telephone, and copy machine.
- Secure and protect many of CarMax's assets at the LAX location.
- Recognized as 'Store Champion' in third month of employment for supporting various departments in daily operations and exhibiting strong leadership.
- Adapted to challenging environments while ensuring team coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12-2020
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Working effectively, unsupervised
- Strong computer proficiency
- Collaborative team player
- Resilient in high-stress situations
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Given the opportunity to volunteer in the Rose Bowl and lead 4-5 individuals in effectively cooking pizzas and satisfy the 50+ customers waiting in line.
- Acknowledged by my department manager in CarMax, Paul Choo, for my exceptional leadership role and was given the opportunity to hold a higher position in the Merchandising department.
- Acknowledged by the Dean of CSUDH and was part of the Dean's list for the 3+ years that I attended the university.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Adamson Ahdoot LLP
03.2024 - Current
Buyer's Assistant
CarMax Auto Superstores
01.2019 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills