Cheryl Branch
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a robust background at the County of Los Angeles - Child Support Department, showcasing unparalleled expertise in legal proceedings and exceptional client communication. Spearheaded the drafting and filing of critical legal documents, enhancing case management efficiency by 30%. Renowned for meticulous legal research and adept at navigating complex legal frameworks, ensuring precision in trial preparation and document analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
County of Los Angeles - Child Support Department
Commerce, CA
10.1999 - 03.2014
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
Education
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2008
J.D. - Law
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Los Angeles, CA05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05-1993
Skills
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Court transcription
- Document preparation
- File and records management
- Calendar oversight
- Legal research skills
- Interviewing witnesses
- Document filing
- Exhibit preparation
- Documenting
- Motion drafting
- Legal writing
- Client communication
- Database research
- Records management
- Trial preparation assistance
- Legal case files
- Attorney support
- Evidence analysis
- Brief writing
- File pleadings
- Client intake procedures
- Calendar management
- Pre-trial preparation
- Office administration
- Project management
- Discovery management
- Negotiation
- Legal compliance
- Case management
- Policy research
- Public records research expertise
- Legal evaluation
Timeline
Paralegal
County of Los Angeles - Child Support Department
10.1999 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
J.D. - Law
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of La Verne
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