CHRISTIAN CERVANTES
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Outgoing and reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials. Proficient in schedule coordination, resource allocation and office supply inventory management. Dedicated to cultivating an empowering and productive work culture. Professional and polite with upbeat attitude and resourceful approach to challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Legal Assistant II
Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
11.2019 - Current
- Collect, organize, and save data and documents onto databases.
- Initiate conflict checks and open new matters.
- Entering billable attorney time into billing program.
- Submit expense reports and invoices.
- Type, format, and edit correspondence and legal documents, with short notice and tight deadlines.
- Direct and coordinate service of subpoenas and other complex legal pleadings.
- Coordinated schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for attorneys.
Bartender
Druid's Glen Golf Course
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Updated drink menu with creative cocktails, contemporary wines and craft beers.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Paralegal
Espada Criminal Defense, P.S
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Became point of contact for clients.
- Drafted and filed initial documents in court: i.e., Notice of Appearance, Demand for Discovery, Waiver of Speedy Trial, etc.
- Processed and reviewed all incoming discovery.
- Scheduled motion hearing with court staff and adhered to local rules regarding working copies, notices of criminal motions, etc.
- In charge of maintaining attorney calendars.
- In charge of filing all pleadings with courts at all levels.
- Maintained client files, both physical and on computer.
- Assisted lawyers during trial prep and trial, including preparing witnesses, issuing subpoenas, and researching and evaluating potential jurors.
Host, Server, Bartender
BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Greeted guests as they came in and assigned appropriate quite times.
- Attended to guests needs from the beginning of their dining experience to the end.
- Memorized, with detail the entire menu including alcoholic beverages and answered all questions guests had about the menu items.
- Mixed different spirits and juices with ease to make any of the cocktails on and off the menu and answered any questions about our extensive beer menu as well as our liquors all while in compliance with state liquor laws and regulations.
Front Desk Administration/Legal Assistant
Redinger Law Offices, PLLC
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients.
- Scheduled and made appointments for five attorneys.
Interpreter, Translator
NorthWest Immigrant Rights Project
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitate communication between attorney and client by providing Spanish interpretation and translation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Highline College
Des MoinesSkills
- Professional phone etiquette
- Excellent communication skills
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Critical thinker
- Fluent in Spanish
- Data entry expert
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Database administration
Timeline
Administrative Legal Assistant II
Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
11.2019 - Current
Bartender
Druid's Glen Golf Course
08.2019 - 11.2019
Paralegal
Espada Criminal Defense, P.S
08.2018 - 08.2019
Front Desk Administration/Legal Assistant
Redinger Law Offices, PLLC
08.2017 - 03.2018
Interpreter, Translator
NorthWest Immigrant Rights Project
11.2016 - 01.2018
Host, Server, Bartender
BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse
01.2015 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Highline College
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