CHRISTINA ADKINS
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MCMONAGLE & STEINBERG
04.2022 - Current
- Ability to process and follow procedures of a wide variety of legal forms and documents
- Basic procedures of the court system, processing of legal documents and filing statues
- Proficient in training and instructing staff in work methods and procedures; prepares training manuals and materials
- I have excellent leadwork experience/skills
- I understand the basic structure of the civil and criminal court system
- Ability to perform difficult, complex legal clerical work with minimal supervision and instruction
- Operate standard office machines and equipment, such as computers, word processors, printers, copiers, and multi-lines telephones
- I understand and apply oral and written rules, directions, and instructions
- I prepare memos and provide lead directions to clerical staff
- Proficient in typing skills, ability to type 70 words per minute
- Communicate clearly and consistently with clients over the phone and compose complex correspondence and legal documents from brief instructions and by extracting information from a variety of sources
- Prepares pre-trial statements for attorneys with supporting exhibits for trial
- Examines legal documents produced by staff and prepared for the court
- Maintains case load with organization skills and correct filing of documents
- Sends notices to clients for important hearing/trial dates
- Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence and reports
- Coordinates depositions with parties
- Calendars important hearing dates for attorneys, while considering their busy schedule
- Provides lead direction to clerical staff in the preparation of court filings, records, and reports
- Advises firm owner of staffing needs or operational problems and recommends changes in policies and procedures
- Basic mathematic skills involve calculating medical mileage with the correct corresponding dates indicated on the court form.
PARALEGAL STUDIES
AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE
Sacramento, CA
01.2022 - 04.2025
- My current GPA is 3.6
- I have completed 40 semester units from an accredited college
- I will be completing my education at American River College in March of 2025
- I will be receiving my AA degree in paralegal studies
- My long-term goal is to be a clerk while I finish my education
- I hope to become a public defender someday.
FRONT DESK AGENT
RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for various office duties ensuring all confidential information is shredded following best practices, policies, and procedures
- Office duties include answering multiple phone lines, scheduling guests, deposits, cash handling, sorting mail and finding alternative solutions for difficult guest requests.
Education
General Education -
Pleasant Grove High School
Elk Grove, CA06.2012
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- File Organization
References
- Shanell Walker, Associate at McMonagle Steinberg, 916-507-7495
- Mark Steinberg, Attorney at McMonagle Steinberg, 916-798-5610
- Jaspher A. Belen, Manager at Marriott, 916-712-4742
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
MCMONAGLE & STEINBERG
04.2022 - Current
PARALEGAL STUDIES
AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE
01.2022 - 04.2025
FRONT DESK AGENT
RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT
05.2021 - 04.2022
General Education -
Pleasant Grove High School