CHRISTINA M. RAMIREZ
Reseda,CA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience leading litigation support, compliance oversight, and operational management in fast-paced environments. Currently completing an MBA in General Management, expected December 2025. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve complex issues, and standardize procedures that enhance productivity and mitigate risk. Seeking to leverage legal and managerial insight in a leadership role focused on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trial Paralegal
Herman Law
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinate logistics for witness appearances and expert testimony.
- Draft comprehensive legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, declarations, notices, discovery requests and responses.
- Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial notebooks.
- Perform detailed legal research, identifying key issues and arguments to support case strategies.
- Manage and calendar court deadlines, hearings, and discovery schedules
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review. Conducts moderately complex research and analyzes law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, and procedural rules. Legal research — Performs moderate-level legal research and analyzes statutes, case law, court rules, and procedural requirements for trial attorneys
- Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules. Track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery cutoffs, hearings, and trial schedules
- Prepare written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and discovery responses
- Assist with deposition preparation, document production, exhibit organization, and subpoena compliance
- Prepare trial materials, including issuing subpoenas, notices to attend, witness and exhibit lists, trial binders, demonstrative materials, and pretrial filings
- Calendar and monitor hearings, discovery deadlines, filing deadlines, trial dates, and other case-related obligations
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other parties
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals
- Draft, format, proofread, cite-check, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and court filings under attorney supervision
- 70+ Cases
Litigation Paralegal
Drake Law Firm
10.2024 - Current
- Drafted and filed 60+ pleadings, including complaints, motions, and briefs, with strict adherence to court rules and deadlines.
- Successfully managed the discovery process for 100+ cases, coordinating depositions and expert testimonies, leading to favorable outcomes.
- Led trial preparation by drafting Motions in Limine, organizing exhibit lists, issuing subpoenas, and compiling trial binders, directly enabling favorable arbitration and trial outcomes.
- Acted as primary liaison among attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, insurers, and vendors by resolving case issues and maintaining high levels of client trust and satisfaction.
- Directed filings, service of process, and calendar management for 50+ active cases, safeguarding against missed deadlines and procedural defaults.
Discovery Paralegal
Johnson More Trial Lawyers
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Directed discovery for 7+ attorneys by drafting/responding to discovery, preparing meet-and-confer correspondence, and drafting discovery motions.
- Analyzed 100+ regulatory and facility records, including DPH citations, DSS findings, Ombudsman reports, staffing logs, and policies/procedures to identify compliance failures and strengthen litigation strategy.
- Prepared deposition binders and page-line summaries and attended depositions to assist attorneys with medical record retrieval, issue spotting, and note-taking.
- Trained and supervised law clerks on discovery procedures and compliance with the California Code of Civil Procedure, increasing accuracy and operational efficiency within the team.
- Negotiated medial lien reductions with providers, minimizing client liability and maximizing net recoveries.
- Inter office motions
Paralegal
Zakariaie & Zakariaie
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Drafted 50+ pleadings, judgments, and legal correspondence, supporting litigation in real estate disputes.
- Monitored deadlines and filings across 50+ active cases, safeguarding compliance with court procedures and preventing missed deadlines.
- Processed payroll and billing for 10+ employees/vendors, ensuring accurate monthly financial transactions.
- Enhanced litigation readiness by conducting thorough legal research and organizing over 100 case files.
- Coordinated client intake, attorney calendars, and case meetings, streamlining case flow.
Receptionist
Klopert & Ravden, LLP
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Drafted and distributed client correspondence in family law matters, including child custody, divorce, and restraining orders, maintaining ongoing communication and case transparency.
- Monitored 50+ court deadlines monthly, minimizing the risk of missed hearings and procedural delays.
- Handled 200+ weekly client calls and intakes, accurately routing matters and ensuring efficient attorney handling.
- Safeguarded sensitive case information for high-profile clients, ensuring their confidentiality and trust.
- Optimized office operations by managing supplies and preparing conference rooms, boosting workflow efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Management
University of Wisconsin Parkside
12-2025
Advanced Paralegal Certificate - undefined
University of California, Santa Cruz
10-2021
Bachelor's - Business Law
California State University Northridge
06-2020
Skills
- Leadership & Business Operations
- Project & Deadline Management
- Operations & Workflow Optimization
- Legal Research & Writing
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Regulatory Analysis & Compliance
- Litigation & Discovery Management
- Trial Preparation & Case Strategy
Affiliations
- Los Angeles Paralegal Association
- The National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.
Timeline
Trial Paralegal
Herman Law
12.2025 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Drake Law Firm
10.2024 - Current
Discovery Paralegal
Johnson More Trial Lawyers
10.2021 - 10.2024
Paralegal
Zakariaie & Zakariaie
09.2020 - 03.2021
Receptionist
Klopert & Ravden, LLP
09.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor's - Business Law
California State University Northridge
Advanced Paralegal Certificate - undefined
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Management
University of Wisconsin Parkside