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Claudia Lomeli

Paramount,CA

Summary

Results-driven legal professional with significant experience in litigation processes and case management. Known for dependable collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering high-quality work under pressure. Skilled in legal research, document preparation, and client communication, ensuring efficient and effective support for legal teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Panish Shea Ravipudi, LLC
02.2017 - 05.2025
  • Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
  • Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
  • Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for personal injury cases.
  • Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Uploaded data into Litify and the firm's server for review and pre-processing.
  • Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such as for Motions and Trial.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing regular updates and explanations of legal proceedings, demystifying legal process.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Liaised with clients to gather crucial case information, fostering strong relationships and ensuring comprehensive case preparation.

Legal Assistant

McMahan Law, PC
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Clerical Work: Answering phones, fax, distribute mail, greet clients, scanning documents, etc.
  • Set up and manage client files.
  • Calendaring.
  • Translate for Spanish speaking clients.
  • Set up discovery and pleading documents.
  • Propound and answer discovery.
  • Request medical records via Attorney service.
  • Intakes for potential new Spanish speaking clients.
  • Order office supplies.
  • Update and finalize costs on the Client Cost Ledger.
  • Set depositions for plaintiffs and defendants.
  • Negotiate liens with Medi-Cal, Medicare, Rawlings Company, etc.
  • Set mediations.
  • Draft correspondence to clients.
  • File and e-file documents with the Court.

Administrative Specialist

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Coordinated and assisted in the planning of academic affairs and resident training programs for the department of Urology (18-24 residents) at the Center for Health Sciences, West Los Angeles VA Hospital, Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Southern California Stone Center, and Harbor UCLA.
  • Coordination of Medical staff and medical group credentialing, resident selection and review, dissemination of policy, goal setting, and identification of issues/problems that arise and database input and update.
  • Coordinated third and fourth year medical student teaching program and fellowship training.
  • Coordinated events as necessary.
  • Coordinated call calendar and rotation schedules.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Assistant III

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • In addition to AAII duties; scheduled inpatient, outpatient surgeries, and imaging needed prior to surgery.
  • Obtained insurance pre-certification for scans and surgeries.
  • Coordinated preoperative clearance appointments with patient’s PCP and/or Cardiologist.
  • Scheduled appointments prior and post-surgery with respective surgeons.
  • Screened pre and post-surgery calls from scheduled patients for the Physicians.

Administrative Assistant II

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
12.2012 - 01.2014
  • Maintained physicians’ patient schedule and appointment calendar.
  • Answered phones and screen incoming calls. Provided information, took messages or redirected calls as appropriate.
  • Established and maintained patient files. Sorted and filed patient materials.
  • Scheduled patient appointments. Scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as cystoscopies, biopsies, CT scans, bone scans and other laboratory and radiologic procedures. Advised patients on proper preparation for these studies. Prepared and submitted appropriate requisitions.
  • Prepared medical records and documents for clinic appointments.
  • Confirmed appointments with patients by phone or reminder letters.
  • Completed insurance claim forms, disability forms and other documents for patients.
  • Assisted with obtaining insurance pre-certification for imaging.
  • Processed requests for medical records, complying with privacy policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with processing prescription refill requests.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Coordinator, Assistant

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Provide administrative support to the Clinical Team including preparing and mailing correspondence, faxes, and coordinating patient’s laboratory.
  • Served as support staff for patient efforts, ensuring all goals and objectives are met, obtain medical records, send out health education materials and document accordingly.
  • Provided updates on clinical data to all areas of program.
  • Maintained complete electronic and paper patient files for the entire Program, obtaining needed clinical and provider information.
  • Uploaded medical records on the clinical site.
  • Ensured appropriate documentation and submission of clinical data; when necessary, obtained and submitted laboratory, surgery, treatment and pathology, x-ray, operative reports, and radiotherapy forms.
  • When appropriate and as directed, provided requested information to callers. Screened, handled, and directed incoming calls. Entered incoming call information into clinical site.
  • Data input information into spreadsheets to track outstanding records and reports.
  • Performed patient support services research via intranet and printed materials, as directed.
  • Maintained all administrative office operations and ensured administrative needs were met.
  • Served as a Clinical Spanish/English translator by effectively communicating clinical questions/answers between Nurse Case Managers and patients, both written and oral.

Receptionist (Temporary)

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Provide administrative support to the Clinical Team including preparing and mailing correspondence, faxes, and coordinating patient’s laboratory.
  • Screened, handled, and directed incoming calls

Legal Receptionist

KUSSMAN & WHITEHILL, A Law Partnership
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Clerical Work: Answering phones, fax, distribute mail, greet clients, scanning documents, etc.
  • Filing Discovery and Pleading documents.
  • Assisted Attorneys and Paralegals when needed.

Education

Paralegal Certificate, ABA Approved - Law

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
03.2010

Skills

  • Drafting pleadings
  • Case analysis
  • Court filings
  • Document preparation
  • Client communication
  • Legal research
  • Document management
  • Research and data collection
  • Legal writing
  • Calendar management
  • Legal documentation
  • Document organization
  • Microsoft office
  • Discovery management
  • Case support
  • Litigation support
  • Legal case files
  • Trial preparation
  • Deadline monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Administrative support
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case file management
  • Legal document preparation
  • Case management
  • Pleading drafting
  • Workload management
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Civil litigation
  • Good judgment and decision making
  • Relationship building
  • Effective multitasking
  • Legal terminology
  • Advanced certified paralegal
  • Correspondence and legal forms
  • Database searching
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Flexible schedule
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Document filing
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Client relations
  • Analytical thinking
  • Work prioritization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Legal correspondence
  • Professionalism
  • Client confidentiality

Accomplishments

  • Achieved high settlements amounts through effectively helping/assisting the attorneys through litigation.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Panish Shea Ravipudi, LLC
02.2017 - 05.2025

Legal Assistant

McMahan Law, PC
05.2015 - 02.2017

Administrative Specialist

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2015 - 05.2015

Administrative Assistant III

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2015

Administrative Assistant II

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
12.2012 - 01.2014

Clinical Coordinator, Assistant

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
08.2011 - 12.2012

Receptionist (Temporary)

UCLA Urology Department at the David Geffen School of Medicine
05.2011 - 08.2011

Legal Receptionist

KUSSMAN & WHITEHILL, A Law Partnership
06.2010 - 12.2010

Paralegal Certificate, ABA Approved - Law

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Riverside

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