CRISTINA MARTINEZ
Buffalo
Summary
Bilingual legal professional prepared to contribute to dynamic legal team. Proven history of supporting attorneys with detailed legal research and effective case management. Known for collaboration and adaptability, ensuring team success and smooth workflow in fast-paced settings. Expertise in legal documentation and client communication in multiple languages.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Paralegal
Neighborhood Legal Services Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys by translating documents and interpreting during meetings.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate bilingual legal support in both English and Spanish.
- Conducted comprehensive bilingual research to ensure thorough understanding of complex legal issues.
- Contributed to positive client outcomes by assisting in the negotiation process during mediation sessions.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Established strong working relationships with court staff, resulting in better coordination during hearings.
- Drafted routine correspondence for attorney review, streamlining communication with opposing counsel and other parties involved in cases.
- Prepared legal documents for Housing / Eviction Cases and translated and interpreted when requested.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
Mortgage Support Specialists II
M&T Bank
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Personal and Commercial mortgage funding
Paralegal
Mandarich Law Group, LLP
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Post Judgements Letters
- Transcripts of Judgment Requests
- Subpoenas
- Filed Judgments
- Prepare New York Default Packages
- Review Default Packages for New York and Michigan
- SOC's
- Summons and Complaints for New York and Michigan
- Preparing Miscellaneous paperwork and mail them out to clients and courts
- Upload documents to client's portals
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Science
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville05-2017
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Buffalo, NY08-2009
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Translation services
- Bilingual proficiency
- Civil litigation
- Interpretation skills
- Mediation assistance
- File organization
- Document filing
- Attorney support
- Administrative support
- File and records management
- Compliance monitoring
- Records management
- Trial preparation assistance
- Case management
- Civil law
- Calendar management
- Document control support
- Documenting
- Case file organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Paralegal
Neighborhood Legal Services Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Mortgage Support Specialists II
M&T Bank
07.2019 - 09.2021
Paralegal
Mandarich Law Group, LLP
02.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Science
Bryant And Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
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