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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
Getzville
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Grover Cleveland High School
Buffalo, NY
08-2009

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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