Dairely Camacho
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with strong skills in writing, organizing, and project managing cases. Detailed-oriented and performance-driven paralegal who excels at the challenges in various areas of law. Adept at providing beneficial support to senior lawyers with all aspects of the litigation cycle.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Supported the Deputy General Counsel, Senior General Counsel, Senior Assistant General Counsel, and outside counsel attorneys by providing legal and administrative support.
- Coordinated with district departments, schools, and outside counsel to collect, review, organize, and produce records for litigation, discovery requests, and public records disclosures.
Assisted attorneys with Special Education (SPED) litigation, claims, administrative matters, and other legal proceedings. - Conducted legal research related to public records, education law, and litigation matters.
- Assisted outside counsel with discovery, document production, and case preparation.
- Conducted email searches on Rational Governance responsive to discovery requests.
- Supported attorneys in the management of lawsuits and legal claims through document collection, case preparation, and records production.
- Maintained and managed attorneys' case calendars, updating schedules and case information as new developments arose.
- Represented the District in student transfer appeal hearings, presenting relevant records and supporting documentation.
- Participated in depositions and served as the District's designated witness, providing testimony regarding student records and District procedures.
- Processed and fulfilled subpoenas, ensuring timely and accurate production of records.
- Issued legal hold notices and coordinated the preservation of records for pending litigation.
Public Records Officer
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as a Public Records Officer, managing public records requests in compliance with the Washington State Public Records Act and ensuring statutory deadlines were met.
- Reviewed, collected, organized, and produced responsive records while applying legal exemptions and redactions to protect confidential information.
- Coordinated with in-house attorneys, district departments, schools, and outside counsel to gather records for litigation, discovery requests, and public records responses.
- Responded to student education records requests while ensuring compliance with FERPA and state and federal privacy laws.
- Conducted legal research related to public records compliance, exemptions, and applicable washington laws.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive student, personnel, and legal records.
- Managed multiple high-priority deadlines simultaneously in fast-paced legal environment.
Paralegal
Bishop Legal
Normandy Park, WA
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Assembled and organized facts, data, and information on programs as background intelligence for meetings, hearings, briefings, and reports.
- Identified and solved complex problems impacting the legal team and business direction.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings, and handled high call volumes.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved time-sensitive issues by partnering with staff to share and implement project initiatives.
- Prepares materials for trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
- Drafted legal documents/pleadings.
- Responded to interrogatories, production requests, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
- Researches legal issues and prepares memorandums.
- Consulted with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals to define and document case details.
- Negotiated cases alongside the attorney.
Social Media Content Creator
We Are WWU
Bellingham, WA
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Wrote, photographed, edited, and published daily content.
- Oversaw a 23% increase in Instagram followers over three months.
- Discovered and promoted scholarship programs and campus events.
- Coordinated workloads and meetings with internal and external teams.
Tutor Assistant
Kumon
Seattle, WA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supervised children from ages preschool-high school.
- Made sure students completed assigned math and reading packets.
- Clarified instructions and objectives for each student.
- Spoke with student’s guardians to inform on student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Spanish
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2018
Skills
- Great organizational skills and workflows
- Thrive in fast-paced environments, juggling multiple tasks
- Skilled in presenting to a range of audiences
- Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish
- Maintain inventory, prepare memos, send out emails, note taker, scheduling
- Maintains confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Maintains physical and digital records
- Manages public disclosure requests
- Strong legal research skills
- Experience with negotiations
- Project management
- Coordinates meetings
- Works well on large projects
- Creative
- Litigation Support
- Claims Management
- Public Records Act Compliance
- Discovery and Document Production
- Legal Research
- FERPA Compliance
- Document review and redaction
- Records Collection and Organization
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
05.2023 - Current
Public Records Officer
Seattle Public Schools
06.2022 - 05.2023
Paralegal
Bishop Legal
08.2018 - 06.2022
Social Media Content Creator
We Are WWU
01.2018 - 01.2018
Tutor Assistant
Kumon
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies and Spanish
Western Washington University