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Overview
Work History
Education
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Bilingual
Timeline
Debby Ibarra

Debby Ibarra

Omaha,NE

Summary

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service

50 Shades Of Green
Omaha, NE
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Described product and service details to customers to provide information on benefits and advantages.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Replenished merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.

Paralegal/Case Manager

Welsh & Welsh Pc Llo
Omaha, NE
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for office.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
  • Trained and managed employees in best practices and protocols to maximum productivity.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for cases.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Collected data from client media and sources to prepare for litigation.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Paralegal/Case Management Associate

Law Office Of Thomas Inkelaar
Omaha, NE
01.2001 - 03.2016
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for office.
  • Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Investigated causes and resolutions to Personal injuries cases, reviewing damages, losses and settlement formalities.
  • Drafted and negotiated agreements on behalf of company.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.

Education

Paralegal - Legal Administrative Assistance

Iowa Western College, Council Bluffs, IA

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Work order preparation
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Handling Confidential Materials
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing

Bilingual

Speak and write in Spanish

Timeline

Customer Service - 50 Shades Of Green
03.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal/Case Manager - Welsh & Welsh Pc Llo
03.2016 - 02.2019
Paralegal/Case Management Associate - Law Office Of Thomas Inkelaar
01.2001 - 03.2016
Iowa Western College - Paralegal, Legal Administrative Assistance
Debby Ibarra