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DEBBY S. HUERTA

Summary

Well-organized and efficient Paralegal/ Case Manager skilled in preparing legal documents and correspondence. Manage case files and coordinate effectively with witnesses and experts. Excellent data collection and analysis abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Legal Aid of Nebraska
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct detailed client intakes and enter information into company database.
  • As the only Spanish speaking paralegal, my responsibility is to create and translate all documents into Spanish.
  • I handle all Spanish speaking clients along within my other cases.
  • Assigns and supervises work activities and monitors schedules of assigned employees to ensure completion of assignments and to balance workloads.
  • Trains, guides, and counsels assigned employees to develop their performance capacities and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and standards.
  • Develops and maintains documents, and maintains and manages document systems for cases.
  • Serves as law librarian, keeping and monitoring legal volumes and ensuring legal volumes are up-to-date.
  • Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and case preparation including but not limited to interviews of witnesses, or taking sworn statements, gathering of information or documents.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.

Paralegal Manager

Family Housing Services, Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created and translated all documents into Spanish.
  • Handled all Spanish speaking clients along with my other cases.
  • Comply with all HUD regulated guidelines.
  • My responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, effectively
  • Improved client satisfaction with enhanced communication strategies and regular progress updates.
  • Comply with all HUD regulated guidelines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Network with other agencies to achieve and build great relationship.

Store Manager

50 Shades of Green
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Organized special events such as seasonal sales promotions to drive foot traffic into the store and increase sales opportunities.

Paralegal

Welsh & Welsh Pc Llo
03.2015 - 02.2020
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.

Paralegal

Law Office of Inkelaar
01.2000 - 03.2015
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
  • Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
  • Strengthened case presentations with detailed investigative work and evidence gathering.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

ParaLegal Administrative Assistance - Bilingual

Iowa Western College
Council Bluffs, IA
05-2002

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Handling Confidential Materials
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Office administration
  • Notary public
  • Litigation support
  • Negotiation
  • Effective multitasking
  • Case file management
  • Legal research skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

Legal Aid of Nebraska
09.2023 - Current

Paralegal Manager

Family Housing Services, Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2023

Store Manager

50 Shades of Green
03.2021 - 05.2022

Paralegal

Welsh & Welsh Pc Llo
03.2015 - 02.2020

Paralegal

Law Office of Inkelaar
01.2000 - 03.2015

ParaLegal Administrative Assistance - Bilingual

Iowa Western College

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