Diane Barrera
Aurora,CO
Summary
I am a dedicated Legal Assistant with a strong commitment to providing exceptional case management support. My ability to multitask enables me to efficiently handle high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting tight deadlines. As a resourceful problem-solver, I possess excellent research and communication skills, driven by a passion for delivering top-notch legal support to both attorneys and clients. With experience in client-attorney liaison, legal documentation, and evidence review, I am fluent in Spanish and thrive in collaborative environments with professionals who share my dedication to justice and excellence. Eager to continually learn and grow, I welcome challenges that contribute to both my development as a legal assistant and as an individual.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Colorado Legal Defense Group
Denver, CO
09.2018 - Current
- Act as the primary liaison for prospective clients, documenting their inquiries and facilitating introductions to attorneys.
- Overseas, the other paralegals/legal assistants.
- Facilitates efficient communication between clients and attorneys by managing a large volume of email and phone correspondence, arranging crucial meetings according to schedule, and consistently providing timely updates to clients.
- Managed legal documents, kept records current, and organized files.
- Collected client information and examined evidence.
- Organized and managed the discovery process, converting electronic files into PDF and other formats, and assembling trial notebooks while reviewing discovery materials, videos, and witness interviews to keep attorneys informed of any new developments in case files.
- Knowledgeable in dealing with pleadings, affidavits, filing motions, and exhibit preparation.
- Manages client billing effectively.
- Manages attorneys' calendars efficiently.
- Expert translator for the office.
- Skilled in case seals
- Skilled in Federal case filings.
- Executes a variety of assigned tasks, demonstrating versatility, including overseeing company maintenance, running bank errands, ordering supplies, and managing office responsibilities.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence (for Spanish-speaking clients).
Administrator Assistant
Johnson Knudson
Lakewood, CO
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Scheduled and managed appointments for executive staff, ensuring efficient use of time.
- Organized incoming mail and packages, sorting according to priority and forwarding to appropriate personnel.
- Answered telephone calls in a professional manner, providing information or routing callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival and provided general assistance as requested.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
Administrative Assistant
Special Counsel
Denver, CO
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Case Manager
Andrus Wagstaff
Lakewood, CO
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
- Maintained contact with clients regarding case updates or changes in procedures.
- Updated client information in firm's database system ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Assisted in document review
Education
High School Diploma -
Eaglecrest High School
Centennial, CO06-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Quickbooks, Adobe
- Criminal, Immigration , Personal Injury
- Office Management
- File Organization
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Strong verbal communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Colorado Legal Defense Group
09.2018 - Current
Administrator Assistant
Johnson Knudson
01.2018 - 09.2018
Administrative Assistant
Special Counsel
09.2017 - 01.2018
Case Manager
Andrus Wagstaff
04.2013 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Eaglecrest High School
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