Dionysius New York Edwards
CA
Summary
Dynamic Employment Law Paralegal with proven expertise at various law firms, adept in legal research and document drafting. Successfully managed a caseload of 75+ disputes, enhancing litigation strategies through meticulous e-discovery management. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to compliance, driving efficiency in legal processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Paralegal Consultant
NW Research and SCB LLC
San diego, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Employment Law Paralegal
Kettner and Levine
Los Angeles, CA
03.2018 - 06.2025
- Assisted 3+ senior attorneys in managing a caseload of 75+ active employment law disputes, including claims involving Title VII, ADA, and FLSA violations.
- Drafted over 50 legal documents per month, including pleadings, demand letters, and settlement documents, with 100% accuracy.
- Managed the full e-discovery process, including identifying, collecting, and organizing electronic evidence for litigation.
- Maintained communication with clients, explaining legal procedures and gathering information to support their urgent cases.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and witness interview notes to help attorneys prepare for hearings and negotiations.
- Provided advice on a wide range of legal issues including contract law, constitutional law, tort law, property rights and civil procedure rules.
Junior Paralegal
Olympic Law and Perkins and Coie
Seattle, WA
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Supported attorneys specializing in civil litigation, corporate compliance and process serving.
- Prepared case files and ensured all proper paperwork was filed according to court requirements.
- Assisted with gathering evidence for trials and scheduled interviews and translators including (myself) with expert witnesses.
- Collaborated with a legal team to improve document management protocols, reducing discovery response time by 35%.
- Conducted legal research using Westlaw and other legal databases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Spanish
Denver University
Denver, COSkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- E-discovery management
- Case management
- Litigation support
- Compliance knowledge
Certification
Certified Paralegal (CP), NALA, 2025
Favorite Quote
Be curious, not judgmental - Walt Whitman
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Paralegal Consultant
NW Research and SCB LLC
06.2021 - Current
Employment Law Paralegal
Kettner and Levine
03.2018 - 06.2025
Junior Paralegal
Olympic Law and Perkins and Coie
10.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Spanish
Denver University