Doreen Benzaquen
albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic legal assistant with extensive experience at Johnson Family Law, P.C., excelling in document preparation and client support. Proven ability to manage complex calendars and prioritize tasks effectively. Skilled in client billing and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring seamless operations and successful case outcomes. Member of the national association of legal assistants.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Johnson Family Law, P.C.
05.2016 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with District court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Billing clients on a weekly basis
- Receive payments from Clients
- Maintain electronic calendar
- Prepare intake information from new clients for conflict searches
Legal Secretary
Bado & Bado, Attorneys
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided support to both attorneys specializing in adoptions
- Prepared pleadings for birth mother consent hearing
- Drafted pleadings for birth father termination hearing including serving pleadings by process server or publication
- Completed all legal documents for adoption finalization hearing
- Filed all pleadings with court clerk
- Tracked and maintained all attorney schedules
Legal Assistant
Romaguera, Dawson & Humphrey
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided support to two partners specializing in medical malpractice
- Prepared pleadings, subpoenas, and other legal documents
- Participated in trial preparation for large civil trials
- Coordinated appointments, court appearances, and depositions
- Filed and served all legal documents with the court and opposing counsel, including via e-service
- Handled and maintained legal calendars including tickler system
- Tracked and recorded billable hours for each file
Education
Business
Belleville High School
Belleville06-1985
Skills
- Order and request filing
- Member of the national association of legal assistants
- Calendar management
- Task prioritization
- Client billing
- Motion preparation
- Client support
- MS office proficient
- Scheduling/Planning
- Document preparation/Correspondence
- Notary public
- Confidentiality
Certification
- Certificate of Completion New Mexico Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Johnson Family Law, P.C.
05.2016 - Current
Legal Secretary
Bado & Bado, Attorneys
02.2014 - 12.2014
Legal Assistant
Romaguera, Dawson & Humphrey
09.2011 - 03.2013
Business
Belleville High School
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