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Edson Quinteros

Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Whittier,CA

Summary

Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Paralegal

Bacio & Associates
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated efficient case resolution by attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary to assist attorneys in the presentation of evidence or arguments.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Pai & Chan Pharmacy Corp.
11.2012 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined communication between pharmacy staff members by consistently updating them on delivery status and completion times.
  • Optimized fuel efficiency through careful route planning and adherence to scheduled stops, reducing overall transportation costs.
  • Facilitated smooth transactions by accurately collecting payments from customers upon receipt of medications as needed.
  • Reduced errors by thoroughly reviewing pharmacist notes before initiating deliveries, ensuring correct medications were provided to each patient.
  • Minimized delays in medication access by promptly notifying the pharmacy of any issues encountered during deliveries, allowing for swift resolution measures.
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by organizing and prioritizing daily delivery routes based on urgency and location.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate delivery of medications to their homes.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels for frequently requested medications.
  • Maintained the integrity of sensitive medications with proper temperature control during transportation.
  • Contributed to team effort by supporting other drivers when needed, covering additional shifts or assisting with route planning tasks.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

Legal jargon knowledge

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Certification

Certificate of Achievement Business Division Paralegal Studies

Timeline

Certificate of Completion - Beverly Hills Bar Association Legal Training School

10-2023

Paralegal

Bacio & Associates
07.2022 - Current

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Pasadena City College
06.2020 - 06.2024

Certificate of Achievement Business Division Paralegal Studies

06-2020

Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Pai & Chan Pharmacy Corp.
11.2012 - 10.2022
Edson Quinteros Paralegal/Legal Assistant