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ELIZABETH CARRENO

La Habra

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

RM Law Group
01.2025 - Current
  • Answer phones and respond to client emails with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, stipulations, and judgments, with the appropriate court
  • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
  • Assist with reviewing and organizing evidence and exhibits for trial
  • Support attorneys with case management, calendaring deadlines, and trial preparation
  • Maintain accurate client files and ensure all case documents are properly organized and up to date

Criminal Law Paralegal

WEBER LAW
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Preparing, collecting, summation and organizing the information, data and evidence for use by attorneys in hearings or trials.
  • Prepared legal documents, including briefs, pleadings and interrogatories.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.

Private Investigator

SALT LAKE LEGAL DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Served subpoenas and Release of Information documents.
  • Assisted attorney with jail visits to interview clients.
  • Interviewed witnesses and created an investigative report of the findings.
  • Social Media, Clear Search, and OMS investigations.
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.

Personal Injury Paralegal

Acadia Law Firm
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Managed a high-volume caseload of personal injury and accident claims from intake through settlement, ensuring each case progressed efficiently through medical treatment and legal processing stages.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, answering case-related questions, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the legal process.
  • Coordinated with attorneys, insurance adjusters, and medical providers to obtain documentation, resolve issues, and negotiate settlements.
  • Organized and maintained detailed case files, medical records, police reports, and correspondence using internal CRM and case management software.
  • Ensured deadlines were met for filing demands, responses, and discovery requests, supporting attorneys in trial preparation as needed.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking and communication skills in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.
  • Assisted with demands and depositions as needed.

Education

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Orem, UT
05.2020

Skills

  • Multi-task
  • Detail Oriented
  • Interview techniques
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Communication
  • Legal Research

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

RM Law Group
01.2025 - Current

Criminal Law Paralegal

WEBER LAW
10.2023 - 01.2025

Private Investigator

SALT LAKE LEGAL DEFENDER ASSOCIATION
05.2022 - 10.2023

Personal Injury Paralegal

Acadia Law Firm
02.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

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