Elizabeth Contreras
Los Angeles,,CA
Summary
Motivated professional offering a Masters in Legal Studies with a concentration in Contracts and Negotiations. Former Litigation Paralegal with an exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in legal case management support. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills. Looking to leverage my knowledge in Contracts and Negotiations into a role as a Contract Paralegal.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
The Spivak Law Firm
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Drafted legal correspondence such as motions and briefs, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions using database platforms and performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Tracked, stored and organized data in accordance with proper chain of custody protocols.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
Litigation Paralegal
SpivakThe Matian Firm, APC
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs, including document review, research into case law, drafting of motions, proposed orders and electronic filing.
- Tracked data, created graphs and completed calculations using Microsoft Excel.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Analyzed work product and created document productions, performing quality control reviews and revising or improving documents where appropriate.
- Oversaw all phases of Discovery, involving propounding and responding to written discovery requests.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Assisted in elements of civil litigation, including initiating and responding to claims, gathering and presenting evidence and client counseling.
Bilingual Case Manager
Nexus Services
West Hollywood, CA
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment with competing demands
- Maintain proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Conduct intake interviews and orientation sessions with each client
- Perform investigation screenings for high alert clients
- Assess the needs and vulnerabilities of clients, and connect them with appropriate resources within the community
- Experience dealing with multicultural clients
- Develop and maintain accurate and complete case records for all clients upon release from the detention centers, while maintaining confidentiality of all records
Senior Legal Assistant
Alliance for Children's Rights
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Ability to effectively handle and maintain 50-100 case files
- Able to resolve complex benefits disputes informally with the Los Angeles County
- File for California State hearings
- Supervise law student interns and community volunteers
- Facilitate communication between clients, program staff, pro bono attorneys, County representatives and service providers
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Trinity Law School
Santa Ana, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
2015
Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
2014
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Legal Research
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Motions drafting
- Document preparation
- Analytical
- Mediation
- Case interpretation
- Litigation management
- Court procedures
- Discovery understanding
- Data entry
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
The Spivak Law Firm
06.2021 - 10.2021
Litigation Paralegal
SpivakThe Matian Firm, APC
12.2020 - 05.2021
Bilingual Case Manager
Nexus Services
05.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Legal Assistant
Alliance for Children's Rights
06.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Trinity Law School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
Spanish Language And Literature
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
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