Elizabeth Esqueda
Schertz
Summary
Paralegal with over 12 years of experience in legal research, document preparation, and administrative support. Proven track record in managing case preparation and drafting legal documents, contributing to successful case outcomes. Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate complex information effectively. Enhanced document management processes, leading to improved efficiency and accessibility for legal teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adlaw Paralegal- GS-11
OSJA- MEDCOM
Fort Sam Houston
03.2023 - Current
- In my role as an Administrative Paralegal, I assist attorneys with issues concerning fiscal law, administrative law, contract law, and ethics
- I prepare opinions for conference requests and perform legal research
- I also oversee and organize all administrative law actions to ensure compliance with deadlines
- Furthermore, I offer support for investigations, FOIA requests, and matters related to military personnel
Paralegal Specialist- GS-09
OSJA-ARNORTH, and Army Support Activity
Fort Sam Houston
04.2019 - 03.2023
- I offered legal assistance to the administrative attorneys on issues concerning ethics, administrative law, and labor matters
- My responsibilities encompassed conducting legal research and analysis, drafting motions, and gathering data for regular reports
- I also acted as the subject matter expert for real estate reimbursement claims
- Furthermore, I served as the Victim Witness Liaison (VWL) for court martials and administrative separations, advising victims on their rights and benefits while providing updates on court hearing proceedings
Paralegal – Civil Litigation (Asset Forfeiture)
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office- Civil Section
San Antonio
10.2017 - 04.2019
- I managed and organized a substantial docket of asset forfeiture cases
- My responsibilities included preparing pleadings, handling discovery, and drafting general correspondence
- I coordinated the scheduling of court hearings, collaborated with outside counsel and law enforcement, and assisted with research related to case issues and dispositions
- Furthermore, I participated as a hiring panelist for our section
Legal Secretary II (Asset Forfeiture)
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office- Asset Forfeiture Unit
Sacramento
04.2015 - 05.2016
- In my role as the Legal Secretary for the Asset Forfeiture unit, I managed the processing of asset forfeiture reports for attorney evaluation
- I communicated with involved parties to inform them of their rights and explain court procedures
- As cases progressed, I prepared various legal documents, including discovery materials, motions, dismissals, and proof of service
- Furthermore, I handled the closure of each case upon receiving a judgment, including managing disbursements
- Additionally, I took on the responsibility of training new employees and acted as a lead within my unit
Legal Secretary I
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office-Consolidated Intake Division
Sacramento
10.2014 - 04.2015
- I was responsible for handling all misdemeanor and felony drug cases on the in-custody calendar
- This involved reviewing police reports to confirm their completeness and accuracy before they were sent for attorney review
- I kept an open line of communication with external partners to ensure deadlines were met
- Additionally, I prepared complaints, amendments, and warrants, and processed both local and multi-state rap sheets
Office Assistant II
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office
Sacramento
10.2013 - 09.2014
- My main workstation was at the front reception area, where I handled all incoming calls and assisted visitors, including victims, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel
- I was tasked with sorting and organizing discovery materials for the attorneys, transcribing audio tapes, and providing translation services
- Furthermore, I managed the office’s court runs, which involved filing court documents with the appropriate personnel
Calendaring Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Alan M. Laskin
Sacramento
01.2013 - 10.2013
- In my role as a Calendaring Legal Secretary, one of my main responsibilities was to schedule all appointments, including court appearances, general attorney-client meetings, and appointments with opposing counsel
- Additionally, I handled various administrative tasks such as transcription, managing incoming calls, sorting and distributing mail, and drafting correspondence
- I also coordinated travel arrangements for depositions conducted outside of the office
Legal Assistant
Attorney Debt Reset, Inc.
Sacramento
06.2011 - 09.2011
- In my role as a Legal Assistant, I was responsible for preparing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases for attorney review
- Additionally, I drafted a variety of pleadings, including motions to value, stand-alone motions, and amendments
- I filed multiple documents with the court and tracked important deadlines and court appearances
- My responsibilities also included managing intake forms, handling correspondence, answering phone calls, and assisting clients with general inquiries
- Furthermore, I provided translation services by converting documents from English to Spanish and acted as an interpreter for our Spanish-speaking clients
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California04.2025
Victim Advocacy Course- Certificate -
Center for Legal Studies
04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Government, Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
12.2007
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Case management
- Excellent customer/client services
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Proficient with office technology and Mircrosoft programs
- Familiar with ALCS, Lexis Nexis, and FEDSEP
Certification
Notary Public, State of Texas, 05/28/23, 132028376
Timeline
Adlaw Paralegal- GS-11
OSJA- MEDCOM
03.2023 - Current
Paralegal Specialist- GS-09
OSJA-ARNORTH, and Army Support Activity
04.2019 - 03.2023
Paralegal – Civil Litigation (Asset Forfeiture)
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office- Civil Section
10.2017 - 04.2019
Legal Secretary II (Asset Forfeiture)
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office- Asset Forfeiture Unit
04.2015 - 05.2016
Legal Secretary I
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office-Consolidated Intake Division
10.2014 - 04.2015
Office Assistant II
Sacramento District Attorney’s Office
10.2013 - 09.2014
Calendaring Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Alan M. Laskin
01.2013 - 10.2013
Legal Assistant
Attorney Debt Reset, Inc.
06.2011 - 09.2011
Masters of Public Administration -
University of San Francisco
Victim Advocacy Course- Certificate -
Center for Legal Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Government, Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento