Emily Nunez
La Mirada
Summary
Detail-oriented and bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish with strong communication and translation skills. Experienced in assisting individuals and families through sensitive and fast-paced situations while maintaining organization, professionalism, and attention to detail. Skilled in handling client communication, managing responsibilities efficiently, and working effectively in team-oriented environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Progresso Legal Group, P.C.
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Managed family law cases from intake through resolution, including case initiation, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case
- Drafted and managed Discovery (propounding and responding), including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
- Drafted and prepared pleadings, declarations, Requests for Orders, Ex-Parte Applications, Trial Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Filed court documents and motions while ensuring compliance with procedural rules, deadlines, and litigation timelines
- Served as a Spanish-English interpreter for attorney-client communications during meetings and court proceedings - including translation at the Counsel's Table during Trial.
- Coordinated with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, including scheduling meet-and-confers and maintaining ongoing case communication
- Conducted and assisted in Settlement Agreements and/or Negotiations, Legal Research, and Child & Spousal Support Calculations using DissoMaster, under attorney supervision while managing a high-volume caseload with strong attention to detail
Funeral Counselor
Optima Funeral Home
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Met with families to arrange funeral services and prepare service contracts tailored to their needs and preferences
- Guided families through funeral service options, including burials, ship-outs, direct cremation, and viewing/cremation services, while providing compassionate support throughout the process
- Coordinated funeral logistics from start to finish, including scheduling services, securing burial escorts, and communicating with cemeteries and third-party providers
- Prepared and reviewed death certificate drafts with families to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to filing
- Managed cremation follow-up services, including retrieving ashes from the crematory and preparing urns and keepsakes for families
- Handled sensitive client communications and financial transactions, including explaining costs, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records
- Maintained professionalism, discretion, and empathy while assisting families during emotionally difficult circumstances
Education
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Cypress College
Cypress12-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Legal Document Preparation & Filing
- Legal Writing & Case Summaries
- Client Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Case Management
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Progresso Legal Group, P.C.
09.2021 - 08.2025
Funeral Counselor
Optima Funeral Home
08.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Cypress College