Erika Pineda
Legal Assistant
North Kingstown,RI
Summary
Bilingual; English and Spanish. Able to communicate well, interact, and work with diverse individuals.
Organized, dependable Legal Assistant dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits. Hardworking, passionate, eager to learn, willingness to take on added responsibilities, and ready to help team achieve company goals with a positive attitude. My career goal is to become a Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or a Victim's Advocate. My interests are in Criminal Law.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Legal Assistant
Martinous Law Associates
Providence
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Interacted with clients or providers on the phone.
- Translated in spanish for the lawyer or paralegal when they had a new Intake.
- Requested medical records or bills and requested billing statements on HCFA form.
- Filed court documents, pleadings, medical records, bills, correspondence, liens, wages, costs in clients file.
- Reviewed some case files and reported case progress to clients.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling for new Intakes, created new file, and made notes for deadlines.
File/Data Entry Clerk
Gursky Wiens Attorney at Law
North Kingstown
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Received mail correspondence, sorted, distributed to manager, lawyers, and paralegals.
- Answered phone calls and translated in Spanish.
- Managed documents by organizing forms and making photocopies.
- Created new case file and filed in alphabetical order.
- Scanned documents and saved in database.
- Reminded clients about their IME appointments.
- Searched the RI Judiciary Portal to print hearings and added to case calendar.
- Pulled clients files for Workers' Compensations Court.
File Scanning Clerk
K-Force
Providence
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Received and reviewed applications for the Hardest-Hit Fund Program for first-time homebuyers.
- Sorted, organized documents, and filled a submission checklist.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with HUD regulations.
- Requested missing original promissory notes from Management.
- Removed original promissory notes from each application and filed in the vault room.
- Researched statutes for homeowner's titles, printed, and attached to the application.
- Maintained complex files, scanned documents in Docushare for first down approvals, denials, bankruptcy, and foreclosures.
Recruiter
US Temp Inc
North Kingstown
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Greeted incoming visitors professionally and provided assistance with applications.
- Developed positive working relationship with employer's and clients.
- Collected resumes for management and conducted background checks on clients.
- Arranged employee orientations and work schedules.
- Updated applications for attendance, time records, and appointments.
- Reported employee's hours to CSC Payroll and printed ledgers on a weekly basis.
- Reported all incidents to Beacon Insurance Company.
Direct Support Professional
Re-Focus Gilbane Community Center
Providence, United States
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, and dental care.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
General Equivalent Diploma -
Providence Skills Center/CCAP
08.2006 - 07.2009
Healthcare Exploration Program - undefined
The Genesis Center
01.2012 - 04.2012
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Legal Assistant - Roger Williams University
02.2020 - 07.2020
Skills
Client service and support
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Martinous Law Associates
04.2022 - 06.2022
File/Data Entry Clerk
Gursky Wiens Attorney at Law
11.2021 - 03.2022
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Legal Assistant - Roger Williams University
02.2020 - 07.2020
File Scanning Clerk
K-Force
07.2018 - 10.2019
Recruiter
US Temp Inc
08.2015 - 04.2018
Direct Support Professional
Re-Focus Gilbane Community Center
05.2012 - 11.2013
Healthcare Exploration Program - undefined
The Genesis Center
01.2012 - 04.2012
General Equivalent Diploma -
Providence Skills Center/CCAP
08.2006 - 07.2009
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