Ernest Wilson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Paralegal position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
Self Employed
Uber Doordash etc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal
I.C.D.C. College
Lawndale 07-2010
High School Diploma -
Inglewood Adult School
Inglewood, CA06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Civil Law
- Bankruptcy law
- Records Management
- Litigation Support
- Legal research skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Understands confidentiality
- File and Records Management
- File Organization
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Interviewing witnesses
- Client Communication
Timeline
Paralegal
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Self Employed
Uber Doordash etc.
01.2019 - Current
Certificate - Paralegal
I.C.D.C. College
High School Diploma -
Inglewood Adult School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
El Camino College