Esther Salazar
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Victoria
01.2007 - 12.2025
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for client cases at a nonprofit organization.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for legal proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for court hearings and client meetings.
- Managed scheduling of appointments and court dates for attorneys and clients.
- Filed documents with courts and ensured compliance with legal procedures.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Skills
- Client interaction
- Calendar management
- Records organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Administrative assistance
- Advanced word processing
- Document preparation
- Fast learner
- Administrative support
- Legal terminology
- Legal/Court processes
- Client billing
- Notary public
- Document editing
- Client support
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
01.2007 - 12.2025