Evelyn Garcia
Self Employed
BATON ROUGE,LA
2
Languages
12
years of professional experience
Fluent bilingual professional with expertise in customer service, office administration, and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through cultural awareness and accurate translations in legal and medical settings.
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
2 Months- Facilitate real-time interpretation for clients and patients in business meetings, medical appointments, and legal meetings, enhancing communication effectiveness.
- Translated documents from Spanish to English.
- Facilitate bilingual communication during client consultations, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Provided accurate translations for medical and legal documents to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Immigration Paralegal
4 Years 9 Months- Prepared and filed immigration petitions and applications, verifying compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted clients in gathering necessary documentation for visa applications, enhancing submission accuracy.
- Developed client intake processes, improving efficiency in initial consultations and data collection.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Translated documents from Spanish to English.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for attorneys, optimizing daily workflow and client interactions.
- Managed incoming calls and inquiries, ensuring efficient communication with clients and legal staff.
Paralegal
2 Years 3 Months- Managed case files and organized documentation for attorney review and client meetings.
- Assisted attorneys during trial preparations, including witness interviews and evidence organization.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information, fostering strong relationships through effective communication.
- Prepared legal documents in both English and Spanish, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted client interviews, gathering essential information for case preparation.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate bilingual legal support in both English and Spanish.
Legal Assistant (Bilingual)
2 Years 11 Months- Communicated with clients to gather information, providing updates on case status and responding to inquiries.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings to optimize attorney time management and productivity.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
Bilingual Medical Receptionist
6 Months- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Processed insurance verification and ensured accurate patient information collection.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Maintained medical records systems, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and accuracy standards.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
- Dean's List
- Honor Roll
Skills
Bilingual communication
Verbal/Written communication
MS Office proficiency
Office administration
Document translation
Data entry
Customer service
Cultural awareness
Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Self Employed
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Immigration Paralegal
Immigration Consulting Group, LLC
10.2021 - 07.2026Read More
Paralegal
RMLegal
07.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Legal Assistant (Bilingual)
Shelby Law Firm
12.2015 - 11.2018Read More
Bilingual Medical Receptionist
Xuong T Dao Internal Medicine Clinic
01.2015 - 07.2015Read More
BRCC
Associate of Science from Paralegal Studies
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