Gisselle De Paz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with experience in case preparation, legal research, and document drafting. Enhanced document management processes to boost team efficiency and accessibility. Strong organizational skills and ability to convey complex information clearly while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Immigration Center For Women And Children
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted attorneys with the discovery process by reviewing case files, gathering relevant documentation, preparing responses, and ensuring compliance.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while protecting sensitive client information under legal ethics and regulations.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by arranging meetings, sharing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Coordinated office scheduling and tracked deadlines to ensure timely legal processes.
- Facilitated delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials to maintain communication flow.
Client Intake Coordinator
Immigration Center For Women And Children
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Collected and processed client demographics, billing, and referral information to ensure accurate records.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with necessary paperwork to streamline service initiation.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving any issues or concerns.
- Input data and completed placement paperwork for attorneys to facilitate timely case preparation.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, and complexity of cases.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Ensured timely delivery of correspondence through proper mail handling procedures and efficient distribution practices within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2022
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Communication
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Records organization
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Detail orientation
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Immigration Center For Women And Children
04.2023 - Current
Client Intake Coordinator
Immigration Center For Women And Children
10.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California - San Diego