Grecia Hernandez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with over 5 years of case management and legal support experience, specializing in domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy. Certified Peer Counselor with a strong background in crisis intervention, legal document preparation, and paralegal assistance. Demonstrated success in supporting immigrant and underserved communities through culturally competent services, legal translation, and community engagement. Skilled in administrative support, legal research, and coordination of complex legal and educational services. Proficient in Clio billing, transcription, and confidential communication management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Language Navigator II, Presenter
Highlands Community Charter School
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the transition and acculturation of culturally and linguistically diverse students into the school through intake, collaboration, and translation services
- As the lead presenter I created & delivered presentations on school programs, career services, community resources, student orientations & a Know Your Rights series alongside the District Attorney, Sheriff's Department & Code Enforcement. I provided culturally competent crisis intervention, continuous case management & interpretation to immigrant students facing challenges related to employment, education, health, and social customs. Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administrators to address student needs and enhance the International High School program
- Trained & facilitated Collaborative Circles Initiative for three teams within our student services department to facilitate change management processes that fostered collaboration, empowered staff voices, enhanced communication, promoted innovation & strengthen community within our schools
- Daily translation of schoolwide communications, international transcripts while maintaining confidentiality
- Assisted with the registration & onboarding of international students & provided academic planning & guidance for level 0-3 students
Paralegal Assistant
A Better Future Legal Services
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Drafted, proofread & translated correspondence, legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, interrogatories, motions, contracts, trial briefs & restraining orders
- Conducted extensive daily research of regulations, laws, & legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, legal filings & legal advice
- Managed all aspects of client billing for an average of 50-100 clients including extensive daily tracking of billing hours
- In charge of maintaining Attorney’s court and personal calendars, travel itineraries, logistics & crucial timelines/deadlines as needed for court appearances, trials, depositions et al, in various counties all over California
- Coordinated daily scheduling of client, witness and opposing counsel meetings, interviews & depositions
- Daily filing of motions, pleadings et al, in person and via electronic filing systems with various courts throughout California
- Prepared weekly court certified translations and transcriptions of audios, text thread conversations and videos to be used in court proceedings and trials
- Managed, organized, filed large volumes of hard & soft copy documents & files daily
- Prepared & process served subpoenas & other legal documents as needed
- Maintained current & thorough law library to support firm’s legal staff
- Supervised all administrative and clerical duties including busy multi-line phones, email accounts, and court portals
- Designed & implemented comprehensive onboarding and training materials to streamline the integration & development of new staff members
Bilingual Program Advocate / Peer Counselor
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Served as a certified member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), providing crisis intervention, trauma informed care & advocacy during forensic examinations and follow-up support for survivors
- Prepared Restraining Orders & child custody & visitation paperwork & provided court & mediation accompaniment & advocacy
- Developed and led Nevada County’s first bilingual (Spanish-English) support group, expanding access to culturally responsive services for Spanish-speaking survivors
- Oversaw the complete caseload of Spanish-speaking clients countywide, providing culturally competent advocacy, case management, and support services
- Led coordinated crisis response efforts as a key member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), providing 24-hour hotline support and working in partnership with law enforcement and medical staff to advocate for survivors during forensic examinations
Community Engagement Specialist/Case Manager
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Provided joint resource visits with CPS & assisted with interpretation & translation as needed
- Conducted all aspects of case managing for 15 family caseload including weekly in-home visits, assessments every two months to help track child’s development & followed up with adequate referrals to Children’s Mental Health Specialists, WIC, et al
- Executed assessments for parenting skills, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse & depression & connected families with appropriate referrals & resources
- Facilitated a 13 session Dare To Be You Class in English & Spanish
- Conducted effective & informative bilingual presentations/trainings on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in-house & at partner agencies throughout the community
- Regularly partook in Team Decision Making hearings with CPS for placement of foster children
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2027
Heavy Equipment Operator Certificates -
Baker Technical Institute
Baker City, OR10-2023
Administrative Assistant Certificate Program - Business Administration
Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center
Sacramento, CA05.2004
Skills
- 5 years of Case Management Experience
- Peer Counselor Certified-Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
- Executive Administrative Assistant Experience
- Family law Paralegal Support
- Legal Document Preparation-Restraining Orders, Marriage Dissolutions
- 3 years of Legal Translation & Transcription Experience
- Experienced with Clio Billing System
- Confidentiality Compliance
Certification
- Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Peer Counselor Certification-Sexual Assault Response Team
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Bonded Notary Public
- 10-key Certified
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF SACRAMENTO-
- Professional Boundaries & Confidentiality
- Cultural Awareness
- Neighborhood Emergency Training
- Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families & Communities
- Make Parenting A Pleasure
- Dare to Be You
- Birth & Beyond Community Response
- The Fundamentals of Healthy Families of America Family Engagement Series
- Advanced Proofreading & Transcription Certified
- Machinery Operator’s Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Forklift Operator Certification
- OSHA 10
- Hazmat Training
- Traffic Control Training
Timeline
Language Navigator II, Presenter
Highlands Community Charter School
11.2023 - Current
Paralegal Assistant
A Better Future Legal Services
11.2020 - 04.2023
Bilingual Program Advocate / Peer Counselor
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition
12.2010 - 06.2012
Community Engagement Specialist/Case Manager
Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
12.2007 - 10.2009
Administrative Assistant Certificate Program - Business Administration
Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Arizona State University
Heavy Equipment Operator Certificates -
Baker Technical Institute
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