Jacinth Orlando

In this role, I managed a monthly Excel spreadsheet for an average of 60 clients in the Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project (DVLAP).

As a Paralegal specialist, I provided daily in-person/virtual support to clients for upcoming hearings. Each session lasted 60-90 minutes.

Thoroughly prepared clients for Court by explaining what to expect during the hearing.

Outreached to Pro bono attorneys regarding their availability to represent clients.

Contacted municipal and area Superior Court and police stations for evidentiary documents in support of clients cases.

Improved operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems, updated records accurately and collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives.

Meticulously drafted accurate legal documents such as case summaries and briefs, significantly reducing errors through proofreading. Increased client satisfaction by being responsive to client's concerns. In addition to these tasks, I conducted comprehensive legal research to support attorneys in developing strong case strategies.

summarized depositions, legal documents, and other materials to provide attorneys with relevant content for cases.

- Additionally, I drafted accurate legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs to effectively present the client's position.

- Reduced errors in document production through meticulous proofreading of legal drafts before submission.

- Increased client satisfaction by providing prompt updates on case status and addressing concerns professionally.

- Conducted thorough legal research to support attorneys in developing strong case strategies.

- Summarized depositions, legal documents, and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.

• Executed teacher's lesson plans with average 25 students per class period
• Interacted with students by answering their questions,
• Maintained class-room discipline, while creating a fun learning environment.

• Legal research: Researching case and statutory law, briefing cases, and preparing memorandums
• Drafting documents: Completing legal forms, drafting pleadings, and preparing reports
• Administrative tasks: Organizing and filing legal documents, and performing secretarial tasks
• Client work: Communicating with clients, obtaining information from them, and assisting with client interviews
• Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing, and schedules for 1-attorney office

• Answered an average of 30 incoming calls daily, regarding health and pension benefits
• Traveled 1 hour every three months to train colleagues at a satellite location on how to answer questions regarding health and pensions.

• Conducted an average 50 daily cold calling of business owners to purchase advertising space in the paper.
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Provided service to students with federal financial aid, by explaining how financial aid program works.