JACQUELYNE HERRERA
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Responsible professional specializing in caseload management, court protocols and documentation. Analytical and methodical with meticulous attention for detail. Excel at all administrative aspects. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation
State of New Jersey
Paterson, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Responded to inquiries regarding availability for meetings or events.
- Developed effective working relationships with members of the judiciary staff.
- Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases and managed client records, policies and documents to facilitate work of litigation team.
- Coordinated hearings by scheduling dates, reserving rooms, and ensuring that all participants were informed about their roles.
- Developed systems for tracking upcoming events and deadlines.
- Organized and maintained files for current cases under review by the judge.
- Attended depositions and gathered information regarding cases.
- Order inmates to be produced for court.
- Interview defendants for public defender application.
- Organized calendars, set new appointments and gathered requested materials.
- Responded to inquiries from attorneys, law enforcement, and the public.
Package Handler
UPS
Secaucus, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely distribution of packages.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Organized packages according to type, size, destination, and other specifications.
Legal Assistant
Gotham City Orthopedics
Clifton, NJ
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Gathered and sorted data for inclusion in reports and files.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Used scheduling software to delegate resources and manage calendars.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Monitored office services mailbox for business support needs and requests.
- Reviewed legal claims for accuracy and issues.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
Legal Assistant
Dario, Albert, Metz &Eyerman, LLC
Hackensack, NJ
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Education
B.S - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL
01.2021
Skills
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Reporting and Documentation
- Task Prioritization
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- File and Record Keeping
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Probation
State of New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
Package Handler
UPS
05.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Gotham City Orthopedics
08.2019 - 10.2023
Legal Assistant
Dario, Albert, Metz &Eyerman, LLC
02.2017 - 08.2019
B.S - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL
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