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Janelle Gutierrez

Janelle Gutierrez

Trabuco Canyon,CA

Summary

Skilled Legal Assistant with 20 years of experience provides legal administrative support in fast-paced environment to attorneys and paralegals, specifically in the practice areas of general liability, insurance defense, and personal injury. Balances multiple high-demanding tasks with tight time frames. Brings strong attention to detail, proofreading and organizational skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Collinson & Greco
07.2023 - Current
  • Monitor deadlines for various legal tasks to ensure timely completion by attorneys.
  • Draft routine correspondences such as letters, memos, or emails on behalf of attorneys.
  • Ensure accurate filing of legal documents both physically and electronically.
  • Assist in preparing trial binders and exhibits for court proceedings or hearings.
  • Respond to phone calls from clients or opposing counsel in professional manner.
  • Manage attorneys' calendars, including scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
  • Proofread and edited legal documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors.
  • Support 5 attorneys with legal document development using Clio Software to draft briefs, depositions and pleadings.

Legal Assistant

Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
08.2006 - 07.2023
  • Monitored deadlines for various legal tasks to ensure timely completion by attorneys.
  • Drafted routine correspondences such as letters, memos, or emails on behalf of attorneys.
  • Ensured accurate filing of legal documents both physically and electronically.
  • Assisted in preparing trial binders and exhibits for court proceedings or hearings.
  • Responded to phone calls from clients or opposing counsel in professional manner.
  • Managed attorneys' calendars, including scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
  • Proofread and edited legal documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors.
  • Supported 4 attorneys with legal document development using Merus Software to draft briefs, depositions and pleadings.

Assistant Manager, Customer Service

Pro Sound and Stage Lighting
08.2000 - 08.2005
  • Led customer service team to enhance service delivery and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to elevate staff performance and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, driving improvements in service protocols.
  • Streamlined communication processes between departments, ensuring timely resolution of customer inquiries.

Education

Diploma - General High School Studies

Warren High School
Downey, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Document Drafting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Client Communication
  • File Organization
  • Civil Law
  • Time Management
  • Transcription
  • Fast Learner
  • Multitasking
  • Litigation Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Task Prioritization
  • Court Filing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Proofreading
  • Case management support
  • Document Preparation

Language

English Fluent

Certification

Orange County Association of Legal Administrators - 2008 - Litigation Course - Certificate of Completion


Orange County Association of Legal Administrators - 2009 - Legal Secretary Course - Certificate of Completion





Timeline

Legal Assistant

Collinson & Greco
07.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
08.2006 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager, Customer Service

Pro Sound and Stage Lighting
08.2000 - 08.2005

Diploma - General High School Studies

Warren High School

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