Jaqueline Gomez-Zaragoza
4180 W. Camille PL, Yuma,AZ
Summary
I’m a reliable and detail-oriented legal assistant who genuinely enjoys being part of each case, from organizing files to coordinating with attorneys and preparing trial materials. I take pride in doing my work accurately and thoroughly, always aiming to get things right the first time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary III
Yuma County Attorney
Yuma, AZ
12.2022 - Current
- Maintain organized documentation systems for attorney access
- Monitor the status of court orders and track case progress daily to ensure timely updates and compliance with deadlines
- Format and type legal documents for the review, approval and use by an attorney
- Coordinate trial preparation activities, including scheduling witness interviews, preparing trial binders, issuing subpoenas, arranging travel, and filing legal documents to support attorneys in criminal proceedings
- Notify relevant parties of upcoming hearings, deadlines, or case updates
- Prepare and complete disclosure and related case documents
- Review and redact Body-Worn Camera (BWC) footage and other digital media in accordance with legal and privacy requirements
- Coordinate and manage scheduling of meetings and legal proceedings involving attorneys, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and court personnel to ensure timely case progression
- Prepare and file criminal complaints within strict statutory deadlines to ensure timely case processing and prevent defendant release
- Verify applicable Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) to ensure accuracy of charges and compliance with legal requirements
- Temporarily cover responsibilities of other legal assistants to maintain workflow and support attorneys
Title Clerk
Bill Alexander Flightline Mazda Mitsubishi
Yuma, AZ
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed vehicle titles and registrations, including processing out-of-state transactions for new and used vehicles
- Communicated daily with banks regarding payoffs and lien releases
- Issue payments to banks, customers, and wholesalers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Maintained spreadsheets tracking vehicles sold to various wholesalers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
- Balanced and posted payments from wholesalers into company bank account, reconciling discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy
Education
No Degree - Paralegal Studies Certification
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ12-2027
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma05-2018
Skills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Criminal case management
- Court filing
- Statutory research (ARS)
- BWC footage review & digital evidence handling
- Confidentiality and professional discretion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Secretary III
Yuma County Attorney
12.2022 - Current
Title Clerk
Bill Alexander Flightline Mazda Mitsubishi
07.2019 - 12.2022
No Degree - Paralegal Studies Certification
Arizona Western College
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School