Jasmin Melara
Minneapolis
Summary
Experienced with legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Knowledge of legal procedures and effective communication skills to support attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal
Keller, Woods & Thompson
Minneapolis
12.2021 - 01.2026
- Provided comprehensive support to attorneys by organizing case files, ensuring timely access to critical documents.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies.
- Maintained organized case files and documentation.
- Coordinated with attorneys to streamline case preparation, enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely access to critical legal documents.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Gleason's Gymnastics
Eagan
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Answer and screen telephone calls, recording messages for quick reply as needed.
- Provide ongoing administrative support to senior executives, driving organizational success through the management of daily operations and special projects.
Educational Assistant
William Byrne Elementary School
Burnsville, MN
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations/modifications.
- Collaborated with Special Education Team to develop visual daily schedules and classroom aids.
- Provided 1:1 support for K-5 students with learning disabilities.
Case Manager
Law Offices of Leo Hernandez
Santa Monica, CA
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Update case files to consistently maintain accurate records.
- Recommend resolution for each case.
- Develop action plans for prompt case resolution.
- Maintained calendar for discovery end dates, filing deadlines, conference calls and meetings, depositions, and court hearings.
- Maintained heavy call volume and calendars.
- Prepared closing documents for settled claims.
Education
Sociology -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06-2019
Current - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Case Management
- Administrative Support
- Litigation support
- Calendar Management
- Record Keeping
- Customer Service
- Special Education
- Office Administration
- Fast learner
LANGUAGES
English (Native), Spanish (Proficient).
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal
Keller, Woods & Thompson
12.2021 - 01.2026
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Gleason's Gymnastics
10.2021 - 05.2024
Educational Assistant
William Byrne Elementary School
02.2021 - 09.2021
Case Manager
Law Offices of Leo Hernandez
02.2018 - 09.2020
Sociology -
Santa Monica College
Current - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College