Jasmine Huerta Ponce
Castroville,CA
Summary
I'm a passionate individual with a strong interest in diving deeper in the world of law and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Offering key strengths in time management and communication skills across all level of personnel, management and clientele. Multilingual and fluent in English and Spanish, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and managing deliveries. Eager to cultivate a productive workspace and fostering a successful office flow as Temporary Legal Secretary at Lozano Smith, LLP.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Server
Tico's Breakfast & Lunch
Marina, CA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Establish customer contentment by providing splendid customer service, as hospitality is always number one responsibility.
- Excel in fast-paced environment, master memory-based qualities and maintain stamina.
Medical Office Receptionist
Luque Chiropractic Inc
Watsonville, CA
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Communicated with patients with compassion.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
Legal Assistant
Espinoza Law Firm
Monterey, CA
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Be the face of the company and ensure an exceptional first impression to the firm. Greet clients and create sustainable client relationships built on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Successfully and time-accordingly manage office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other crucial dates.
- File an array of pleadings and paperwork county-wide via E-file or in-person with a Court clerk of the Court.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Manage office billing system by producing client invoices, processing payments, applying retainer funds and execute complex billing processes.
Receptionist (Temporary)
Fenton & Keller
Monterey, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Warmly greeted visitors and provide them with assistance. Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
- Handled conference room scheduling, collaborating with meeting organizers on logistics and catering.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations issues such as mail delivery or office equipment maintenance.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA12.2020
Skills
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Multitasker and Highly Organized
- 7 years of Customer Service
- Computer literate (ie familiar with a PC and basic software, such as Microsoft, Outlook, Excel etc
- Legal Case Management- Responsible for maintaining confidential client records, updating pleading index and meeting crucial deadlines for over 100 cases
References
Thomas J. Espinoza, Esq., Espinoza Law Firm, Owner (831) 375-3399
Lori L. Espinoza, Esq., Espinoza Law Firm, Owner (831) 375-3399
Mrs. Rosa Ponce, Luque Chiropractic Inc., Supervisor (831) 840-5856
Timeline
Receptionist (Temporary)
Fenton & Keller
10.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Assistant
Espinoza Law Firm
06.2021 - 09.2023
Medical Office Receptionist
Luque Chiropractic Inc
11.2020 - 05.2021
Head Server
Tico's Breakfast & Lunch
07.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
North Monterey County High School
Bachelor of Arts - Social And Behavioral Studies
California State University - Monterey Bay