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Jennifer Dallas

Chowchilla,CA

Summary

Ambitious Paralegal driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research, time management and trial preparation. Clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings.

Experienced Paralegal offering strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, checking sites and searching titles. Well-versed in logistical complexities of trial preparation.

Reliable employee seeking Paralegal position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Dedicated Business professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of and training in business. Motivated to learn, grow and excel any business organization.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level business position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.


Experienced Paralegal with over 6 years of experience in the Legal office. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Document Assistant

Self Employed Services
Chowchilla, United States
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepared electronic presentations by customizing templates and creating or manipulating basic graphics using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Applied templates and completed desktop publishing using Microsoft Word templates and style sheets.
  • Revised, paginated and printed spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel.
  • Prepared PDF documents, created fillable forms, edited text and set properties and bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat.
  • Generated tables of contents and lists of tables, figures and acronyms using heading styles, automatic references and macros.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
  • Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
  • Assisted up to 7 lawyers at time.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Developed and managed up to 15 family law cases over four month period.
  • Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
  • Produced contracts and real estate closing statements.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with family court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques.
  • Researched family law and case study laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to paralegals.
  • Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services domestic violence office with 7 attorneys.
  • Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
  • Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings and legal resolutions.
  • Promoted firm's value and brand, and researched legal market to target new accounts.
  • Authored over 100 affidavits for use in family law cases.
  • Researched bankruptcy loan files to confirm federal guideline compliance.

Paralegal

Law Offices Of Nellie R. Aguilar
Fresno, CA
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for 5-attorney office.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
  • Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
  • Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
  • Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
  • Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling, and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
  • Trained and managed 4 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.
  • Cooperated with legal teams to create performance documents for curative action planning.
  • Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and requirements for class action suits.
  • Established law library database accuracy by maintaining legal records to regulate disparities and perform updates.
  • Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses.
  • Implemented emergency procedures to save time and spearhead specific legal projects.
  • Evaluated domestic relations law, property law and bankruptcy.
  • Established knowledge-sharing culture through focused communications to publicize benefits.
  • Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
  • Surpassed specific company objectives by cooperating with staff to implement project initiatives.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Reduced project lags by coaching staff on best practices and company processes.
  • Aided 4 legal crews by researching records and documents for case details.

Case Manager Paralegal Internship

Wilner & O'reilly Immigration Law Firm
Frenso, CA
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Helped clients receive appropriate, high-quality assistance with the best quality results.
  • Collaborated with external agencies for the transitional needs of clients.
  • Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
  • Prepared caseload for four active legal Immigration attorneys.
  • Prepared all legal documents, asylum, 1-130 forms, and defense court cases.
  • Prepared and transcribed from Spanish to English legal birth, marriage, and declaration certificates.
  • Communicated and meet with clients on daily basis.

Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

University Of California Merced
Merced, CA
01.2008 - 08.2017
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
  • Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
  • Administered injections to patients, performed allergy testing.
  • Collaborated and supervised other Medical Assistants as their Lead supervisor.
  • Prepared and set up sterile fields for surgical procedures.
  • Triaged incoming patients for admission evaluation.
  • Performed routine protocols and daily checks for AED and medical equipment.

Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Merced Faculty Associates
Merced, CA
07.2004 - 07.2007
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain anananinpatient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physicians.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal, and dressing changes.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Arranged surgeries with the surgical center, confirmed times with patients and prepared admission and consent forms.
  • Ambulated, turned, and positioned patients.
  • Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to a nurse supervisor.
  • Scheduled hospital procedures.
  • Performed and assisted in wound care for Diabetic patients.
  • Traveled to different medical facilities as Medical Assistant.
  • Performed and assisted in Podiatry, and pediatric urgent care offices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Organizational Leadership

Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA
03.2022
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership.
  • Completed professional development in Business Administration.
  • Continuing education in Master's in Business Administration.
  • Professional development completed in Business Administration.

Associate of Science - Business/ Paralegal

Fresno City College, Fresno, CA
06.2017


  • Dean's List Fall 2018
  • Received Renaissance Feast for Scholars Scholarship
  • Professional development completed in Associate in Science and Paralegal.
  • Member of the Student Paralegal Association at Fresno City College.
  • Member of the Fresno Paralegal Association.
  • Awarded Graduated with highest honors.

Skills

  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Filing System Organization
  • Document Review
  • Database Searching
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Summary Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Accurate Documenting
  • Legal Terminology
  • Document Control
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Civil Law
  • Legal Document Composition
  • System Optimization
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Billing Statements
  • Project Organization
  • Court Document Filing
  • Client Support
  • Document Preparation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Case Logistix
  • LexisNexis
  • Jurisdoc
  • IRS Filings
  • Publication Review

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Licensed Document Assistant - Self Employed Services
06.2022 - Current
Paralegal - Law Offices Of Nellie R. Aguilar
11.2019 - 05.2020
Case Manager Paralegal Internship - Wilner & O'reilly Immigration Law Firm
03.2019 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist - University Of California Merced
01.2008 - 08.2017
Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist - Merced Faculty Associates
07.2004 - 07.2007
Fresno Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Organizational Leadership
Fresno City College - Associate of Science, Business/ Paralegal
Jennifer Dallas