Jessica Valenzuela Sanchez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated Paralegal with desire to learn and take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability with an exceptionally honest character. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Tait and Hall
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Filed motions with courts electronically.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Entered client data into MyCase to manage records and customer relationships
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Drafted motions, notices and other legal documents.
Criminal Paralegal
Hallam Law Group v
Phoenix, AZ
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, notices and other legal documents.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data, and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Request medical records.
Legal Assistant
Hallam Law Group
Phoenix, AZ
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office and Excel
- Critical Thinking
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Understands Confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
- Billing Management
- Client Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Prioritization
- Legal Correspondence
- Document Organization
- Calendar Management
- Coachable
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Tait and Hall
08.2023 - 04.2024
Criminal Paralegal
Hallam Law Group v
03.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Assistant
Hallam Law Group
04.2021 - 03.2023
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
University of Arizona
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College