Jessie Herrera
Marina,CA
Summary
Technologically-savvy bi-lingual Paralegal offering proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing 6 years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams of up to 10 or more.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cavassa O'Connell (Family Law & Civil Litigation)
Monterey, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database for conflict-of-interests.
- 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.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and legal templates.
- Managed billable hour tracking and schedules for 3-attorney office.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate litigation.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards.
- Trained and managed 4 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.
- Implemented emergency procedures to save time and spearhead specific legal projects.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings and managed firm administrative matters.
Legal Advocate
Legal Services For Seniors (Non-Profit)
Seaside, CA
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinated and conducted South Monterey County legal outreach program.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.
- Researched and wrote contracts for attorney review.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents and evidence-based facts specific to client's position.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Oversaw average of 15 cases each month.
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Eric A. Dumars (Criminal Defense)
Salinas, CA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for law firm.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Managed firm administrative matters.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.
Education
J.D. -
Monterey College of Law
Seaside, CA01.2020
Masters of Legal Studies -
Monterey College of Law
Seaside, CA01.2020
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2012
Associate of Arts - University Studies
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA06.2010
Skills
- Database Searching
- Case File Preparation
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Filing System Organization
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Subpoena Service
- Legal Terminology
- Legal Correspondence
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Evidence Gathering
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Litigation Support
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Review of Pleadings
- Hearing Preparation
- Team Goals
- Settlement Conference Statements
- Intake Services
- Exhibit Preparation
- Court Policies and Programs
- Client Correspondence
- Deadline Monitoring
- RFP Responses
- Service of Process
- Legal Document Reviewing
- Assisting Lawyers
- Administrative Duties
- LexisNexis
- WestLaw
- Motion Writing
- Propounding Discovery
Hobbies
- Music Production and Instruments
- Motorcycles and Racing
- Digital Art and Media
- Sports
- My Dogs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Eric A. Dumars (Criminal Defense)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Legal Advocate
Legal Services For Seniors (Non-Profit)
05.2018 - 10.2019
Paralegal
Cavassa O'Connell (Family Law & Civil Litigation)
09.2016 - Current
J.D. -
Monterey College of Law
Masters of Legal Studies -
Monterey College of Law
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Monterey Peninsula College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Arts - University Studies
Monterey Peninsula College
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