Jocelyn Rubio Fajardo
Arizona City,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Legal Assistant with extensive experience at Law Office Of Israel Hernandez, adept in legal research and document preparation. Excelled in roles requiring the ability to manage conflicts and mentor teams. Demonstrated leadership and fluency in Spanish, enhancing office efficiency and client satisfaction. Proven track record in improving operational procedures, a testament to strong documentation and office management skills. Ambitious individual with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge. I am a Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level legal assistant/Paralegal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Legal Assistant
Southern Arizona Legal Aid
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained the attorney's calendar by scheduling court appearances and meetings
- Performed general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records
- Provided excellent customer service when answering inquiries from clients
- Assisted with filing, data entry, document scanning, and organizing case files
- Responded promptly to requests from clients regarding their cases
- Performed additional tasks as requested by attorneys or other staff members
- Greeted visitors in person or over the phone in a professional manner
- Received and placed telephone calls
- Scheduled and made appointments
- Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings and depositions and took notes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements to ensure compliance with all regulations.
- Increased efficiency in handling confidential information with discretion while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethics standards.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes for clients by gathering evidence and organizing exhibits for trial presentations.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Israel Hernandez
07.2021 - 06.2022
- 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
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Drafted legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings
- Drafted pleadings and motions for review by attorneys
- Scheduled depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, meetings with clients and witnesses.
Juvenile/Adult Correctional Officer
Gila River
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw cash and credit card payment transactions at the front desk
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, reservations and payments
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction
- Mentored new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies
- Developed lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove gym revenue
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties
- Managed security staff schedules for all shifts, minimizing overtime costs
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety
- Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05.2023
High School Diploma -
Vista Grande High School
05.2015
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible
- Documentation skills
- Office management
- Experience in leadership
- Fluent in Spanish
- Civil Law
- Legal Research
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Office Administration
- Notary Public
- Client Communication
- Fast Learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Relationship Building
- Drafting legal documents
Certification
Notary for the state of Arizona
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Legal Assistant
Southern Arizona Legal Aid
07.2022 - 04.2023
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of Israel Hernandez
07.2021 - 06.2022
Juvenile/Adult Correctional Officer
Gila River
05.2020 - 08.2021
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Central Arizona College
High School Diploma -
Vista Grande High School
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