Hi, I’m
Johany Barragan
Paralegal
Los Angeles,CA
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Education
University of California, MercedMerced, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Language And Literature
05.2018
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Skills
- Oral and Written Communications
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Calendar Management
- File and Recordkeeping
- Online Databases
- Presentations
- Office Administration
- Support Services
- Microsoft Applications
- Google Suite
- Documentation
Timeline
Legal Translator, Paralegal
Law Office Of Daniela Hernandez Chong Cuy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Paralegal
Law Office Of Vanessa Manzi
10.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal
Social Justice Collaborative
06.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
University Of California, Merced Art Gallery
02.2017 - 06.2017
DREAM Summer Program
UCLA Labor Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Legal Intern
Undocumented Legal Center, UC Merced
08.2015 - 08.2016
Fiat Lux Scholar
UC Merced Bright Succes Center
03.2015 - 05.2016
Call Center Representative
UC Merced Admissions
03.2015 - 04.2016
University of California, Merced
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Language And Literature
Work History
Law Office Of Daniela Hernandez Chong Cuy
Legal Translator, Paralegal
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Maintained ongoing communication with clients.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Translated documents in Spanish and English.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
- Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
Law Office Of Vanessa Manzi
Paralegal
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Reviewed regulations and requirements for Asylum, Visa and Legal Permanent Resident Applications.
- Created and Implemented Policies and work flow processes.
- Answered phone system, routing calls, and delivering messages to attorney.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for the attorney and paralegals.
- Sorted, distributed and scanned office mail.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and maintained updates on case statuses.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for client appointments, meetings and events.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and invoices.
Social Justice Collaborative
Paralegal
06.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- 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 applications for Immigration Court.
- Prepared documents, motions and evidence.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
University Of California, Merced Art Gallery
Intern
02.2017 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest.
- Monitored inventory of gallery operations supplies and replenished items to maintain required stock.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care, following all University requirements.
- Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
UCLA Labor Center
DREAM Summer Program
06.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to support Health4All California health care initiative.
- Planned a Health Care Fair, to bring awareness and provide free diabetes, dental and vision exams to the community.
- Liaised with clinics, doctors, and city leaders to provide programs to the undocumented community and farm workers.
Undocumented Legal Center, UC Merced
Legal Intern
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Facilitate the conversation between lawyer and Spanish speaking clients.
- Translated documents in Spanish and English.
- Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
UC Merced Bright Succes Center
Fiat Lux Scholar
03.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Developed and Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Planned, Organized and Presented two large workshops a month for first year students.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of six.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
UC Merced Admissions
Call Center Representative
03.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Called admitted students, answered any questions regarding Financial Aid, Admissions
- Informed students of important dates and deadlines.
- Informed students of upcoming events that showcase UC Merced.
- Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of University, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
Affiliations
Attorney, Law Office of Daniela Hernandez Chong-
Cuy
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