Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Performed intakes and managed cases that the base legal office receives
Training other 3-level paralegals within the base legal office by mentorship and guidance
Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
Recorder for Accident Investigation Board
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 06.2023
Streamlined workflow processes by working collaboratively with colleagues, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
Collaborated with various departments to maintain accurate inventory lists of archived materials, promoting efficient resource allocation within the organization.
Managed confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring privacy and maintaining trust between stakeholders involved in sensitive matters.
Enhanced accuracy in record-keeping by diligently reviewing and verifying all incoming documents before storage.
Transcribed verbatim transcript of multiple witnesses interviewed by the accident investigation board team that was appointed by Air Combat Command
Compiled and formatted entire report of investigation
Collaborated with Pilots, Attorneys, and Maintainers to gather information pertaining to background of the incident in question.
Legal File Clerk
Zappia Law Firm
01.2019 - 01.2020
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information by securely handling and storing legal files.
Improved tracking of borrowed files by implementing a check-in/check-out system, minimizing instances of lost or missing documents.
Facilitated smooth office operations by responding promptly to requests for file retrieval or updates from attorneys and support staff.
Increased accessibility of archived files by digitizing older records, streamlining research processes for attorneys and staff alike.
Assisted in reducing misplaced files by consistently updating the electronic database with accurate file locations.
Streamlined document retrieval process for attorneys, improving case preparation efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law (Pre-Law)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
06.2027
High School Diploma -
Portola High School
Irvine, CA
06.2021
Skills
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Case Management
Client Communication
Notary Public
File Organization
Attorney Support
Litigation Support
Records Management
Legal Transcription
Exhibit preparation
Certification
Certified Paralegal, United States Air Force - 21 Apr 22 - present
Accomplishments
Managed more than 55 cases per week.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Non-Commissioned Officer at Health Service Management/United States Air Force, United States Air Force ReserveNon-Commissioned Officer at Health Service Management/United States Air Force, United States Air Force Reserve
COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT, TWENTIETH, Senior Intelligence Analyst at UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F.E. Warren AIR FORCE BASE, AIR FORCECOMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT, TWENTIETH, Senior Intelligence Analyst at UNITED STATES AIR FORCE F.E. Warren AIR FORCE BASE, AIR FORCE