Jose Velez
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
U.S. Army Active Duty
JBER, AK
07.1994 - 12.2019
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2016
Associate of Science - Technology Education
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA05-2004
Skills
- Legal Case Files
- Legal Correspondence Writing
- Case File Organization
- Case Summaries
- File And Records Management
- Legal Research Skills
- Administrative Assistance
- Proficient In Ms Office
- Office Administration
- Personnel Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Player
- Leadership
Timeline
Paralegal
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.1994 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Associate of Science - Technology Education
Pierce College