Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Forms, CEB, Google Scholar, Lexis Advance, Westlaw
Joyce Uy
Certificated Paralegal
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Organized Associate Cashier experienced in handling cash, processing payments and building patron relationships with excellent interpersonal abilities. Proven history of error-free drawer counts and reconciliations. Service-oriented team member with good communication skills and friendly personality.
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Professional Paralegal possessing excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional knowledge of legal terminology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Receptionist
South Coast Photographic
Anaheim, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Worked closely with photographers to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ChildCare Careers
Santa Ana, CA
06.2014 - Current
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Established safe play environment for children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Paralegal Intern
Do Phu & Anh Tuan, PLC
Garden Grove, CA
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Researched applicable laws and codes to analyze factual information and prepare summary reports.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Researched California laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to supervising attorney.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as CEB, and print sources.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal
University Of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 04.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Customer assistance
Cash drawer management
Credit card processing
Money handling
Written and verbal communication
Daily transaction summarizing
Legal Research
Document filing
Litigation support
Civil law
Exceptional writer
Proficient in MS Office
Corporate law
Administrative support
Case Management
Legal Jargon Knowledge
Affiliations
Orange County Paralegal Association Member
Software
Certification
Paralegal Certificate (ABA Approved)
Timeline
Paralegal Certificate (ABA Approved)
11-2020
Cashier/Receptionist
South Coast Photographic
07.2020 - Current
Paralegal Intern
Do Phu & Anh Tuan, PLC
02.2020 - 02.2020
No Degree - Paralegal
University Of California, Irvine
04.2017 - 11.2020
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
ChildCare Careers
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
08.2000 - 05.2002