Juan Yanez
Seattle,WA
Summary
High-energy administrative professional with a paralegal certificate who thrives in balancing competing demands in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture and deadline-driven environment requiring strong organizational skills and integrative thinking. Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules with e-filing experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Concierge
Ellington Condominiums
05.2023 - Current
- Weekends Only
- Assisted leases with move in and move out arrangements.
- Established relationships with residents to tailor services to their individual needs.
- Received, sorted, and distributed mails and packages.
- Identified resident's needs and assisted in development of services to address the needs.
- Assisted residents with concierge services, such as booking dinner parties, bar parties and family events around town.
Paralegal
Various Law Firms
05.2023 - Current
- Outline of Job Duties and Knowledge, Knowledge in e- filing in most Superior Courts throughout the State of Washington i.e., Pro Hac Vice, Pleadings, and Notes
- Drafted legal documents including responses to answers to complaints, pleadings, responses to interrogatories and request for production, affidavits, motions, notices, and subpoenas
- Served as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, asset research, medical records, deposition summaries and trial preparation
- Drafted Correspondences
- Help with Mediation and Arbitration
- Assisted for a long time Arbitrator in preparation of cases.
Litigation Paralegal
Dubin Law Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Knowledge in e- filing in most Superior Courts throughout the State of Washington
- Drafted legal documents including responses to answers to complaints, pleadings, responses to interrogatories and request for production, affidavits, motions, notices, and subpoenas
- Served as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court personnel
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, asset research, medical records, deposition summaries and trial preparation
- Proven ability to perform autonomously with little supervision while demonstrating sound judgment
- Negotiated reductions with medical providers and insurance companies
- Provided support on several large, document intensive cases in state and federal courts.
Corporate Assistant (Junior Paralegal)
Wilson
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, Outline of Job Duties and Knowledge:
- Possess working knowledge of relevant sections of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Delaware Corporations Code, and other applicable state corporate laws
- Possess working knowledge of Blue-Sky research and perform preliminary Blue-Sky research
- Prepare initial draft of Blue-Sky Memorandum and Blue-Sky filings
- Assist with Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Assist in preparation for closings and due diligence sessions including photocopying, document tracking, data room set-up, and conference room set-up
- Possess a basic understanding of and perform basic private company equity incentive plan administration mechanics, including drafting stock purchase or stock option agreements, preparing regular Rule 701 compliance reports, and maintenance of plan records in database/program as well as client plan files
- Prepare draft documentation for filings with the Secretary of State and other state or federal government agencies, including Certificates/Articles of Incorporation, notices of securities issuances, and qualifications to do business
- Prepare Minute Books
Record Specialist
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Providing project and trial support to attorneys and paralegals
- Assisting legal staff during the mediation and arbitration process
- Maintaining data, records, and files necessary specific to the needs of each legal department
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc)
- Entering and extracting information from database filed using parameters established by attorneys and paralegals
- Diligent, resourceful, and trustworthy in obtaining and handling confidential information
- Assisting Lawyers and Paralegals during the trial setup in the courtroom
- Taking Pleadings, Motions, and Exhibits to the Court House.
The Fisherman's Restaurant
06.2012 - 01.2017
- Took orders from customers and served food, drinks, and desserts
- Checked to ensure that customers are enjoying their meals and took action to correct any issues, as needed
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrates empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economics
Edmonds Community College
2016
Associates of Arts - General
University of Washington
2014
Associates of Applied Science - Business
North Seattle College
2013
Skills
- Accelerated learner with solid work ethic
- Advanced knowledge and experience with various document management systems
- Strong analytical, computer, and organizational skills
- Ability to achieve maximum efficiency while encouraging teamwork to accomplish results
- Proven ability to multitask while remaining calm and poised in high-pressure situations
- Effective management of workload to ensure timely completion of projects
- Flexible in adapting to changes in priorities or other interruptions
- Diligent, resourceful, and trustworthy in obtaining and handling confidential information
- Work effectively and professionally with all levels of management, staff, and clients
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite Vital Law Net Documents & ND Office
- Lexis Advance Outlook DocuSign
- Zip 7, Boxcom, WA Notary Public, Adobe
Timeline
Concierge
Ellington Condominiums
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Various Law Firms
05.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Dubin Law Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
Corporate Assistant (Junior Paralegal)
Wilson
02.2021 - 01.2023
Record Specialist
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
02.2019 - 02.2021
The Fisherman's Restaurant
06.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economics
Edmonds Community College
Associates of Arts - General
University of Washington
Associates of Applied Science - Business
North Seattle College
- Advanced Paralegal Studies Training - 2018
Certification
- Advanced Paralegal Studies Training - 2018
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