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KARINA DE LA CRUZ

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
Altamonte Springs,FL
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Bilingual communications and legal-support professional with experience in client intake, court operations, confidential documentation, and public facing communication. Experienced working alongside attorneys, judges, court personnel, and diverse client populations in legal and professional settings. University of Central Florida graduate with a strong foundation in written and verbal communication, organization, and client service.

Work History

General Litigation Intake Assistant

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association | 2025 - 2026
  • Coordinated client intake, communications, follow-ups, scheduling, documentation, and record management in legal-services environment to ensure smooth operations.
  • Delivered bilingual English/Spanish support and collaborated with legal professionals to enhance client experience in a client-centered legal-services setting.
  • Managed confidential client and case-related information with professionalism and discretion to uphold client trust and confidentiality.

Receptionist & Sales Assistant

Clear Channel Outdoor | 2022 - 2024
  • Managed high-volume client and office communications, supporting account executives with correspondence, scheduling, and documentation.
  • Provided professional first point of contact services for clients, visitors, and vendors in a fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and visitors.
  • Handled multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments efficiently.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for staff members, optimizing daily workflows.

Trial Clerk

Orange County Clerk of Courts | 2019 - 2022
  • Maintained accurate and confidential court records and case files, ensuring compliance with court procedures.
  • Supported judges, attorneys, and court personnel during hearings and trials by processing filings and scheduling requests efficiently.
  • Processed filings, scheduling requests, and legal documents with close attention to accuracy and established court procedures.
    • Responded to public and internal inquiries and communicated professionally with individuals navigating court processes.
    • Handled sensitive legal records and case information in a high-volume government environment.

Bilingual News /Marketing and Communications Coordinator

1270 AM Radio | 2016 - 2019
  • Gained broadcasting skills through hands-on experience in news production and public communication, enhancing overall storytelling effectiveness.
  • • Researched local and national news topics, gathering information from multiple sources to ensure accurate and reliable broadcast reporting.
  • • Wrote and prepared news content for broadcast, translating complex information into clear, concise language for diverse public audiences.

Education

Associate Degree

Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 01-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Human Communication

University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 12-2024

Honors: Dean's List

Skills

Languages: English and Spanish
bilingual proficiency
Skills: Client intake; case documentation and records management; confidential information handling; written and verbal communication; scheduling and coordination
Community engagement
Editing and proofreading
Broadcast writing

LANGUAGES & SKILLS

Languages: English and Spanish, bilingual proficiency

Timeline

General Litigation Intake Assistant

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
2025 - 2026Read More

Receptionist & Sales Assistant

Clear Channel Outdoor
2022 - 2024Read More

Trial Clerk

Orange County Clerk of Courts
2019 - 2022Read More

Bilingual News /Marketing and Communications Coordinator

1270 AM Radio
2016 - 2019Read More

Valencia College

Associate Degree
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University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts from Communication, Human Communication
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KARINA DE LA CRUZ