Karina Lara Mora
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, showcasing proven expertise in legal document preparation and court filing coordination, enhanced by meticulous attention to detail and effective client communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders and assembling jury instructions.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
Paralegal
Law Office of Amanda Poe
San Francisco, USA
03.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: formerly known as Law Office of Michelle D. Brodie
- Meet with new clients, processed initial intake and pre-evaluated file for attorney review
- Respond to clients' issues, concerns, and follow-up to ensure resolution
- Coordinate communication between clients, insurance company, and medical providers
- Maintain medical-legal calendar for attorneys and clients
- Provided Spanish interpretation between attorneys and clients
- Draft and prepare files for issue of court proceedings and e-filing with the court
- Formerly known as Law Office of Michelle D. Brodie
Guest Services Representative
Kirkland & Ellis
San Francisco, USA
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Greeted internal and external guests in a courteous and professional manner, while escorting them to conference rooms or offices
- Professionally answer all incoming telephone calls, take accurate messages, route and redirect accordingly
- Coordinated conference rooms with the attorneys, authorized staff, and clients, while being the single point of contact for any questions or requests
- Arranged any logistics, including car services, catering. technology, and secretarial assistance
- Prepared invoices, EMS reports, and assist in special projects
Front Desk Receptionist
Axis Community Health - Behavioral Health Department
Pleasanton, USA
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained strict privacy of clients' medical records at all times per HIPAA regulations
- Greeted clients and directed them to the appropriate locations and services; respectful, polite and helpful to clients with behavioral needs
- Registered and scheduled appointments according to agency protocols
Server
Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar at The Stanford Park Hotel
Menlo Park, USA
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivered friendly and efficient service to ensure a pleasant experience for all guests
- Memorized menu, informed about daily specials and answered questions about dietary restrictions
- Maintained serving standard and followed all health and safety regulations
Records Clerk
Ed Dudensing, Attorney at Law
Sacramento, USA
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Scanned, uploaded, named, and delivered incoming mail, both electronically and physically
- Created, maintained, and organized all the firm's documents, as well as collected all files necessary for court days
- Assisted the attorneys and staff with medical records, deposition preparation, letters to Medicare/Medi-Cal, and various projects as needed
Legal Assistant
Law Office of William T. Hyndman
Hayward, CA
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Met with new clients, processed initial intake and pre-evaluated file for attorney review
- Responded to clients’ issues, concerns, and follow-up to ensure resolution
- Coordinated communication between clients, insurance company, and medical providers
- Maintained medical-legal calendar for attorneys and clients
- Provided Spanish interpretation between attorneys and clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University
Hayward, CA12-2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Hayward, CA12-2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Legal/Court processes
- Fast learner
- Microsoft office
- Scheduling/Planning
- Court filing coordination
- Legal document preparation
- Case management
- Client communication
- Trial preparation
- Scheduling appointments
- Document organization
- E-filing procedures
- Spanish interpretation
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
06.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Amanda Poe
03.2020 - Current
Guest Services Representative
Kirkland & Ellis
09.2018 - 03.2020
Front Desk Receptionist
Axis Community Health - Behavioral Health Department
07.2017 - 09.2018
Server
Menlo Grill Bistro & Bar at The Stanford Park Hotel
12.2016 - 06.2017
Records Clerk
Ed Dudensing, Attorney at Law
03.2015 - 12.2016
Legal Assistant
Law Office of William T. Hyndman
07.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
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