Karla Alonzo
Metairie,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Murray Law Firm
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Paralegal
The King Firm
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Legal Assistant
Burgos & Associates
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAHigh School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie, LA05.2014
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time Management
- Telephone skills
- Data Entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer and client relations
- Scheduling appointments
- Greeting and Seating Clients
- Data inputting
- File Management
- Administrative Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Murray Law Firm
08.2023 - Current
Paralegal
The King Firm
04.2021 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant
Burgos & Associates
05.2018 - 06.2020
General Studies
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
East Jefferson High School
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