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Karla Guzman

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a hardworking reliable paralegal with strong abilities in office management and a commitment to quality work. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. I have a passion for helping people achieve the justice that they deserve. Self starter who takes initiative on projects.

Work History

Paralegal/ Legal Assistant Intern

Public Defender's Office
Los Angeles, CA
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service and kept clients informed about their case status and progress
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by organizing files; preparing petitions to seal records; filing legal documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.

Front Desk Receptionist

LACCD- Work Study
Los Angeles, CA
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Performed clerical duties such as answering phones, making copies and mailing materials.
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.

Legal Secretary Intern

Citizenship & Immigration Services
Los Angeles, CA
  • Organized and maintained documents and case files
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting
  • Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
  • Updated databases with relevant information on current cases or new developments related to ongoing matters.
  • Managed confidential files in accordance with established policies of the firm.

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies (ABA accredited Program) -

Los Angeles City College

Computer operation -

Abram Friedman Occupational Center

Skills

  • File Management
  • Computer skills: Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Adobe
  • Proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis
  • Computer operation and maintenance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Expungement
  • Legal Research
  • File Organization

Timeline

Paralegal/ Legal Assistant Intern

Public Defender's Office

Front Desk Receptionist

LACCD- Work Study

Legal Secretary Intern

Citizenship & Immigration Services

Associate degree in paralegal studies (ABA accredited Program) -

Los Angeles City College

Computer operation -

Abram Friedman Occupational Center

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