Karla Lopez
Brooklyn
Summary
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Paralegal
Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates
05.2023 - Current
- Preparing clients for depositions
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Paralegal
Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Developing, redirecting and managing a base of over 300 clients.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Reduced case resolution times by effectively supporting negotiation and settlement processes.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Assistant Store Manager - Promoted February 2022
Sleepare
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Jay of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2022
Skills
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Case file organization
- Document drafting
- Civil law
Timeline
Paralegal
Elliot Ifraimoff & Associates
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP
06.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Store Manager - Promoted February 2022
Sleepare
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Jay of Criminal Justice