Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at law firms and enterprises. Proven ability to enhance case management and client communication, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Multilingual, with strong attention to detail, adept at problem-solving, and delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
Special Resources Center – El Camino College
Torrance, USA
10.2023 - Current
Facilitate note-taking and accommodations, such as: transcribing, interpreting, reading for students with disabilities and seniors.
Assist students in utilizing technology, including computers and software, for academic tasks.
Support students in registering for their classes and test accommodations to enhance accessibility.
Guide students in using AI tools, such as Otter.AI, for lecture recording, transcription, and self-studying.
Provide information to new students regarding semester details, class registration processes, and training opportunities.
Volunteer
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles
Inglewood, USA
01.2024 - 12.2024
Facilitated completion of eviction, name change, and restraining order forms for litigants.
Provided information on eviction procedures, workshop and court schedules per attorney instructions.
Supported attorneys with administrative tasks, including document preparation and reception duties.
Collected intake information from litigants to streamline case processing.
Offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
Legal Manager Assistant
The Blue Circle Pte. Ltd
04.2022 - 01.2023
Conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, such as memoranda, motions, briefs, and internal reports of the company.
Proofread legal documents, organized case files, managed document systems, scheduled appointments, and filed court documents.
Conducted any licensing procedures as instructed by the attorney, followed up on litigation, and court proceedings.
Maintained and updated case management databases, and ensured legal compliance of the projects.
Performed the primary due diligence on new potential projects and the seller.
Participated in the company's interviews with state authorities, partners, or employees, and recorded accurate case minutes.
Liaised between the in-house counsel, outside attorneys, and others to ensure timely communication, document exchange, and case updates.
Highlight wind farm projects: Dai Phong Wind Farm, Mui Ne Wind Farm, Dam Nai Wind Farm.
Legal Manager Assistant
Green Yellow Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
07.2021 - 01.2022
Conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, such as memoranda, motions, briefs, power purchase agreements, and internal reports of the company.
Proofread legal documents, organized case files, managed document systems, scheduled appointments, and filed court documents.
Conducted any licensing procedures as instructed by the attorney, followed up on litigation, and court proceedings.
Maintained and updated case management databases, and ensured the legal compliance of the projects.
Performed the primary due diligence on new potential projects and sellers.
Participated in the company's appointments with state authorities, partners, or employees, and recorded accurate case minutes.
Liaised between the in-house counsel, outside attorneys, and others to ensure timely communication, document exchange, and case updates.
Highlight solar power projects: Mega Market, Foxconn, Go!, Hantex, Vinatex, Maxport, Ba Hai Co., Ltd, Hana-Tex, Lanchi Mart.
Paralegal
Global Vietnam Lawyers (former Phuoc & Partners)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05.2018 - 08.2021
Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support clients' cases and litigation processes.
Drafted legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda, for the attorneys' review.
Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Ensured legal compliance of the clients' cases, and updated them with new rules.
Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts, clients, or opposing counsels.
Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, arranging appointments, interviews, phone calls, and organizing legal documents.
Highlight clients: Nestlé, Petrolimex, RMIT University, QUQO, MAERSK, Dentsu, Bata Vietnam, and the IPO project for a Japanese F&B company.