Kimberly Mendoza
Summary
Meticulous, driven, and experienced Paralegal/Notary Public, with the ability to work well in a team and independently; seeking an opportunity to apply education and skills in a new workplace where professional growth may continue.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Records Act Paralegal/Analyst
Best Best & Krieger
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Analyzed large volumes of digital records for responsiveness, privilege and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with internal paralegals and legal staff to track deadlines and ensure timely responses to requests.
- Maintained documentation of review process to support quality control and transparency in productions.
- Conducted keyword searches and metadata review to ensure accuracy in identifying responsive records.
Contract Legal Analyst
LACERA
06.2021 - Current
- Review pleadings and judgments of dissolution to determine compliance with retirement law.
- Review case files and report case progress to members.
- Maintain work production and flow, meeting established deadlines.
- Analyze civil subpoenas to determine if request standards are met.
- Place legal holds on member's accounts upon court orders regarding division of retirement benefits.
- Act in a liaison capacity to the investment transaction department by organizing their corporate minutes and partnership agreements related to private equity investments.
Executive Assistant
Mountain Peak Financial, Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed basic administrative duties such as: ordered office supplies, maintained master calendar, and handled client correspondence.
- Scheduled meetings and created workflow tasks using Asana.
- Assisted with coordinating monthly public retirement planning workshops held at various locations.
- Point of contact for all incoming calls.
- Initiated withdrawals for clients from their brokerage, or annuity accounts.
- Reviewed life insurance applications for completeness.
- Reviewed client completed applications for American Equity and Fidelity.
Legal Document Assistant
We The People
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Proofread family law forms, living trusts, wills, guardianships, residential agreements, articles of incorporation, LLC's, DBA's, trademark documents, and much more in fast-paced work environment.
- Mentored and trained new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided prompt responses to phone/email inquires.
- Prepared dissolution documents, and handled electronic court filings.
Paralegal
Express Evictions
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Performed client intake procedures, conducted interviews, and processed fees.
- Reviewed residential and commercial lease agreements for base rent, duration, terms, and attorney's fees.
- Drafted unlawful detainers and motions.
- Effectively communicated case progress with landlords.
- Performed legal research for landlord-tenant laws, and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2019
Paralegal Certificate
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2019
Paralegal Certificate -
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA06.2012
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- E-Filing
- Licensed & Bonded Legal Document Assistant
- LexisNexis & Westlaw Knowledge
- Filing And Data Archiving
- Advanced Clerical Knowledge
Tools
- MS Office Suite
- Clio
- AbacusLaw
- Adapt
- QuickBooks
- Relativity
- Essential Forms
- Westlaw
- CRM
- One Legal
- Green Filing
- Salesforce
- Wix
Affiliations
National Notary Association
California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Timeline
Contract Legal Analyst
LACERA
06.2021 - Current
Public Records Act Paralegal/Analyst
Best Best & Krieger
04.2021 - 01.2025
Executive Assistant
Mountain Peak Financial, Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2021
Legal Document Assistant
We The People
04.2014 - 01.2019
Paralegal
Express Evictions
06.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of La Verne
Paralegal Certificate
University of La Verne
Paralegal Certificate -
Chaffey College
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