Kristi A. Vazquez

• Focus in Probate, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration and Conservatorship Cases.
• Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
• Assisted attorneys in preparing for court, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
• Improved client relationships through clear communication and prompt response to inquiries.
• Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
• Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
• Enhanced case efficiency by streamlining legal research and document management processes.
• Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
• Prepared legal briefs, motions, pleadings and judicial counsel forms.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
• Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
• 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.
• Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.

• Focus in family law, estate planning, and probate law.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
• Drafted Motions, Pleadings, Affidavits, and Judicial Counsel forms for In Propria Persona cases.
• Completed negotiations with opposing counsel or parties.
• Communicated with the Court, Court Investigators and Mediators.
• Supervised court-ordered visitation with child and non-custodial parent and advised court with a reporting.
• Provided consultant work to Attorneys as a Paralegal to the following firms:

1) Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper, THE MENDELSOHN LAW OFFICE, Salinas, CA

I assisted two attorneys whose primary focus is Family Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Probate. I drafted contractual documents concerning the sale/purchase of businesses, the formation of various business entities, and family law including motions/orders to show cause/ continuances; Petitions, Summons, Dissolution of Marriage, Judgments and Marital Settlement Agreements. Also, estate planning documents such as wills/trusts, and power of attorney and civil litigation forms. I performed legal research to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements and researched statutory and case law for utilization in the preparation of legal documents and court appearances.

I interacted with clients and the Court, including Judicial Clerks, on a daily basis with duties including addressing client concerns, arranging for court reporters, contacting the court to continue or remove hearings from the calendar, and preparing attorneys for court appearances.

Also, I directed all office administrative matters including transcribing dictation, correspondence with accountants and vendors, ordering supplies, managing postage, making appointments, answering phones, billing, filing and general office management.

I also worked for an international corporate client: reconciling accounts using Quickbooks, calculating rent, dispersing all accounts payable, assembling federal and state tax forms, and completing reports for the CA Energy Commission, the EDD, the EIA and the Merced County Tax Assessor such as 1034-C, EIA 860, EIA 923, CEC 1034 and BOE 517; submit 401(K) contribution payments bi-weekly, prepare annual reports for submission to 401(K) administrators and ensure compliance with all child support and court matters.

2) Paralegal/Legal Assistant, MURDOCK & MURDOCK, Monterey, CA

I assisted one attorney whose primary focus is Family Law. My duties are to assist with drafting various Court Forms, drafting Deeds, meeting with clients, assisting clients throughout their cases, contacting other attorneys regarding QDRO’s or the case at hand, Also, I scheduled appointments, filing, scanning, ordering supplies, answering multiple telephone lines and reorganizing the office and client files. Lastly, I communicated with the Courts on a daily basis regarding scheduling of hearings and case status.

3) Paralegal, LOW BALL & LYNCH, Monterey, CA

I assisted the Senior Partner and one Junior Partner whose focus was in Personal Injury. I drafted Motions, Case Management Statements, and subpoenas and reviewed client files and subpoenaed documents. Also, I would work with San Francisco Courts regarding the scheduling and confirming of Court hearings. Lastly, I assisted the Office Administrator and Legal Assistant with projects.

4) Paralegal/Legal Assistant, LAW OFFICE OF C. DENISE BENOIT, Salinas, CA

I assisted one attorney whose primary focus was Family Law. My duties were to assist with drafting various Court Forms, drafting Deeds, meeting with clients, assisting clients throughout their cases, and contacting other attorneys regarding QDRO’s or the case at hand. Also, I scheduled appointments, filed, scanned, ordered supplies, answered multiple telephone lines and reorganized the office and client files. Lastly, I communicated with the Courts on a daily basis regarding scheduling of hearings and case status.

5) Legal Assistant, THE THOMPSON LAW OFFICE, Monterey, CA

I assisted two attorneys. I prepared court documents for probate matters, reviewed and assembled trust and estate plans, reviewed and responded to discovery documents, created dissolution of partnerships, pre-nuptial agreements, prepared Grant Deeds, reviewed, responded, and filed all correspondence between attorneys and clients as well as assisted with clerical duties in the office. Also, I have been updating our Wills Files and finding old clients through the investigations process. In charge of the efiling and maintaining case status for Federal Cases.

6) Legal Advocate, LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS, Seaside, CA

Responsible for multiple phone lines, client intake and prepping of attorney case files, data input, clerical work as well as meeting and assisting with clients. Additionally, sought donations throughout the community for the annual fundraiser for 300 people.