Kristie Johnson
Highland,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Paralegal with extensive background working with and serving disadvantaged populations and low-income individuals. Self-motivated, takes initiative, ability to learn quickly and multi-tasker willing to work flexible schedule. Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management.
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
08.2023 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Document Preparation; Family law matters, Probate matters (Guardianships and Conservatorships) Unlawful detainers, expungements, sealing arrest records, collections, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, and grandparent visitations
- Prepare more complex legal documents, I.E motions, interrogatories, subpoenas
- Manage Legal Aid Clinics: interview potential clients for eligibility, obtain volunteer attorneys for counsel and advice, and oversee operations
Lead Paralegal/Client Data Base Information Manager
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association
03.2013 - 08.2023
- Document Preparation; Family law matters, Probate matters (Guardianships and Conservatorships) Unlawful detainers, expungements, sealing arrest records, collections, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, and grandparent visitations
- Prepare more complex legal documents, I.E motions, interrogatories, subpoenas
- Manage Legal Aid Clinics: interview potential clients for eligibility, obtain volunteer attorneys for counsel and advice, and oversee operations
- Train new staff and interns on day to day operations, document preparation, and qualifying clients for eligibility
- Evaluate interns job performance for college professors
- Maintain case/client management system
- Collect, analyze, organize and review client information for eligibility of services
- Organize, track, build and maintain case files, information, database files and records
- Grant compliance
- Assist Executive Director with Grant Reports; I.E statistics and year end reports
- Basic office duties
Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Organize, track, build and maintain case files, information, database files and record
- Document Preparation and Handout; divorces, custody, visitation, support, paternity, guardianships, conservatorships, unlawful detainers, and restraining orders
- Interview potential clients
- Collect, analyze, organize and review client information for eligibility of services
- Basic office duties
Probation Corrections Officer
San Bernardino Probation Department
08.1995 - 01.2010
- Conduct Intakes, Orientation Interviews
- Case management, supervise and orientate minors awaiting adjudication
- Compose and submit reports for court and the probation department
- Maintain safety and security in a juvenile detention facility
- Acting Supervisor, Mentor, and Trainer
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mount San Antonio College
WalnutBachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science, Criminology
California Polytechnic University
Pomona, CAABA Paralegal Certificate -
University of Riverside
Skills
- Records Management Systems (Legal Server)
- Legal Programs (Lawyaw, Essential Forms, Westlaw)
- Adobe
- Doc Hub
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Case management
- Legal compliance
- Document preparation
Timeline
Office Manager/Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
08.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Riverside Legal Aid
04.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Paralegal/Client Data Base Information Manager
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association
03.2013 - 08.2023
Probation Corrections Officer
San Bernardino Probation Department
08.1995 - 01.2010
ABA Paralegal Certificate -
University of Riverside
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mount San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science, Criminology
California Polytechnic University
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