Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
References
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Kyle J. Gallego

Kyle J. Gallego

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Passionate Law Professional with hands-on experience and education in legal practices while efficiently researching, preparing and scheduling activities within litigation process. Resourceful and meticulous team player coordinates and manages multiple projects and provides key support to legal professionals, partners, associates and clients. Adaptive, flexible and results-oriented relationship builder.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Borchard & Callahan
Mission Viejo, California
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and client strategies.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs and motions for court submissions.
  • Reviewed case files and organized evidence for attorney review and trial support.
  • Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and witness statements.
  • Managed case calendars and scheduled appointments with clients and court officials.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather information and clarify legal issues effectively.
  • Maintained confidential client records in compliance with legal regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated communication between clients, experts, and opposing counsel for case updates.
  • Drafted legal pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
  • Organized exhibits for trial or hearing preparation.
  • Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
  • Developed organization systems for filing contracts, agreements, court documents, legal records, reports and agendas.
  • Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
  • Updated attorney calendars with court dates, filing deadlines, and other important events.
  • Attended hearings in order to observe proceedings and document results.
  • Assisted with the preparation of court briefs, opinions, and appellate records.
  • Reviewed transcripts from depositions taken during pre-trial proceedings.

Provisional Attorney & Paralegal

Bibiyan Law Group
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for negotiating with third parties, analyzing settlement agreements, and meeting with experts to strategize the direction of cases.
  • Conduct all aspects of trial prep, including organizing exhibits, prepping clients, and preparing summary outlines.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Appear at hearings, prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Process includes drafting, editing, and finalizing documents for filing.
  • Investigate facts and case law, which include searching pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Provisional Attorney

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Employment & Personal Injury Law
  • Responsible for negotiating with third parties, analyzing settlement agreements, and meeting with experts to strategize the direction of cases.
  • Conduct all aspects of trial prep, including organizing exhibits, prepping clients, and preparing summary outlines.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Appear at hearings, prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Process includes drafting, editing, and finalizing documents for filing.
  • Investigate facts and case law, which include searching pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Employment & Personal Injury Law

Law Clerk

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: Employment & Personal Injury Law
  • Responsible for negotiating with third parties, analyzing settlement agreements, and meeting with experts to strategize the direction of cases.
  • Conduct all aspects of trial prep, including organizing exhibits, prepping clients, and preparing summary outlines.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Appear at hearings, prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Process includes drafting, editing, and finalizing documents for filing.
  • Investigate facts and case law, which include searching pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Employment & Personal Injury Law

Legal Assistant

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
12.2013 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: Employment & Personal Injury Law
  • Responsible for negotiating with third parties, analyzing settlement agreements, and meeting with experts to strategize the direction of cases.
  • Conduct all aspects of trial prep, including organizing exhibits, prepping clients, and preparing summary outlines.
  • Conduct and defend depositions.
  • Appear at hearings, prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Process includes drafting, editing, and finalizing documents for filing.
  • Investigate facts and case law, which include searching pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Employment & Personal Injury Law

Education

Juris Doctor -

Chapman University, Fowler School of Law
Orange, CA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Sociology

Chapman University
Orange, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Westlaw
  • LexisNexis
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Adobe
  • Photoshop
  • Outlook
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Trial preparation
  • Case management
  • Evidence organization
  • Legal compliance
  • Client communication
  • Deposition analysis
  • Case law research
  • File review
  • Discovery assistance
  • Litigation support
  • Litigation management
  • Legal writing
  • Contract review
  • Motions drafting and filing
  • Deposition and trial assistance
  • Memorandum preparation

Accomplishments

Speech & Debate Team & Individual Honors, 2014 Sunset Cliff's Classic- Top Debater - Overall leader in individual points and wins, 2015 National Champion- Parliamentary Individual, 2015 National Champion- Extemporaneous Speech

Hobbies and Interests

  • Avid fan of baseball, basketball, and football.
  • Enjoy playing a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, and golf.
  • In my downtime I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, Higher Grounds Children's Learning Center, 2016-2017, Aided in after school tutoring, led sports activities, and provided aid packages.
  • Volunteer, Families Forward, 2016-2017, Organized donations, stocked donations, and assisted in shopping for the homeless.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Borchard & Callahan
01.2024 - 09.2025

Provisional Attorney & Paralegal

Bibiyan Law Group
03.2023 - 01.2024

Provisional Attorney

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
12.2020 - 03.2023

Law Clerk

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
08.2017 - 11.2020

Legal Assistant

Law Firm of Quintilone & Associates
12.2013 - 10.2017

Juris Doctor -

Chapman University, Fowler School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Sociology

Chapman University

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