Leslie Garnes
Queens,NY
Summary
Bilingual Paralegal Assistant with 5 years of experience in handling information under the law. Over a decade of professional experience. Intrinsically motivated. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in areas of law.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Assistant
Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
09.2023 - Current
- Assist the Deputy General Counsel with requesting, printing, and researching legal documents
- Orchestrate essential meetings between Deputy General Counsel and higher level staff
- Retrieve, review, and prepare subpoenas & various legal paperwork for processing under American legal system
- Document large volumes of confidential paperwork for In-House attorneys for legal proceedings
- Fulfill administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning, mail distribution, and answering phone inquiries from members of the public
- Maintain a clean & organized office environment while monitoring inventory
Direct Support Professional
Independent Support Services
11.2020 - Current
- Document detailed monthly reports of the individuals progress, achievements, and interests for NYS legal purposes (OPWDD records)
- Correspond with support staff during Life Plan meetings & via email to review confidential information
- Research social and recreational activities that coincide with NYS law & ISS program guidelines
- Coordinate monthly plans to safely develop emergency preparation skills and execute emergency drills
- Monitor activities of daily living to create life skills and facilitate independence
Bilingual Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Swing Staging/BrandSafway
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Communicated OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health) standards for construction students as per United States Department of Labor
- Maintained training protocols & licensing requirements under NYC DOB (Department of Buildings)
- Successfully managed high call volume through multiline phone system with proper phone etiquette
- Directed visits from corporate executives, training students, & future clientele accordingly
- Handled confidential & time sensitive emails for high profile clients with discretion
- Processed high volume of invoices & data entry for inventory reports & billing department
- Generated purchase orders to replenish stock & keep conference rooms & kitchen well organized
Professional Nanny
SmartSitting/Care.com
01.2015 - 04.2019
Bilingual Sales/Customer Service Representative
Retail
06.2007 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/Spanish
SUNY University At Albany
Albany 08.2010
Skills
- Spanish as a 2nd language (Level: Advanced)
- Excellent multitasker
- Detail oriented
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Sharp memory
- Fast typist: 70 WPM with 95% accuracy
- Seamless operation of modern technology: Zoom, MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, & Powerpoint Google products Apple & Android smart phones
Timeline
Paralegal Assistant
Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Independent Support Services
11.2020 - Current
Bilingual Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Swing Staging/BrandSafway
04.2018 - 04.2021
Professional Nanny
SmartSitting/Care.com
01.2015 - 04.2019
Bilingual Sales/Customer Service Representative
Retail
06.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics/Spanish
SUNY University At Albany