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Leticia Rios Romero

Chicago,USA

Summary

Skilled Legal Assistant with comprehensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing research. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts. Organized legal team member versed in legal practices and procedures relevant to law. Skilled at keeping documentation and records updated, cases organized and calendars accurate.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Shaw legal Services
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Processed payments we received from clients via Timesolv, and kept track of the payment plans.
  • Delivered courtesy copies to the courts via hand delivery and electronically.

Legal Assistant

Hispano Law Group
Chicago, IL
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
  • Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Translated documents from Spanish to English and vice versa

Flight Coordinator

DO & CO Chicago Catering
Des Plaines, IL
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted departure and arrival briefings.
  • Scrutinized and managed flow of incoming and outgoing aircraft, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Packed flights for both business and economy class which included food and equipment crew members would need to better attend passengers.
  • Made sure food was safe to be consumed for all the daily flights I had to take care of.
  • If there was food that couldn't be served anymore I would let management know to make sure they would talk to the kitchen staff.

Grocery Shopper

Amazon
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Bins and picks merchandise using inventory management system, correcting discrepancies to improve overall accuracy.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Demonstrated speed and accuracy in order item selection.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Scanned each item's barcode before item's removal from shelf.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Selected best-quality perishable items such as meat and produce.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice

Morton College
Cicero, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Immigration and Litigation Law
  • Legal Software
  • Leadership Experience
  • Self-Motivation
  • Goal Oriented
  • Client Relations
  • Research Skills
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Document Preparation
  • Billing and Payment Tracking (Timesolv)
  • Case Filing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Trying new coffee shops and restaurants

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Shaw legal Services
06.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Hispano Law Group
04.2023 - 06.2025

Flight Coordinator

DO & CO Chicago Catering
02.2022 - 02.2023

Grocery Shopper

Amazon
04.2019 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice

University of Illinois At Chicago

Associate of Arts - Criminology, Law, And Justice

Morton College

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