Liz Torres
Joliet,Illinois
Summary
Remote Family Law Paralegal with 14 years of legal experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal – Family Law (Remote)
Consumer Law Group
03.2021 - Current
- Conduct trainings with legal assistants related to departmental procedures
- Create training manuals related to family law and departmental procedures
- Draft Pleadings and Notices related to Divorce, Parentage and Enforcement matters
- Draft Discovery Requests, Responses and Subpoena’s
- Review and update Financial Affidavits
- Obtain and review financial documentation
- Conduct client appointments related to discovery responses and pleadings
- E-file pleadings and notices
- Request court dates via e-filing systems and email
- Docket and monitor court dates
- Mail out notices, pleadings, and correspondence
- Follow-up with vendors and process servers
- Translate for attorneys
- Conducted legal research to aid in case preparation.
- Improved client communication by responding to inquiries and updating case status.
- Analyzed legal documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepared case files for enhancing attorney readiness for court proceedings.
- Managed schedules and appointments to ensure timely meetings and hearings.
- Supported legal team with administrative tasks to streamline operations.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Increased department efficiency, organizing continuing legal education seminars for paralegal staff.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Paralegal – Family Law
Vahey & Betouni Law, LLC
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Drafted Pleadings and Notices related to Divorce, Parentage and Enforcement Matters
- Drafted and filed Motions to Appoint Guardian ad Litem, Orders, Exhibits and Notices
- Drafted Discovery Requests and Responses
- Drafted correspondence to clients and opposing counsels
- Conducted client intakes
- Scheduled appointments, managed calendar, docketed court hearings
- Ordered office supplies
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, leading to more efficient case management.
- Maintained client files for improved organization and accessibility of information.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules and coordinating meetings.
- Supported trial preparation with thorough document review and evidence organization.
- Streamlined case management by organizing and maintaining case files.
- Drafted correspondence and legal memoranda to facilitate communication with clients and courts.
- Organized and maintained legal libraries to ensure easy access to resources.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Paralegal – Mortgage Foreclosure
Gomberg Sharfman PC
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Drafted Judgment of Foreclosure documents
- Drafted Complaint of Foreclosure documents
- Drafted Motions to Amend, Orders, Notices and prepared Exhibits
- Drafted Motions, Orders, and Exhibits for Special Representatives and Guardian ad Litem cases
- Reviewed Probate documentation to prepare Motions, Exhibits, and Orders
Assist. Paralegal - Contested Litigation Unit
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Drafted and e-filed Notice of Filings and Certificates of Service for Appearances, Motions, Briefs, Discovery Requests and Responses in Circuit, Appellate, and State Courts
- Drafted Motions, Orders, and Exhibits for Guardian ad Litem and Special Representatives cases
- Reviewed probate documentation to prepare exhibits
- Drafted FDCPA dispute response letters in response to consumers’ debt disputes
- Analyzed payment histories for correct application of payments to respond to disputes
- Billed attorney fees to clients for payment remittance
- Requested, organized, and redacted discovery files
- Prepared department manuals
- Assisted with miscellaneous tasks such as copying, faxing, mailing, Fed Ex
File Opening/Compliance Processor – File Opening
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Opened files and reviewed loan origination documents including, but not limited to: Mortgages, Promissory Notes, Assignments of Mortgage, Deeds, Title Searches, Insurance Policies, Loan Modifications
- Prepared FDCPA letters to borrowers with loan payoff quotes
- Reviewed State required Pre-foreclosure notices to ensure compliance with State requirements
- Conducted and review Department of Defense military status searches on all borrowers
- Conducted and review bankruptcy checks on all borrowers
Billing Assistant - Billing Department
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Created invoices
- Submitted invoices with documentation to clients for payment remittance
- Assisted with daily, weekly and monthly client invoice approval/denial reports
- Requested additional attorney fees for miscellaneous court case management status hearings via email, LPS (BlackSphere), FannieMae, and other applicable means
Education
Paralegal Certificate
Institute For Paralegal Studies – Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2024
Master of Arts - History
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL01.2013
Double Degree: Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2011
History and Art History
Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
06.2008
Skills
- Certified Notary Public
- Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist (2017-2018)
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Extensive Westlaw, Lexis Nexis and Internet research experience
Timeline
Paralegal – Family Law (Remote)
Consumer Law Group
03.2021 - Current
Paralegal – Family Law
Vahey & Betouni Law, LLC
07.2020 - 03.2021
Paralegal – Mortgage Foreclosure
Gomberg Sharfman PC
07.2018 - 05.2019
Assist. Paralegal - Contested Litigation Unit
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
08.2014 - 08.2016
File Opening/Compliance Processor – File Opening
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
02.2013 - 08.2014
Billing Assistant - Billing Department
Codilis & Associates, P.C.
12.2011 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - History
Roosevelt University
Double Degree: Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, History
Eastern Illinois University
History and Art History
Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Paralegal Certificate
Institute For Paralegal Studies – Loyola University Chicago
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