LIZETH PADILLA
Davis,CA
Summary
Organized and motivated professional eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and great interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and mastering new skills.
Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Makkabi Law Group
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney review and client communication.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed case files, ensuring organization and accessibility of critical information.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
- Enabled successful case outcomes by accurately compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documentation.
- Streamlined communication between legal team members, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Election Poll Worker
Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorders Office
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance to voters by explaining voting procedures and answering questions.
- Monitored polling area to ensure that only eligible voters were allowed to cast their votes.
- Maintained order at the polling station, addressing any issues or complaints from voters or poll workers as needed.
- Inspected voting machines before polls opened, verifying that all necessary equipment was present and functioning properly.
- Ensured that each voter had a secure environment in which to cast their vote without interference or intimidation.
- Instructed voters to properly use voting machines and responded to inquiries and concerns.
Student Ambassador
Sacred Heart High School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Provided information to visitors regarding the admission process, academic programs and student life.
- Maintained contact with alumni through email campaigns, phone calls and direct mailings.
- Responded to inquiries from potential applicants via email or telephone regarding admissions processes, financial aid options and other relevant topics.
- Provided guidance to newly admitted students on course selection and other matters related to student life.
- Worked with other student ambassadors to plan, organize and evaluate programming to meet student needs.
- Supported new students by providing directional information and participating in orientation.
- Generated excitement for prospective students through workshops, presentations and sharing first-hand experiences.
- Provided peer advising and presentations for students to describe value of higher education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA07-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Sacred Heart High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2021
Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Fast learner
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Client relations
- Task prioritization
- Customer relationship management
- Ethics compliance
- Cross-functional communication
- Conflict mediation
- Confidentiality
Languages
Spanish: Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Makkabi Law Group
10.2024 - Current
Election Poll Worker
Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorders Office
11.2020 - 11.2023
Student Ambassador
Sacred Heart High School
09.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Sacred Heart High School
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California - Davis