Lizette Pelayo
Pearblossom,CA
Summary
Experienced Legal Secretary with a proven ability to ensure smooth and efficient operations in legal environments. Skilled in managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and facilitating client communication. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving results and adapting to changing demands. Proficient in legal research, drafting correspondence, and maintaining strict confidentiality. Recognized for reliability, organization, and unwavering commitment to supporting legal teams in delivering exceptional outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Savin & Bursk
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Handled all Substitution of Attorney's and Future Medical Care files.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Goodchild and Duffy
09.2015 - 11.2022
- Photocopying/Scanning of documents
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail ensuring timely distribution and proper handling of correspondence.
- Interviewing potential new clients, gather, analyze and research information for attorney to evaluate.
- Communicating and corresponding with clients, providers, adjusters and others in the legal community.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Scheduling meeting and appointments, including depositions and medical evaluation appointments.
- Calendar all hearings, appointments and depositions and ensuring all parties are informed.
- Assist attorney in preparing for hearings, depositions and trials.
- Prepare and file legal documents including applications, declarations of readiness to proceed, objections, trial exhibits, etc.
- File and serve medical records.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Education
High School -
Ulysses S Grant High School
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Workers’ Compensation Litigation Support
- Case Management & Legal Research
- Court Filings & E-Filing
- Discovery & Deposition Preparation
- Drafting Legal Documents & Analytical Skills
- Medical Record Review & Summarization
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Legal & Administrative Skills:
Office & Technical Skills:
- MerusCase & A1 Law
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
- Multi-Tasking & Time Management
- Organizational & Administrative Skills
- Client Communication & Customer Service
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Telephone & Reception Skills
- Team Collaboration & Positive Attitude
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Savin & Bursk
11.2022 - 12.2024
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Goodchild and Duffy
09.2015 - 11.2022
High School -
Ulysses S Grant High School
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