Lorraine Valdivia
Nutley,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant delivering comprehensive support in complex legal matters. Expertise in managing documentation, scheduling, and client communication enhances operational efficiency. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism while contributing to team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cipriano Law Offices, P.C.
West Caldwell, NJ
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Filed court documents and secured necessary signatures to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys in domestic relations cases, enhancing case management for divorce and child custody.
- Coordinated calendars, scheduled appointments, organized files, and prepared correspondence to facilitate smooth operations.
Legal Assistant
Hammerman Rosen
Fairfield, NJ
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported attorneys by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures to streamline legal processes.
- Demonstrated professionalism in addressing clients' inquiries to ensure positive client experiences.
- Converted physical documents into electronic format for secure storage in a database system, enhancing accessibility and organization.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Cindy Ramjattan-Paul, P.C.
Nutley, NJ
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted and filed motions, briefs, and other legal paperwork accurately, supporting case progression in court.
- Assessed case details and evidence through client and attorney consultations.
- Guided clients in completing immigration forms, facilitating a smoother application process.
- Managed telephone communications to ensure timely and accurate information exchange.
Substitute Teachers Assistant & Substitute Administrative Assistant
Verona District Schools
Verona, NJ
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Supported the Spanish teacher with lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Provided administrative support to the Principal's Office and Counselor's Office, such as filing, data entry, and answering phones.
Legal Assistant
Dwyer, Connell & Lisbona
Fairfield, NJ
12.1999 - 01.2018
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars, keeping accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, properly filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Managed Calendar Department in absence of manager, overseeing scheduling and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Updated databases with information from attorneys and clients to maintain accurate records.
- Processed incoming mail daily to ensure timely distribution to attorneys and clients.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Education
One Year Secretarial Program -
Katharine Gibbs School
Montclair, NJSome College (No Degree) -
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJSkills
- Legal terminology
- Document preparation
- File management
- Trial preparation
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Administrative support
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality and professionalism
Volunteer Work
St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment for Comfort Project 360, The Comfort Cart, and fostered friendly and supportive interactions with cancer patients and their families.
Timeline
Paralegal
Cipriano Law Offices, P.C.
03.2025 - 03.2026
Legal Assistant
Hammerman Rosen
05.2023 - 06.2024
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Cindy Ramjattan-Paul, P.C.
02.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teachers Assistant & Substitute Administrative Assistant
Verona District Schools
10.2018 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant
Dwyer, Connell & Lisbona
12.1999 - 01.2018
One Year Secretarial Program -
Katharine Gibbs School
Some College (No Degree) -
Bloomfield College