Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
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MEERA JAIN

Riverside

Summary

Dynamic Legal Assistant with experience in litigation support. Proven track record in preparing trial materials and managing complex case files. Passionate about delivering exceptional support to legal teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Moshtael Family Law
Irvine
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managed attorney calendars, scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings with clients
  • Prepared trial notebooks by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and other necessary materials
  • Assisted with document production during the discovery process by organizing records and ensuring compliance with deadlines
  • Scheduled conference calls between attorneys and clients to discuss case updates or strategy sessions
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to ongoing cases or client matters
  • Attended client meetings alongside attorneys to take notes on discussions regarding case strategies
  • Performed administrative tasks such as answering phone calls promptly while maintaining professionalism
  • Assisted in preparing and filing legal documents with courts, government agencies, or other entities

Legal Assistant

Torklaw Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys
Irvine
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assist attorneys in handling pre-litigation cases from intake to settlement.
  • Open client files and insurance claims.
  • Manage client's medical treatment by ordering medical and billing records.
  • Responsible for incoming mail and incoming calls to the office.
  • Preparing and writing demand packages
  • Negotiating lien reductions and preparing final disbursement.
  • Organizing and maintaining client's e-files in Dropbox.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Desai Family Law Group, APLC
Anaheim
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in cases such as divorce, adoption, legal separation, and any related family law matters
  • Knowledge of family law rules of procedure, mandatory disclosure requirements, preparation of pleadings, correspondence, and e-filing
  • Prepared discovery packages, pleadings, judgments, etc
  • Responsible for inputting important court dates
  • The first point of contact for clients
  • Billed clients and followed up on payments
  • E-file in various courts, assist in tracking case deadlines
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial
  • Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY

California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01.2018

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Cerritos High School
Cerritos, CA
01.2012

Skills

  • Litigation support
  • Client service and support
  • Organizational skills
  • Legal document preparation
  • Document drafting
  • File organization

Certification

  • 2016, Domestic Violence Counselor Training In Compliance with Evidence Code 1037.1
  • 2014, Certificate of Completion of Nurse Assistant Training

Accomplishments

Cerritos, 2011

  • Mayor's Service Award

Affiliations

Habitat for Humanity, Norwalk

2011 - 2012

  • Coordinated community service projects.
  • Provided mentorship to new volunteers, enhancing interpersonal skills.

Languages

  • Hindi

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Moshtael Family Law
05.2023 - 03.2025

Legal Assistant

Torklaw Accident and Personal Injury Attorneys
03.2020 - 01.2022

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Desai Family Law Group, APLC
01.2018 - 01.2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIOLOGY

California State University-Fullerton

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Cerritos High School