Hi, I’m
María Alicia Hernández
OMAHA,NE
Summary
Legal assistant with strong skills in writing, organizing, and project managing cases related to immigration and family law. Proficient in conducting legal research, collecting witness statements, and organizing files. Experience includes working with minority populations to optimize representation. Ambitious in pursuing Juris Doctor.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
McGrath NorthOmaha , NE
Legal Administrative Assistant
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
Lucia Marquez Law, LLC Omaha , NE
Legal Assistant
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Developed comprehensive client case list and performed file maintenance to promote accuracy and information compliance.
Law Offices Of Vivian N SzawarcOMAHA, United States
Office Manager Legal Assistant
08.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and case productivity.
- Established weekly meetings and developed a highly efficient and dependable team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
- Held oversight of office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
- Produced high-quality documents in both English and Spanish, spreadsheets, questionnaires, and lists for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
ForneyRoth, LLCOmaha, NE
Legal Assistant
02.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Provided oral translations and interpretations for clients during consultations, jail visits, and court hearings successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Authored over affidavits for use in immigration law cases.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Effectively navigated Nebraska clerk, court, and judicial websites.
Riveras Mexican RestaurantOmaha, NE
Server Trainer
02.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Collected credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
Professional Research Consultants Inc PrcOMAHA, NE
Interviewer
11.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Managed customer calls effectively and efficiently in a complex, fast-paced, and challenging call center environment.
- Contributed to the company achieving and holding industry-leading customer service ratings.
Maria Bonita Mexican RestaurantOmaha , NE
Server
01.2010 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently ready to meet customer needs.
Catering ServicesOmaha , NE
On-Call Banquet Server
08.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
Education
University of Nebraska At OmahaOmaha, NE
Bachelor of Arts from Foreign Languages And Literatures
12.2016
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Project manager supervision
- Proficient in MS Office
- Office management professional
- Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
- Legal knowledge
- Drafting complex legal documents
- Legal Submissions
- Problem Resolution
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Translated many legal and educational publications from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.
- Acted as the lead Legal Assistant on multiple international asylum cases.
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
McGrath North
07.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Lucia Marquez Law, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Office Manager Legal Assistant
Law Offices Of Vivian N Szawarc
08.2017 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
ForneyRoth, LLC
02.2017 - 08.2017
Server Trainer
Riveras Mexican Restaurant
02.2015 - 08.2017
Interviewer
Professional Research Consultants Inc Prc
11.2013 - 06.2015
On-Call Banquet Server
Catering Services
08.2010 - 01.2011
Server
Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant
01.2010 - 11.2013
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Arts from Foreign Languages And Literatures