Maria Jose Lopez Leiva
LaPlace,LA
Summary
Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings. Fosters cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors and clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Christian Sauce Law Firm LLC
Gretna, LA
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- 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.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
- Developed and managed up to 10 traffic and criminal cases simultaneously
Front Desk Receptionist
Christian Sauce Law Firm
Gretna , LA
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules for team members.
- Answered multi-line phone system (10) to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
Education
Paralegal Associates Degree -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2023
High School Diploma -
East Saint John High School
1 Wildcat Dr, Laplace, LA 7006805.2020
Skills
- Opening Cases
- Willing to train
- Work under pressure
- Legal Research
- Document preparation
- Legal/Court Processes
- Client service and support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Christian Sauce Law Firm LLC
07.2020 - 04.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Christian Sauce Law Firm
07.2020 - 12.2020
Paralegal Associates Degree -
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
East Saint John High School
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