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Marisa Mendez

Summary

Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Secretary

MILES SEARS & EANNI
05.2011 - Current


• Assisted attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery i.e. interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders;

• Ability to assist in trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas;

• Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage;

• Drafted legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed;

• Provided legal support such as legal and documentary research;

• Monitored case schedules and filing deadlines;

• Responded to inquiries from and interacting with potential new clients, clients, counsel, and expert witnesses;

• Organized and maintained case files and documentation, electronically and in paper form;

• Notarized settlement agreements and other documents;

• Calculated distributions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Heald College.
Fresno, CA
01.2011

Skills

  • Litigation Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Case Management
  • File Organization
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Legal Terminology
  • Court Filing and E-Filing
  • Proficient in WestLaw Form Builder

Timeline

Legal Secretary

MILES SEARS & EANNI
05.2011 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Heald College.
Marisa Mendez