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Marisol Valdez

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Proficient Litigation Paralegal with expertise in trial preparation and civil litigation. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties. Prepared to bring 7 years of experience to a challenging new role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

HOFFMAN, SABBAN & WATENMAKER, APC
11.2022 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Litigation Paralegal

SCHWIMER WEINSTEIN LLP
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for Personal Injury cases.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Uploaded data into Clio for review and pre-processing.
  • Fulfilled roles of legal videographer, digital court reporter and production assistant.
  • Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Developed and managed up to 90 Personal Injury cases over 1 year.

Legal Secretary

LURIE, ZEPEDA, SCHMALZ, HOGAN & MARTIN
08.2017 - 04.2021
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner, associate attorney and senior paralegal.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Transcribed legal documents and correspondence for shareholder.
  • Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys

File Clerk

FEINBERG, MINDEL, BRANDT & KLEIN, LLP
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Examined, categorized and sorted incoming documents.
  • Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
  • Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
  • Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
  • Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
  • Assisted accounting department in shipping bills for clients.
  • Managed over 50 calls per day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Litigation Support
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Preparation of Pleadings
  • Proficient in E-filing (State, Federal and Appellate)
  • Subpoena Delivery
  • Microsoft Word
  • Administrative Support
  • Notary Public

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant

HOFFMAN, SABBAN & WATENMAKER, APC
11.2022 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

SCHWIMER WEINSTEIN LLP
04.2021 - 11.2022

Legal Secretary

LURIE, ZEPEDA, SCHMALZ, HOGAN & MARTIN
08.2017 - 04.2021

File Clerk

FEINBERG, MINDEL, BRANDT & KLEIN, LLP
08.2016 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School

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