Open To Work
Marsella Duarte Serna
Bernalillo County Treasurer
Albuquerque,NM
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
ParalegalOffice Administrative AssistantTrial Court ClerkTrial Paralegal
Work Type
Full TimeContract Work
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$38/hr
22
years of professional experience
Administrative and legal support professional with experience in case management, legal research, court preparation, and confidential records handling. Coordinate schedules, prepare reports and correspondence, and support attorneys, families, and county offices. Maintain hearing and filing timelines and ensure organized, on-time office operations.
Work History
Administrative Assistant Lead
10 Months- Coordinated and scheduled appointments and managed calendars for Treasurer staff and visitors, enhancing time management.
- Maintained confidential files, records, and documents for county treasury compliance.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and mailings for tax collection activities.
- Responded to public inquiries about property tax bills and payment status, providing clear information and support.
- Assisted with delinquent tax notices and account research for taxpayer support.
- Supported front desk operations with phone calls, filing, and document routing.
- Responded to phone calls to provide accurate information and assistance to clients and stakeholders. and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Greeted and welcomed visitors, ensuring prompt assistance and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Community School Coordinator
1 Year- Created and executed community outreach program, increasing local family participation in school activities.
- Cultivated partnerships with external organizations, enhancing educational opportunities for youth.
- Acted as liaison between schools and outside agencies, facilitating access to essential social services.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through surveys and focus groups, shaping future initiatives based on feedback.
- Tracked enrollment numbers, volunteer involvement, and donations to ensure accurate reporting and resource allocation.
Investigator
1 Year 1 Month- Reviewed child abuse and neglect reports for Children, Youth, and Families Department.
- Conducted interviews with children, parents, and witnesses to gather critical information during family safety investigations.
- Performed home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential risks to child safety.
- Documented case notes, reports, and evidence in department records systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and support ongoing investigations.
- Collaborated with police, schools, hospitals, and courts to ensure comprehensive support for active cases.
- Created safety plans in collaboration with families and department caseworkers to address identified risks and promote child welfare.
- Compiled comprehensive case files and prepared testimony for court hearings and reviews to support legal proceedings and ensure child safety.
- Partnered with local law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal activities. on criminal investigations.
Teacher, Kindergarten
1 Year 11 Months- Developed and implemented differentiated curriculum to provide tailored learning experiences for all students.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children.
- Managed classrooms effectively by providing clear expectations for behavior.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Assessed student progress using formative assessments, such as observations and portfolios.
- Organized field trips to deepen students' understanding of academic concepts through real-world applications.
Committee Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Prepared and disseminated Committee hearing agenda, facilitating organized and efficient meetings that enhanced legislative discussions.
- Monitored and documented daily legislation sponsored by Vice Chair, ensuring timely awareness of legislative developments for informed decision-making.
- Recorded attendance and vote outcomes on motions for all 17 members of House Appropriations & Finance Committee to maintain accurate legislative records.
- Prepared and transmitted committee reports in accordance with House format and procedures.
- Delivered legislative support services for Vice Chair of the House of Representatives, Appropriations and Finance Committee, including telephone coverage and correspondence.
- Organized daily schedule of legislative and social events, ensuring effective planning and coordination for successful engagements.
- Reviewed committee room setup to prepare for upcoming hearing.
Logistics Coordinator
8 Months- Coordinated transportation for candidate during events and appearances, ensuring on-time arrivals and efficient logistics.
- Managed candidate's schedule at events, enhancing public interactions and maximizing engagement opportunities.
- Acted as the point person for non-fundraising public events, secured locations, recruited volunteers, and organized materials to drive turnout.
- Coordinated field activities for campaign outreach. Organized with fundraising operations in conjunction with campaign Finance Director
- Organized field activities, recruited and trained volunteers, and conducted community outreach to increase community engagement.
- Utilized databases and donor software to manage donor information effectively.
Legal Secretary and Office Administrator
11 Years 8 Months- Drafted correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for attorneys.
- Performed legal research and created reports.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Conducted pre-trial interviews.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of criminal defense, family law, and probate to enhance case preparation. in criminal defense, family law, and probate, enhancing case preparation in diverse legal settings.
- Compiled comprehensive client matter reports through interviews, surveys, and public records research, facilitating informed legal strategies.
- Developed and maintained coded filing system, improving document retrieval and organization efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with state agencies.
- Oversaw the office budget.
- Managed outside contractors.
Victim Advocate/Legal Secretary
1 Year 3 Months- Accompanied clients to court, clarifying processes and procedures to improve understanding and alleviate anxiety.
- Supported victims and families throughout court proceedings.
- Conferred with clients and involved parties to gather and organize case information, ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Drafted legal documents including motions, pleadings, and subpoenas to support case preparation.
- Assisted attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submission.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Cultivated relationships with courts, clients, law enforcement, and attorneys to enhance communication and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Master of Legal Studies
Skills
Administrative case management
Document drafting
Report generation
Legal research and writing
Legal research
Court procedures
Case management
Witness interviews
Client interviewing
Public interaction
Administrative procedures
Staff training
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Lead
Bernalillo County Treasurer
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Investigator
Children, Youth & Families Deoartment
09.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Community School Coordinator
Albuquerque Public Schools
09.2023 - 09.2024Read More
Teacher, Kindergarten
Albuquerque Public Schools
10.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Logistics Coordinator
Maggie Toulouse Oliver For U.S. Senate
04.2019 - 12.2019Read More
Committee Assistant
New Mexico State Legislature
01.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Legal Secretary and Office Administrator
Lomas Law Office
05.2006 - 01.2018Read More
Victim Advocate/Legal Secretary
Thirteenth Judicial District Attorneys Office
01.2005 - 04.2006Read More
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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Trinity Law School
Master of Legal Studies
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