Mayra Gutierrez
Reno,NV
Summary
Assistant with experience in legal administration and day-to-day supervision. Coordinate competing priorities and complete tasks on time through disciplined organization. Support teams with reliable follow-through and consistent operational execution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Otto & Jenkins
07.2018 - Current
- Schedule appointments and manage attorney calendars
- Compose legal documents and correspondence
- Organize case files and maintain records
- Ensure client confidentiality in all matters
- Compose and proofread legal documents, real estate transaction documents, letters and forms
- Record documents with Counties and file with courts via eFlex
- Provide operational oversight including supervision of 1-2 assistants
Paralegal for the Senior Law Project
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Reno, NV
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Assisted senior citizens with their tenant rights, consumer law protection, and public benefits
- Conducted home visits for interviews and/or execution of documents for homebound elderly clients
- Represented clients at their administrative hearings
- Negotiated leasing terms or vacating timeframes on behalf of the aging citizens
- Assisted attorneys during workshops concerning wills and powers of attorney
- Maintained physical and electronic files
- Coordinated referrals to local and federal agencies to enhance client senior care when necessary
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements through daily accurate record-keeping and reporting for grant reimbursement
Certified HUD Housing Counselor & Legal Assistant
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Reno, NV
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Legal areas directly responsible in real property including foreclosure prevention
- Make referrals to local agencies when necessary
- Provide informational seminars to public Foreclosure Prevention
- Represent clients at state mandated mediation in effort to assist homeowner seek the appropriate home retention option
- Follow up with appeals and clients
- Maintain grant requirements by ensuring accurate and complete file
- Daily & detailed timekeeping for grant reimbursement
Certified HUD Housing Counselor
Washoe County Senior Law Project
Reno, NV
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Legal areas directly responsible in real property including foreclosure prevention
- Make referrals to local agencies when necessary
- Provide informational seminars to public Foreclosure Prevention
- Represent clients at state mandated mediation in effort to assist homeowner seek the appropriate home retention option
- Follow up with appeals and clients
- Maintain grant requirements by ensuring accurate and complete file
- Daily & detailed timekeeping for grant reimbursement
Case Manager
Disability Associates/Dennis Cameron Law Office
Reno, NV
09.2004 - 09.2010
- Responsible for 100+ active cases
- Filing applications and appeals with appropriate government offices
- Open and close cases
- Interview and meet with potential clients
- Order medical records
- Follow up on appeals and with clients
Additional Information
- Notary Public
- Paralegal Certification in Progress through NALA Paralegal Association's Paralegal Experience Pathway
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Otto & Jenkins
07.2018 - Current
Paralegal for the Senior Law Project
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
08.2013 - 02.2017
Certified HUD Housing Counselor & Legal Assistant
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
07.2012 - 07.2013
Certified HUD Housing Counselor
Washoe County Senior Law Project
07.2009 - 06.2012
Case Manager
Disability Associates/Dennis Cameron Law Office
09.2004 - 09.2010