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Melika Y. Miandoab

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Results-driven Pre Litigation Director Professional with excellent organizational, communication and relationship-building skills who is proactive, resourceful and experienced in providing legal support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Legal Specialist

Confidential
10.2021 - Current
  • Supervised an administrative support staff of 40+.
  • Perform cross-departmental trainings on legal policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated day to day operations of 270 person legal department.
  • Handled a variety of human resource issues with candor and confidentiality.
  • Led weekly program management meetings.
  • Managed and improved relationships with third party companies.
  • Strategically analyzed budget reports and made recommendations to decision makers.
  • Maintained virtual office and completed findings to identify strategics for improvement.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing consistent guidance and support in daily tasks.
  • Streamlined operations processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.

Personal Injury Paralegal

Law Offices of Burg & Brock
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lead a team of personal injury attorneys and legal professionals in handling complex personal injury cases, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
    Oversee all aspects of a personal injury cases from intake to settlement or trail, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and ethical standards.
  • Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, reviewing medical records and evidence, interviewing witness, and gathering all necessary documentation.
    Develop legal strategies and arguments to support clients' personal injury claims analyzing case law and statutes to build a strong case.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing counsel to reach fair settlement for clients, maximizing recovery options.
    Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations, presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and advocating for clients rights.
  • Maintain ongoing client communication, providing updates on case progress, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
  • Ability to handle all aspects of a personal injury case from start to finish, investigations, legal research, document organization and client communication.

Education

Associate in Business Management -

Moorpark College
01.2016

High school diploma -

El Camino Real Academy
01.2013

Skills

  • Stakeholder management and communication
  • Legal department budgeting
  • Legal technology knowledge
  • Firm and vendor management
  • Data literacy
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

Paralegal Certificate

Timeline

Operations Legal Specialist

Confidential
10.2021 - Current

Personal Injury Paralegal

Law Offices of Burg & Brock
03.2018 - 08.2021

Associate in Business Management -

Moorpark College

High school diploma -

El Camino Real Academy
Melika Y. Miandoab