Melissa Barrera
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Legal Assistant with a track record of managing sensitive client records at Advantage Legal Center and mediating disputes to uphold confidentiality and foster positive relationships. Demonstrates proficiency in civil and corporate law, alongside advanced word processing. Skilled in transforming challenges into solutions, showcasing exceptional negotiation and organizational abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Advantage Legal Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
Engineering Intern
Nolato GW Inc.
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Tested prototypes and standard products and wrote reports to document results.
- Designed and coordinated engineering tests and experiments.
- Developed, prepared and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
Census Enumerator
US Census Bureau
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
- Leveraged smartphones to record information.
- Performed field staff duties critical to completing accurate count in hard-to-reach communities.
Education
Diploma - Sciences
Ronald Reagan High School
San Antonio06.2016
Skills
- Civil Law
- Corporate Law
- Court reporting
- Advanced word processing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Advantage Legal Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Engineering Intern
Nolato GW Inc.
07.2023 - 08.2023
Census Enumerator
US Census Bureau
08.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma - Sciences
Ronald Reagan High School