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Melissa Flores

Escondido,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Acclaim Law Group
07.2018 - Current
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
  • Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
  • Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 2 attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines

Legislative Intern

State Senator Joel Anderson
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
  • Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
  • Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
  • Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
  • Assisted other office administrators by answering phones, returning email messages and creating distribution lists.
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Document Preparation
  • Case Management
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Office Management
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Court Document Filing
  • Litigation Support
  • File Pleadings
  • Conducting Intakes
  • MS Office Proficiency

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Acclaim Law Group
07.2018 - Current

Legislative Intern

State Senator Joel Anderson
08.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University - San Marcos

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