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MICHELLE IRIZARRY

Tacoma

Summary

Experienced paralegal with a history of strong perseverance, excelling in high-stress environments and consistently maintaining strong attention to detail while meeting hard deadlines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Torrone Law, LLC
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.

Paralegal

Des Moines Elder Law
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Correspond and communicate with clients, attorneys, court staff, and other agencies as required.
  • Prepare documents and legal pleadings under the supervision of attorneys.
  • Schedule hearings and E-file and mail filings of drafted pleadings depending on specific County Court Rules.
  • Organize and maintain simple and complex files.
  • Schedule, docket, and calendar hearings as required by supported attorneys.
  • Maintain high billable hours with a low admin work percentage.

Paralegal

Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintain electronic and hard client files.
  • Drafting and preparation of declarations for client signatures.
  • Draft legal correspondence, documents, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials under the supervision of attorneys.
  • Manage attorney calendars to ensure all deadlines were met on time.
  • Prepare exhibits for mediations, hearings, and trials.

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • General office support including but not limited to sorting mail, answering phones, taking messages, and shredding of important documents/pleadings.
  • Scheduled attorney/client meetings.
  • Preparation and E-filing of basic pleadings such as Notice of Appearances, Notice of Withdrawals, and Notice of Hearings.
  • Prepare and serve Declaration of Mailing with included pleadings via U.S. mail, E-mail, and certified mail.

Home Health Care Aide

First Choice in Home Care
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supported physically (wheelchair and bed-bound) and mentally incapacitated individuals (various mental disabilities such as early onset Dementia, Alzheimer's, Autism, and Down Syndrome) with day-to-day tasks such as bathing, laundry, shopping, and other household chores.
  • Monitored and recorded patient activities, and any issues that may have arisen, to help the caseworker/guardian determine the best court of action if required.

Education

Bachelors - Legal Studies/Concentration in Paralegal Studies

U-MASS Global
Lacey, Washington
08.2021

Associates of Arts - undefined

08.2019

Skills

  • Well-organized: capable of balancing multiple competing demands by prioritizing and pivoting quickly to meet stringent deadlines
  • High Achiever: Displays initiative by taking the next step required confidently while working independently or with a team
  • Lifelong Learner: Reacts positively and welcomes constructive criticism that will lead to professional growth
  • Strong Communicator (written and verbal): Friendly and approachable, able to establish strong and positive relationships with diverse individuals
  • Strong Customer Service skills with the ability to de-escalate stressful situations
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Excel Spread Sheet proficient
  • Computer proficient
  • Adept at mastering new concepts

Certification

  • Paralegal Certificate - 2021
  • Notary of Public Washington State- Expires 2026

Timeline

Paralegal

Torrone Law, LLC
10.2024 - 05.2025

Paralegal

Des Moines Elder Law
01.2023 - 10.2024

Paralegal

Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
03.2022 - 01.2023

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe
04.2021 - 03.2022

Home Health Care Aide

First Choice in Home Care
06.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelors - Legal Studies/Concentration in Paralegal Studies

U-MASS Global

Associates of Arts - undefined

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