Minerva Torres
San Jose,CA
Summary
Certified paralegal with background in office administration. Highly skilled in conducting legal research to support investigations into workers' compensation and personal injury cases, combined with training in evidence gathering and legal document analysis. Talented in managing complex schedules, goal setting and office administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Assistant
Coast Personnel Services
Santa Clara, CA
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Processed payroll for up to 30 employees weekly using specialized software.
- Generated employee paychecks and direct deposit payments in a timely manner.
- Calculated overtime wages and vacation accruals as required by state laws.
- Reviewed employee tax forms to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Filed paperwork associated with wage garnishments or child support orders according to court requirements.
HR Coordinator
Human Resource Department Jalisco Government
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
03.2012 - 12.2016
- Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and verifying candidate qualifications.
- Maintained employee records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored performance evaluation processes to ensure timely completion of reviews.
- Provided guidance to supervisors on legal policies such as equal employment opportunity guidelines.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Assisted in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
Legal Analyst
Jalisco State Congress
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Analyzed legal documents and briefs to identify relevant facts, laws and regulations.
- Researched case law and statutory provisions to assist in drafting of legal opinions.
- Maintained a database of all active cases and managed the document production process.
- Created PowerPoint presentations summarizing key points of complex litigation matters.
- Participated in meetings with clients regarding their legal needs.
- Handled miscellaneous administrative tasks by managing contract files and templates for legal team, locating agreements and uploading and organizing fully executed copies of legal documents.
Education
Paralegal Certification - Corporate
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA07-2024
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
UVM
Jalisco, Mexico08-2016
Bachelor of Laws -
IVEDL
Jalisco, Mexico08-2009
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- International Law
- Corporate Governance
- Copyright law
- Records Management
- Case file organization
- Database Research
- File Organization
- Conflict Mediation
- Immigration Law
- Expense reimbursements
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Compliance
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Certification
- Paralegal Certification
- Westlaw Edge Certiciation
- Accountant knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Assistant
Coast Personnel Services
02.2016 - 11.2017
HR Coordinator
Human Resource Department Jalisco Government
03.2012 - 12.2016
Legal Analyst
Jalisco State Congress
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Paralegal Certification
- Westlaw Edge Certiciation
- Accountant knowledge
Paralegal Certification - Corporate
California State University, San Marcos
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
UVM
Bachelor of Laws -
IVEDL
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