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.