Myra Aguilan Tanting
San Jose,CA
Summary
Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments.
Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal for Employment Dept.
Berliner Cohen LLP
San Jose, CA
12.2019 - 10.2024
- Prepared discovery requests and responses, legal holds, jury instructions, trial documents, and subpoenas.
- Ensure client compliance by updating employee handbooks to reflect legal changes.
- Negotiated settlements and prepared mediation briefs.
- Streamlined client communication processes through effective scheduling and mail preparation.
Paralegal
Hartsuyker Stratman & Williams-Abrego (Farmers Insurance Exchange)
San Jose, CA
01.2007 - 12.2019
- Established a statewide paralegal network, managed logistics, and coordinated work-related processes.
- Interview potential trial witnesses, and arrange trial witnesses' appearances, which include local police, CHP, and experts.
- Scheduled and tracked case deadlines.
- Oversaw training and mentorship for new employee hires over a four-month period.
- Crafted detailed presentations on diverse legal issues for Claims Department.
- Designated key contact for minors' compromise negotiations and settlements.
Paralegal
Simoncini & Associates
San Jose, CA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Summarized depositions and drafted discovery responses.
- Assisted in trial preparation by creating statements of the case, motions in limine, and jury instructions.
- Create legal documents such as trial subpoenas and Answer packets.
- Guided and mentored a team of legal assistants in trial preparation tasks, writing motions, and conducting discovery.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of The Pacific McGeorge SOL
Sacramento, CA05-2003
Paralegal Certificate -
Santa Clara University, School of Law, Institute for Paralegal Education
Santa Clara, CABachelor of Arts - Legal Studies, Minor in English Literature
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CABarrister’s Pupil -
Took’s Court
EnglandLaw Classes
London School of Economics
EnglandSkills
- Document filing
- Power of attorney
- Exceptional writer
- Case file organization
- Legal research skills
- Exhibit preparation
- File organization
- Brief writing
- Court filing
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Statutory interpretation
- Pre-trial preparation
- Legal writing
- Client communication
- Litigation support
- Motion drafting
- Deposition summaries
- Research and data collection
- Legal analysis
- Contract review
- Subpoena coordination
- Case management
- Interviewing witnesses
- Civil litigation
- Document preparation
- Trial preparation assistance
Languages
- Tagalog, Working knowledge
- French, Basic understanding
Timeline
Paralegal for Employment Dept.
Berliner Cohen LLP
12.2019 - 10.2024
Paralegal
Hartsuyker Stratman & Williams-Abrego (Farmers Insurance Exchange)
01.2007 - 12.2019
Paralegal
Simoncini & Associates
01.2003 - 01.2007
J.D. - Law
University of The Pacific McGeorge SOL
Paralegal Certificate -
Santa Clara University, School of Law, Institute for Paralegal Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies, Minor in English Literature
University of California Santa Cruz
Barrister’s Pupil -
Took’s Court
Law Classes
London School of Economics
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