NICOLE MARTINEZ
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced paralegal offering comprehensive support to attorneys. Skilled in managing complex legal documentation and organizing case files. Thrives in dynamic environments and adapts to evolving priorities. Proficient in legal research and document preparation. Recognized for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices of Schneider & Hosmer (Nationwide Insurance, Trial Division)
09.2021 - Current
- Setup client files, prepare letters to clients and adjusters
- Prepare pleadings for filing and electronically file pleadings with the courts
- Review court dockets and retrieve case information; check tentative rulings
- Prepare answers to complaints and initial discovery to opposing party
- Calendar statute dates/court hearings
- Close files at conclusion of case
- Assist attorney in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Summarize depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Collaborate with attorney to develop strategies for each case.
Paralegal
Independent Contractor
04.2015 - 09.2021
- Prepare pleadings for filing and send/hand deliver to court for filing
- Meet with clients to gather information required to respond to discovery
- Prepare responses to discovery and propound discovery to opposing party
- Transcribe letters/documents, research cases and codes, internet research
- Setup client files, prepare letters to clients, doctors, courts, adjusters
- Prepare and respond to emails from various parties (opposing counsel, court, etc.), receive and respond to telephone calls
- Calendar statute dates/court hearings
- Prepare settlement agreements and settlement disbursements when cases settle, photocopy letters/documents, negotiate outstanding medical liens with medical providers
- Handle office scheduling and make notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Facilitate timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Offices of Gray & Prouty
06.2006 - 12.2014
- Prepare pleadings for filing (Complaints, Answers, CMC Statements, Motions, etc.), prepare Subpoenas
- Prepare discovery to opposing party (Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Request for Production of Documents, Request for Admissions)
- Schedule depositions with opposing counsel, arrange various necessities (i.e Court reporter, interpreter, conference room), schedule and make appointments (i.e
- Transcribe letters/documents, research cases and codes, internet research
- Contact Court to obtain case information and/or request dates be vacated/moved on a case, look up Tentative Rulings
- Setup client files, prepare letters to clients, doctors, courts, adjusters, prepare and respond to emails from various parties (opposing counsel, court, etc.), receive and respond to telephone calls
- Serve legal documents/correspondence to opposing parties/counsel, file documents with the court
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2023
Associate Degree for Transfer - Administration of Justice
American River College
Sacramento, CA12.2018
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Legal Office Administration
Heald College, Schools of Business & Technology
Rancho Cordova, CA04.2000
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices of Schneider & Hosmer (Nationwide Insurance, Trial Division)
09.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Independent Contractor
04.2015 - 09.2021
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Offices of Gray & Prouty
06.2006 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Associate Degree for Transfer - Administration of Justice
American River College
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Legal Office Administration
Heald College, Schools of Business & Technology
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