Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Timeline
Generic

Perla Lizarraga

Bakersfield,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. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Osborn Law
Bakersfield, CA
09.2013 - Current
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorney attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorney or clients.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Visual Merchandiser

Macy's
Bakersfield, CA
05.2006 - 12.2013
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Inspected existing displays regularly to ensure they were up to company standards.
  • Implemented corporate visual standards via planogram updates, emails and verbal feedback.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Document management
  • Case preparation
  • Filing procedures
  • Client communication
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Travel coordination
  • Professionalism
  • Law Office Administration
  • Negotiation
  • Client confidentiality

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office Manager

Osborn Law
09.2013 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

Macy's
05.2006 - 12.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Bakersfield College
Perla Lizarraga