Renata Santo
Legal Assistant
Northborough,MA
Summary
Experienced Legal Assistant offering strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, checking sites and searching titles. Well-versed in logistical complexities of trial preparation.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Midland Credit Management, INC.
Newton, MA
11.2019 - Current
- Completed electronic filings (Bankruptcy, Dismissals, Default Judgments & Certificate of Service) initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to managing attorney
- Handle, subpoenas, garnishments, and other legal notices.
- Maintain litigation files in computer-based filing index.
- Communicate verbally or in writing to requests for information from corporate personnel and outside parties about company legal matters and communicate directly with third parties about legal and business matters.
- Maintain a calendar to track important dates and events.
Immigrant Defense Project Coordinator/Human Resources Administrator
Brazilian Worker Center
Allston, MA
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Coordinate and provide ‘Know your Rights’ workshop on ‘Secure Communities’ to members of the community
- Coordinating, recruit and maintain a wide network of pro bono litigation partners, including law firms, non-profit organizations, and law school clinics.
Community Outreach Internship
UMass Boston – Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Boston, MA
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Wrote content for newsletters, social media pages and informational packets.
- Developed information and resources that were in (Portuguese) in hopes of closing the cancer health disparities gap within disenfranchised immigrant population.
- Participated in weekly Seminars at Dana-Farber where there were our panelists consisted of both healthcare providers and patients.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA 09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Excellent work ethic
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Midland Credit Management, INC.
11.2019 - Current
Community Outreach Internship
UMass Boston – Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Immigrant Defense Project Coordinator/Human Resources Administrator
Brazilian Worker Center
12.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of Massachusetts - Boston
09.2015 - 05.2019
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