Renia Haghverdian
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated paralegal supporting successful case outcomes and commitment to productive research and litigation processes. Fast-learning professional with skill in legal research and document drafting. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Hamassian Law, APC
2021.10 - 2024.08
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
Federal Work-study student assistant
California State University-Northridge
2018.11 - 2020.05
- Assisting students and employers with general inquiries regarding the FWS Program and eligibility, responding to the FWS email and phone line, verifying necessary documents, data entry of student hires, invoicing FICA payroll, assisting with annual FWS Program process, tracking agreements, reviewing employer agreements, creating new folders and spreadsheets.
Program Assistant-Financial Aid Office
Los Angeles Pierce College
2015.08 - 2018.08
- Demonstrates leadership in small projects, assists students in completing financial aid applications, assists Career Guidance Counselor assistant, trains new student workers, handles emergencies professionally, participates in events, scanning, quality controlling, faxing, helping students regarding their financial aid, intaking confidential documents.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of West Los Angeles
05.2026
Paralegal Certification -
West Los Angeles College
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University Northridge
05.2020
Associate degree in Business Administration, Economics, STEM and Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Los Angeles Pierce College
06.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Drafting Pleadings
- Court filings
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiency
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Hamassian Law, APC
2021.10 - 2024.08
Federal Work-study student assistant
California State University-Northridge
2018.11 - 2020.05
Program Assistant-Financial Aid Office
Los Angeles Pierce College
2015.08 - 2018.08
J.D. - Law
University of West Los Angeles
Paralegal Certification -
West Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University Northridge
Associate degree in Business Administration, Economics, STEM and Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Los Angeles Pierce College
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