Ricardo Loya
El Paso,Texas
Summary
As a non-traditional applicant with a legal background as a paralegal, I am equipped with the skills set to excel as a law student. Over the years and due to the extraordinary mentor (my boss), I have learned a tremendous amount working in civil ligation as a paralegal. I have learned to research, legal writing, and case analysis from attorneys with decades of experience. I can proudly say, if my boss needs something to get done and done correctly, he comes to me. Along with my hard work and grit, I am overly organized, which has benefited me as legal professional. I am always focused meeting deadlines and solving problems, making me an asset on our high volume civil litigation team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Kemp Smith, LLP
11.2019 - Current
- Prepare answers and discovery requests
- Calculate, calendar and track all deadlines related to all cases
- Conferred with clients to gather facts and maintained communication throughout the case with consistent updates
- Gather production, review discovery requests with clients and prepare discovery responses
- Schedule and prepare exhibits for depositions, mediations and trial
- Prepare releases, dismissal docs, request settlement checks and finalize cases
- Draft memos, notices, motions, affidavits and pleadings
- Summarized discovery responses, medical records and depositions
- Prepare, request and analyze peer reviews and depositions by written questions
- Responsible for tracking and advancing over 150 cases
- Spanish translation for clients and legal documents
Legal Assistant
Carmona Lozano Meza Law Firm
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted partners by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community
- Assisted with preparation of trials by conducting legal research and drafting motions
- Produced legal documents such as, letter of representation, demand letters, and discovery responses
- Spoke with clients to update on progress of cases
- Managed accounts and client records of over 100 clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Acted as point of contact for Personal Injury clients
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Maintained meticulous notes
- Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients
- Spanish translation for clients and legal documents
Office Associate
State Farm Insurance
12.2011 - 05.2018
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options
- Met with at least 50 existing and prospective clients each week to select appropriate insurance policies
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with policyholder's and small business entities
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits
- Presented financial well-being information to groups of over 20 people to cultivate new business and increase financial well-being of customers
- Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency sales
- Responded to customer calls within an hour to swiftly resolve issues and answer questions
- Evaluated leads obtained through direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling
- Addressed average of 50 customer inquiries and complaints each week
Fitness Consultant
Ep Fitness
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club
- Managed all purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations to ensure efficiency and performance
- Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues and weight control
- Conducted guided tours and informed guests about programs offered
- Developed public relations materials, marketing and advertising strategies
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits
- Conducted group presentations of over 50 people on the amenities and benefits of each fitness club
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2019
Skills
- Detailed Oriented
- Dependable/Reliable
- Dedicated/Hard-Working
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Client Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Legal Research
- Organizational Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Case Management
- Bilingual: Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
- Ministry
- Reading
- Exercising
- Golfing
- Anything Outdoors
- Grilling
Timeline
Paralegal
Kemp Smith, LLP
11.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Carmona Lozano Meza Law Firm
03.2018 - 11.2019
Office Associate
State Farm Insurance
12.2011 - 05.2018
Fitness Consultant
Ep Fitness
01.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
The University of Texas At El Paso
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