A challenging position which will allow me to both further utilize my skills and acquire new abilities. Paralegal | Legal Assistant with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Helps cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant | Paralegal
Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen, PLLP
SAN DIEGO, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
Followed risk and compliance policies and procedures to promote business activities.
Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
Recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes.
Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Leveraged Merus Case Manager skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
Maintained client files according to established protocols.
Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
Entered client data into Merus Case Manager to manage records and customer relationships
Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Leveraged my Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams, skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
Proofread documents before they were submitted or filed.
Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
Coordinated multiple schedules using online calendaring system.
Monitored dockets of assigned cases in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Helped draft, edit, and transmit legal documentation such as motions and letters.
Managed and updated contact database for 135 + clients.
Edited existing documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
Organized exhibits for use during court proceedings or depositions.
Arranged case files and maintained records and notebooks.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Provided administrative support to the legal department staff members.
Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
Provided technical support with audio-visual equipment during conferences or presentations.
Performed data entry tasks related to case-specific information into a variety of software programs such as Excel, Word, Access.
Organized and prioritized case loads of 4 attorneys.
Maintained client databases and filing systems, including hard copy and electronic files.
Reviewed and organized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions and correspondence.
Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Assisted attorneys with research projects and document preparation for court filings.
Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys.
Coordinated daily operations of the law office including mail distribution, supplies inventory management, photocopying and scanning services.
Managed calendars for multiple attorneys simultaneously.
Drafted or reviewed legal documents and precedents to support case preparation.
Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish.
Provided guidance on cultural differences when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
Facilitated communication between Spanish speaking individuals and English speaking organizations.
Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Upheld original emotion, tone, context and content of original messages.
Conducted client interviews in Spanish to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events in the Latin American community.
Provided Spanish-English interpretation services for medical appointments, court hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Served as resource for staff on language assistance matters, utilizing telephonic and video interpreting equipment.
Utilized word processing software and prepared translations in correct format with less than 90% error rate.
EAMS & One Legal E-filing
Compile Records for AME/QME evaluations.
Prepare Subpoenas on various legal search platforms (Compex Legal, Ontellus)
Made copies of relevant documents for distribution to attorneys and other parties involved in a case.
Prepared, Filed and Served Minutes of Hearing, Notices of Hearing
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before trial dates.
Scheduled appointments for attorneys and clients.
Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
Assisted in preparation of engagement letters.
Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.
Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
Routed contracts, agreements and invoices through proper signature process.
Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
Specialized in Workers Compensation transactions and Subrogation Civil litigation.
Assisted with document production requests received from opposing counsels.
Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
Communicated regularly with clients via phone or email regarding updates on their case status.
Proofread all outgoing correspondence for typographical errors or omissions prior to mailing, faxing, e-mailing.
Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
Scanned paper documents into electronic files using scanning software applications.
Schedule Court Reporters, Interpreters, and conference rooms for Depositions.
Maintained electronic files for all pending cases in accordance with established procedures.
Organized files for easy retrieval upon request.
Compiled data into a variety of formats such as spreadsheets or databases for use by attorneys.
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies regarding service of process and other legal matters as needed.
Created, organized, and maintained files of all subpoenas issued.
Performed document searches using Lexis and Nexis database software in order to locate relevant case law or precedents.
Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
Analyzed medical reports prepared by physicians evaluating injured workers' disability claims.
Researched statutes and regulations governing Workers' Compensation issues in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Entered client data into FAI to manage records and customer relationships
Reviewed and analyzed medical records and compiled evidence to support claims for Workers' Compensation benefits.
Managed daily docket activities such as tracking deadlines, filing pleadings, entering orders into the system and updating calendars.
Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys including scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, filing documents and maintaining client contact lists.
Organized deposition transcripts for easy reference during trial preparation.
Investigated facts surrounding workers' compensation cases through interviews with witnesses or employers.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Monitored changes in event dates and times and communicated updates accordingly.
Managed incoming requests for appointments in an efficient manner.
Provided administrative support to the team as needed.
Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Ensured accuracy of data entry into database systems.
Updated spreadsheets and other document filing systems.
Filed correspondence and documents with speed and accuracy to maintain official records.
Reviewed written correspondence, correcting grammatical and spelling errors.
Collaborated with colleagues from different departments to coordinate projects.
Created, edited, and proofread documents and letters.
Provided support to other departments when needed.
Updated databases with new information as needed.
Legal Assistant
Patrico Hermanson Guzman
Eagle Pass, CA
10.2018 - 12.2020
Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
Developed forms used during pre-trial negotiations between parties.
Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
Account Executive | Counter Manager
Smashbox Cosmetics | Murad| Glam Glow | Jack Black
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2012 - 09.2018
File quarterly RAS’, Process RTVS' Planogram Updates, Set up Visualizations,
Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Assisted with store operations, including inventory management and stock replenishment.
Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.
Corporate status reviews
Coordinate with department Management on creating new events that would boost sales
Analyzed market trends and identified potential opportunities for growth.
Remained up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to reinvigorate accounts.
Helped develop marketing materials and ideas to increase referrals.
Researched market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service.
Prepared sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
Generated weekly reports on sales performance against targets for upper management review.
Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
Analyzed sales space capacities based on system parameters, securing high stock availability.
Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive sales plan to increase revenue in assigned territory.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Attracted new clients through brand promotion and sales marketing practices.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Worked closely with vendors to ensure quality control standards were met when receiving shipments.
Maintained accurate records of daily, weekly and monthly sales figures.
Scheduled shifts for employees according to staffing needs of the store.
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Analyzed market trends in order to suggest changes in product offerings or pricing strategies.
Displayed a high level of knowledge about current trends in the beauty industry.
Established relationships with key industry contacts such as celebrity makeup artists and influencers.
Managed daily operations including scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, reconciling accounts receivable and payable transactions.
Provided beauty consultations to customers, helping them choose the best products for their needs.
Encouraged customers to try new products through personal recommendations.
Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
Conducted private client consultations.
Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
Planned marketing campaigns aimed at increasing brand recognition among target audiences.
Reviewed and analyzed business performance on daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual bases.
Developed sales plans to increase product visibility and customer awareness.
Organized promotional events to maximize sales opportunities in the store.
Set up appointments for one on one consultations with clients(matching, special event makeup, or teen demos(for a special mom and daughter event for their teens intro makeup/skincare.)
Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
Reviewed competitor's store layouts for potential ideas.
Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
Developed strategies for product placement that would increase visibility and appeal.
Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
Collaborated with other departments such as merchandising, marketing, and advertising teams to ensure effective execution of plans.
Updated existing planograms according to new product releases and seasonal changes.
Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
Documented processes related to developing, implementing, and maintaining planograms.
Conferred with production, sales and shipping personnel to expedite or trace shipments.
Conducted regular audits of stores to check accuracy of planogram implementation.
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Monitored inventory levels and adjusted planograms accordingly.
Evaluated effectiveness of existing strategies by conducting market surveys and analyzing customer data.
Worked closely with retail managers to provide insights into how best utilize available space within stores.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Analyzed data from past sales activities to forecast future needs of the business.
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Provided feedback on customer purchases to ensure satisfaction with products purchased.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Consistently kept up-to-date knowledge of current fashion trends and styles.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care of merchandise to customers.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization on special projects as needed.
Identified areas of improvement within existing operations processes and took corrective action accordingly.
Ordered store materials and built strong relationships with key company suppliers.
Maintained records related to sales and placed special orders for desired items.
Monitored vendor performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Provided guidance on product specifications to vendors based on customer requirements.
Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials.
Participated in trade shows, conferences, seminars to stay abreast of industry trends.
Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products or services at competitive prices.
Analyzed market trends, pricing strategies and competitor activities to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain process.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
Drove profitability by spearheading Special Event projects to maximize inventory selection.
Ensured compliance with legal requirements such as labor laws and environmental regulations when procuring goods or services.
Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
Organized and prioritized projects.
Supported attainment of just-in-time purchasing while continuing focus on quality management.
Planned inventory levels based on forecasted demand and current stock availability.
Identified opportunities for cost savings through supplier consolidation initiatives.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Rock Engineering & Testing Lab
Corpus Ch, TX
07.2007 - 09.2008
ChazenGilmor
Prepared Geotechnical reports
Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sorted invoices for accounting department by date stamping and filing by vendor code.
Used company badging system to create badges for new employees and visitors.
Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
Collated, bound and stored computer-generated reports.
Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.