Ruben Bagdasaryan
Glendale,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Paralegal at the Law Offices of William H. Dailey with a proven track record in high-stakes litigation and pre-litigation matters. Demonstrated expertise in drafting and filing complex motions, pleadings, and discovery, and managing all phases of civil litigation from intake through trial. Highly skilled in client communication, legal research, and negotiation, with a reputation for streamlining case workflows and securing favorable settlements. Known for legal precision, persuasive writing, and leading trial preparation efforts that drive successful outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices of William H. Dailey
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
- Reduced litigation costs for clients by negotiating favorable settlements in various cases.
- Prepared persuasive legal arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable rulings for clients.
- Coordinated with expert witnesses for accurate testimony preparation and presentation at trial.
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Conducted efficient electronic discovery processes, enabling quick identification of key evidence.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Drafted well-organized pleadings, motions, and briefs to support case positions effectively.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws and regulations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by streamlining legal research and document management processes.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy and consistency, mitigating potential risks for clients involved in transactions or disputes.
- Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants, and plaintiffs.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to facilitate informed decision-making in high-stakes cases.
- Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
- Implemented best practices in managing large volumes of documents during complex litigations.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Pre-litigation Paralegal Internship
Law Offices of Arman Grigorian APLC.
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Enabled successful case outcomes by accurately compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documentation.
- Assisted in negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements, facilitating amicable resolutions in numerous cases.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Filed claims with insurance carriers for both plaintiffs and defendants
- Handled all cases from intake until settlement
- Ensured client’s property damage claim is secured as swiftly as possible
Paralegal
McReynolds & Vardanyan LLP
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- 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.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- 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.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- 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.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
- 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.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Type court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Education
Political Science - Law
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CASkills
- Team leadership qualities
- Court filing procedures
- Client communication
- Legal analysis
- Legal research expertise
- Excel spreadsheets
- Schedule management
- Employee development
- Schedule coordination
- Subpoena management
- Case management efficiency
- Document drafting proficiency
- Witness interviewing techniques
- Legal software proficiency
- Legal writing excellence
- File organization
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Attorney support
- Case summaries
- Interviewing witnesses
- Evidence analysis
- Trial preparation assistance
- Case management
- Civil law
- Negotiation
- Civil litigation
- Motion drafting
- File pleadings
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Propounding and Responding Discovery
- Filing government claims and forms
- Meet & conferring with opposing counsel
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices of William H. Dailey
11.2024 - Current
Pre-litigation Paralegal Internship
Law Offices of Arman Grigorian APLC.
07.2024 - 10.2024
Paralegal
McReynolds & Vardanyan LLP
01.2023 - 07.2024
Political Science - Law
Glendale Community College
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