Sabrina Perez
Escondido,CA
Summary
Experienced Lead Paralegal with a strong background in civil litigation and personal injury law, supporting multiple attorneys in high-volume caseloads from case inception through settlement and trial preparation. Skilled in legal drafting, e-filing, discovery, calendar management, and client communication, with a proven ability to meet critical deadlines and maintain organized case files. Recognized for leadership, attention to detail, and a promotion from Calendar Clerk to Lead Paralegal based on performance and dedication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Lemon Law Firm
New York, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and calendared all incoming minute orders, hearings, deadlines, and court dates in accordance with firm policies and jurisdictional rules.
- Verified and updated calendar entries by cross-referencing court dockets and case management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with filing deadlines.
- Maintained up-to-date case timelines and tracked key litigation events for case teams, ensuring timely task completion.
- Communicated schedule changes, docket updates, and filing requirements to attorneys and staff in a fully remote environment, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Remotely managed and organized 100-150 incoming emails daily, maintaining accurate folder systems and forwarding correspondence to appropriate legal teams.
Paralegal
Bauman Law APLC
Calabasas, USA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Promoted from Calendar Clerk to Lead Paralegal in recognition of outstanding performance and leadership, supporting the firm's senior attorney.
- Managed complex litigation calendars for 3–7 attorneys, overseeing hundreds of active cases while ensuring compliance with court deadlines and statutes of limitation.
- Monitored court deadlines, discovery schedules, litigation timelines, and filing requirements to ensure full procedural compliance.
- Electronically prepared and filed legal documents in California State, Federal, and Civil Courts using applicable e-filing systems.
- Drafted, reviewed, proofread, and filed pleadings, motions, declarations, case management statements, ADR submissions, and other legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
- Drafted discovery responses, including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Conducted legal research to verify court rules, filing procedures, deadlines, and local rules.
- Assisted with all phases of discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, organizing document production, and managing document exchanges.
- Built and maintained comprehensive litigation files, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, medical records, billing records, and evidentiary documents.
- Requested, reviewed, and organized critical case evidence, including medical records, billing statements, police reports, and insurance documents, to support case preparation and strategy.
- Negotiated settlements in personal injury matters and prepared detailed medical summaries and case evaluations to support settlement discussions.
- Coordinated and scheduled depositions, mediations, arbitrations, independent medical examinations (IMEs), inspections, and court appearances.
- Prepared attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial by organizing case files, exhibits, witness materials, and litigation binders.
- Supported trial preparation through exhibit organization, witness coordination, subpoena preparation, and courtroom document management.
- Maintained regular communication with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case status and deadlines.
- Coordinated client consultations, attorney meetings, and case strategy conferences while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Managed the department's primary email inbox, prioritized incoming correspondence, and ensured timely distribution of critical information.
- Created and maintained detailed Excel spreadsheets and case-tracking systems to monitor litigation deadlines, milestones, medical treatment, and settlement status, enhancing overall case management.
- Maintained accurate case notes and updated case management software, ensuring attorneys had timely access to essential case information and facilitating efficient workflow.
- Trained and mentored attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on litigation procedures, case management software, filing protocols, and office workflows.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills while managing a high-volume litigation caseload in a fast-paced legal environment.
Legal Assistant
USA Express
Woodland Hills, USA
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Updated and maintained case files through extensive data entry, ensuring high accuracy and accessibility.
- Drafted and prepared Proofs of Service and Declarations of Non-Service for accurate court filings, supporting case progression.
- Conducted skip tracing and investigative research to locate defendants for service of process, facilitating timely legal proceedings.
Office Manager
RMS Construction
Chatsworth, USA
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed daily office operations, including supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and calendar management, to ensure seamless workflow.
- Handled all bookkeeping and payroll.
- Created and processed invoices, ensuring timely receipt of payments.
- Utilized QuickBooks software to manage financial records and transactions.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and payroll functions, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Answered all incoming calls, emails and mail.
- Created invoices and obtained the checks.
- Worked briefly with quickbooks.
Office Assistant
PRM Association Management
Peoria, USA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Supported staff by performing data entry and completing administrative duties.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally; took messages or transferred calls to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated maintenance requests for common areas and private spaces, including landscaping and painting, ensuring timely upkeep.
- Ordered lunch for the entire faculty every day.
- Ordered lunch for the entire faculty everyday.
- Assisted staff with data entry and administrative tasks, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Education
ARTS (A.A.) -
Los Angeles Mission College
Mission HillsHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
City of Los Angeles
ArletaSkills
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Case Management
- Legal Drafting & Document Preparation
- Electronic Filing (State & Federal Courts)
- Discovery Management
- Trial Preparation
- Calendar & Deadline Management
- Settlement Negotiation
- Medical Records & Lien Review
- Legal Research
- Filevine
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Case Tracking & Reporting (Excel)
- Attention to Detail
- Organization & Time Management
- Multitasking in High-Volume Environments
- Client Relations and Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Lemon Law Firm
09.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Bauman Law APLC
07.2022 - 08.2025
Legal Assistant
USA Express
10.2020 - 06.2022
Office Manager
RMS Construction
03.2018 - 03.2019
Office Assistant
PRM Association Management
03.2017 - 03.2018
ARTS (A.A.) -
Los Angeles Mission College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
City of Los Angeles