Salina Ruiz
Senior Paralegal
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
CERTIFIED PARALEGAL Proficient Litigation Paralegal with expertise in trial preparation and civil litigation covering multi-areas of law . Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties. Prepared to bring 10 years of experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
LITIGATION PARALEGAL | RALLO|TRAVIESO
Santa Ana, CA
01.2021 - Current
- PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, DETAIL ORIENTED SUPPORT TO THE PARTNER AND CLIENTS WITH QUALITY LEADERSHIP AND CASE MANAGEMENT SKILLS WITHIN A DYNAMIC AND HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT IN A MULTI PRACTICE FIRM.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for multi practice cases.
- Drafted Motions and prepare necessary court documents and Pleadings including Complaints, Answers, Mediation Briefs, Propound and respond to Discovery.
- Prepare attorneys for depositions, mediations and trial.
- Assist Partner with determining case issues and possible relief.
- Gathered and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
- Developed and maintained a office policy, organization system, and procedures for each type of case
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
CIVIL, Downtown LA Law Group
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide professional, detail oriented support to attorneys and clients with quality leadership and case management skills within a dynamic and high-pressure environment
- Maintain attorney calendar(s), including but not limited to, scheduling mediations, depositions, court hearings, appointments, and telephone conferences
- Draft and file all forms of pleadings in State and Federal Courts
- File and Serve individuals and corporations assist in trial preparation, maintain file organization, draft correspondence, handle settlement distributions, and conduct extensive legal research
- Heavy Caseload 200+ Case management
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
CIVIL, Mastagni Holstedt
Sacramento, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide professional, detail oriented support to attorneys and clients with quality leadership and case management skills within a dynamic and high-pressure environment
- Maintain attorney calendar(s), including but not limited to, scheduling mediations, depositions, court hearings, appointments, and telephone conferences
- Draft and file all forms of pleadings in State and Federal Courts
- Conduct personal injury intakes, assist in trial preparation, maintain file organization, draft correspondence, handle settlement distributions, and conduct extensive legal research
- Implemented new proofreading software for office staff and helped streamline the firm's internal discovery process.
FAMILY LAW/ CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL | Christian Schank & Associates
Sacramento, CA
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided professional, detail oriented support to attorneys and clients with quality leadership and case management skills within a dynamic and high pressure environment
- Maintained attorney calendar(s), including but not limited to, scheduling mediations, depositions, court hearings, appointments, and telephone conferences
- Draft and file all forms of pleadings in State and Federal Courts
- Case Evaluations, Document Preparation: Assisted attorneys in the timely drafting and filing of legal documents and correspondence supporting case preparation for court appearances, hearings, depositions, trials and meetings
- Tracked and recorded time records, prepared financial disclosures, maintained file organization, and draft correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California Davis
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
University of California Davis
Certificate of Mastery in Lexis and Westlaw - undefined
Skills
Personal Injury
Family Law
Exceptional writer
Litigation support
Document preparation
Legal Research
Civil law
Motions preparation
Document organization
Proficient in MS Office
Affiliations
Orange County Paralegal Association
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
LITIGATION PARALEGAL | RALLO|TRAVIESO
01.2021 - Current
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
CIVIL, Downtown LA Law Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
CIVIL, Mastagni Holstedt
01.2016 - 01.2018
FAMILY LAW/ CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL | Christian Schank & Associates
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California Davis
Paralegal Certificate - undefined
University of California Davis