SANDRA BAUTISTA
Los Angeles
Summary
Legal Assistant with expertise in litigation support and case management within fast-paced law firms. Proficient in conducting bilingual client interviews, drafting legal documents, and maintaining organized electronic case files to meet critical deadlines while ensuring exceptional client advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Wayani Taylor
Los Angeles
09.2025 - Current
- Organized electronic case files, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines to support efficient case management.
- Provided ongoing communication and case status updates to clients.
- Prepare and file complex immigration applications and motions.
- Conduct bilingual client interviews and intake assessments to obtain critical facts and supporting documentation.
- Gather, organize, and review evidence including police reports, criminal records, FOIA responses, and supporting documentation.
- Draft legal correspondence, affidavits, declarations, pleadings, and supporting legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Maintain electronic and physical case files while tracking deadlines and ensuring timely filings.
- Prepare organized case files, supporting documentation, exhibits, and hearing packets to assist attorneys before court appearances and hearings.
- Handled high volume of inbound and outbound telephone communications, delivering professional and compassionate customer service to enhance client experience.
- Effectively handled sensitive and confidential client matters with empathy, discretion, and professionalism in high-pressure environments.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Fernando Romo
Los Angeles
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed detained and non-detained removal defense cases from initial intake to final resolution, ensuring thorough representation throughout the process.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, declarations, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Reviewed and summarized medical and psychological evaluations supporting complex legal matters.
- Prepare and file complex immigration applications, including VAWA, U Visa, I-130, I-485, and I-601 petitions.
- Conduct bilingual client interviews and intake assessments to obtain critical facts and supporting documentation.
- Managed attorney calendars monitored court deadlines, and organized case files.
- Prepared detailed case status reports and maintained accurate electronic records, facilitating streamlined case management and communication.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries, explained legal processes, and provided regular case status updates to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
Legal Assistant
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed a high-volume caseload with the Survivors of Violence Unit involving humanitarian immigration matters relating to domestic violence.
- Summarized medical and psychological evaluations to strengthen evidence for complex cases.
- Conducted bilingual client interviews and gathered supporting evidence for legal filings.
- Drafted client declarations, pleadings, and legal correspondence.
- Drafted and reviewed comprehensive client declarations and pleadings to strengthen humanitarian relief applications.
- Conducted legal and country conditions research to ensure compliance with evolving immigration law.
- Maintained case calendars, monitored deadlines, and prioritized multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared detailed case progress reports for management while maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records.
Legal Assistant- Personal Injury Litigation
The Shahbaz Firm
Los Angeles
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed and organized medical records, police reports, employment records, and evidentiary documents to support case preparation.
- Assisted with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and litigation documents.
- Prepared trial binders and exhibits while assisting attorneys in trial and hearing preparation to ensure comprehensive case presentation.
- Coordinated depositions and independent medical examinations, facilitating communication with opposing counsel and medical providers to streamline case processes.
- Performed administrative support while ensuring efficient office operations.
- Managed a high volume of inbound and outbound telephone communications while providing professional, courteous, and compassionate customer service.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
UCLA Extension Program
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University of Los Angeles
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Filevine
- LawLogix
- Case management
- Preparing legal documents
- Customer relationship management
- Document drafting
- Court filing
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent – Speaking, Reading & Writing)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Wayani Taylor
09.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Fernando Romo
06.2025 - 09.2025
Legal Assistant
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
01.2023 - 09.2025
Legal Assistant- Personal Injury Litigation
The Shahbaz Firm
05.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal Certificate -
UCLA Extension Program
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University of Los Angeles