Sandy Gharu

•Managed multi-departmental case files, organized documents (digital and hard copy), maintained file integrity and version control.

• Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, memos, correspondence, declarations, and orders.

• Conducted legal research: statutes, case law, regulatory materials, county and state codes. Prepared research summaries and provided attorneys with relevant legal authorities.

• Coordinated scheduling for hearings, depositions, court appearances, and interviews; communicated with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, court clerks.

• Filed documents with courts and relevant government agencies; ensured proper formatting, signatures, service, and timely submission.

• Assisted in trial preparation: assembling exhibits, witness binders, preparing binders or notebooks, organizing trial logistics.

• Maintained calendars with litigation deadlines, hearing dates, statute-of-limitations alerts, and other critical milestones to ensure nothing was missed.

• Reviewed incoming documentation and correspondence; flagged legal/ procedural issues; helped with intake and evaluation of new cases.

• Worked closely with attorneys across departments (e.g. Civil, Family, Probate, Criminal, etc.) adapting to differing workflows, guidelines, and subject matter.

• Communicated with internal county staff and external agencies; collected information for cases; managed document requests and discovery.

• Ensured confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical requirements.

• Drafted legal documents, including briefs and motions, ensuring adherence to court regulations.
• Conducted legal research to support case strategies and provide accurate counsel.
• Collaborated with senior attorneys on case preparation, improving workflow efficiency.
• Reviewed case files for accuracy and completeness, minimizing potential errors in litigation.
• Attended court hearings to observe proceedings and gain insights into courtroom dynamics.
• Prepared and filed legal documents with appropriate courts and agencies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Applied strategic problem-solving under pressure to maintain business continuity during peak operations.

• Utilized technology systems (POS, scheduling software, Excel) for reporting and operational efficiency.

• Oversaw daily operations, including inventory management, vendor coordination, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Managed financial duties such as cash handling, budgeting, and tracking KPIs (labor cost, waste reduction, sales targets).

• Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of 45 employees to maintain performance standards.

• Conducted hiring, onboarding, and scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and efficiency.

• Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
• Handled incoming calls with professionalism, addressing inquiries and directing to appropriate personnel.
• Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee contact information, timesheets, and project updates in company database for easy access by team members.
• Prepared conference rooms for meetings, including setting up audiovisual equipment and arranging refreshments as needed.