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Sonya Sanders

Sonya Sanders

Paralegal
Monrovia ,CA

Work History

Litigation Secretary

Roth Staffing-McClaughtery and Associates
Monrovia, CA
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Minimized delays during discovery phase through proactive management of document requests from opposing counsel.
  • Contributed to successful mediation efforts by assisting attorneys with strategy development based on thorough review of case facts.
  • Safeguarded client confidentiality by adhering to strict guidelines in handling sensitive information throughout all stages of litigation.
  • Assisted attorneys during trials by managing exhibits, taking notes on witness testimony, and organizing relevant materials for easy access.

Paralegal

Law Office of Vincent W. Davis & Associates
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provide legal assistance to three attorneys and their clients in civil litigation matters
  • Current caseload includes employment law, personal injury, and civil rights violation cases
  • Responsible for interviewing, investigating, and writing summaries and reports
  • Administrative functions include setting up depositions, preparing pre -trial motions, and litigation work from inception to verdict
  • This includes drafting various pleadings and motions, settlement agreements, non- disclosures agreements, e-filing legal documents in state and federal courts
  • Updating and maintaining client files
  • Formatting documents, pleadings, correspondence, letters, and reports
  • Maintaining client files in programs like Clio
  • Calendaring due dates in every stage of the case.

Paralegal

Beecan Health LLC
Glendale, CA
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • 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.
  • Improved labor relations through effective communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any contractual concerns.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve disputes or clarify contractual language, minimizing liabilities.
  • Participated in audits related to contractual compliance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.

HR & Risk Analyst

City of South Pasadena
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Overall duties include handling human resources, risk, and compliance for the City
  • The risk analyst duties supported the workers’ compensation program including, claims management, loss prevention analysis, and compliance with workplace safety regulations
  • I worked with outside vendors like Alliants, and Carl Warren (TPA), prepared and issue certificates of self- insurance required from City departments by external institutions;
  • Maintained required OSHA safety programs such as the hearing conservation, Injury and Illness prevention program, emergency evacuation plans and heat Illness prevention program
  • HR duties include recruitment, benefits administration, Covid tracking, and reporting answering employee work questions, handling request for accommodations
  • 9) Colleges (7) unions (700) active employee and retirees–

Senior HR Assistant

Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2008 - 01.2021
  • Accountable for handling benefits administration for a large school district with over 5000 retirees, employees, and adjunct staff
  • Responsibilities include interpreting related policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with the several employee unions
  • PEMCA and CalPERS agencies, processing enrollments, updates, and life event changes
  • Employee Assistance Program - (EAP) Coordinator
  • Coordinate Wellness and EAP special events and lunch & learns
  • Employee orientation and training-develop and present information sessions and trainings on benefit retirement process
  • Conduct open enrollment benefit sessions and retiree health benefit workshops at local college campuses for, employees
  • Information systems-Work with IT staff to establish and update testing in SAP for new business processes such as employee processes and online applications
  • Enter and maintain information in MyCalPERS.

Sales Recruiter

RHR CONSULTING
Los Angeles
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for interacting and building relationships with Sales
  • Managers to recruit and hire qualified Sales Professionals for Cemetery and Funeral Advance
  • Planning Department
  • Staffing and Recruitment- Use direct sourcing methods such as job fairs, referral programs, job postings, and networking sources for sourcing top candidates and maintaining top sales staff and thereby increasing sales in the advance planning department.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, HR Management

California State University of Los Angeles
January 2005

Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies

LA City College
June 2014

Additional Information

  • Notary and Loan Signing Agent- commission #2373714 Exp. Sept 4, 2025 Real Estate License- DRE#02155522

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Case Management
  • Case File Preparation
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Litigation Support
  • Online Databases

Summary

HR professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, and benefits administration. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving organizational success. Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and developing effective HR strategies. Adaptable and dependable, ready to support changing organizational needs.

Timeline

Litigation Secretary

Roth Staffing-McClaughtery and Associates
04.2024 - 10.2024

Paralegal

Law Office of Vincent W. Davis & Associates
04.2023 - 03.2024

Paralegal

Beecan Health LLC
07.2022 - 10.2022

HR & Risk Analyst

City of South Pasadena
01.2021 - 02.2022

Senior HR Assistant

Los Angeles Community College District
09.2008 - 01.2021

Sales Recruiter

RHR CONSULTING
10.2007 - 06.2008

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, HR Management

California State University of Los Angeles

Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies

LA City College

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