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Sophia Franco
Waco
Summary
Legal research, time management, and trial preparation are among her strengths.
Over 8 years of experience preparing and filing urgent pleadings for litigation as a paralegal.
Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and commitment to ensuring a smooth and consistent office and any industry environment.
Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Adaptable professional with a positive attitude.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hobby Lobby
Stocker and Cashier -Part Time
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Contributed to store cleanliness, ensuring aisles were free from clutter and hazards for shopper safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly locating items and providing product information.
- Assisted in conducting accurate physical inventory counts, resulting in improved stock management.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Translate English and Spanish speaking and writing
McCreary Veselka Bragg Allen
Legal Assistant
11.2017 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Worked on word processing and document editing.
- Filed all court documents on behalf of attorney.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Translate in both English and Spanish interviews and writing.
City of Beverly Hills, Texas
Court Administrator
01.2013 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Sorted, stamped and filed wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Processed workflows related to specific areas of court processes.
- Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
- Handled database management for specific areas of law.
- Maintained organized filing systems for easy retrieval of case files and supporting documentation.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Supported courtroom operations during trials, ensuring all parties had necessary materials and equipment for smooth proceedings.
- Processed financial transactions for fines, fees, and other court-related costs accurately and efficiently.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected.
- Trained new clerks on court procedures, elevating overall departmental knowledge and performance.
- Conducted exams and tests, graded responses and accurately determined licensing approvals and data verification.
- Translate English and Spanish speaking and writing.
Sherwin-Williams Warehouse
Warehouse Technician
04.2006 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and maintain a high level of productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, facilitating easy access to equipment and materials.
- Safely operated forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring proper handling of delicate products.
- Supported efficient loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Reduced order processing times with meticulous attention to order picking and packaging.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
Waco High SchoolWaco, TX
High School Diploma
05-2002
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Multi-Tasking
- Teamwork
- Official Notary of the Public
- Tax Law
- Legal/Court Processes
- Customer service
- Writing and editing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Advanced word processing
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Stocker and Cashier -Part Time
Hobby Lobby
11.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
McCreary Veselka Bragg Allen
11.2017 - 01.2025
Court Administrator
City of Beverly Hills, Texas
01.2013 - 09.2016
Warehouse Technician
Sherwin-Williams Warehouse
04.2006 - 05.2009
Waco High School
High School Diploma
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