Stephanie Siguenza
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Barry Law Firm
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders.
- Assisted with mediation efforts leading to successful resolution of disputes without trial.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to shifting priorities or changes in project scope, contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
Supervisor/Legal Assistant
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Support 2 Senior Counsels and 4 Associates in the areas of Lemon Law & Litigation
- Draft legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings
- Develop team, reports, and maintain accuracy of all Class Actions at the firm
- Provide administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, arranging correspondence, and scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
- Proofread and translate legal documents for accuracy prior to filing or distribution
- Assist with e-filing in federal and state courts
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Maintain confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Lead Concierge
Westfield Century City
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Taught company procedures to new employees and increased progress by identifying areas to improve
- Conducted employee evaluations and documented overall progress
- Assisted managers with employee recruitment and interviews
- Developed a business-to-business program which brought the company over $500k in revenue in the first year of launch
- Set performance goals for staff members and helped teams with important deadlines
- Maintained accurate records regarding guest preferences which enabled personalized experiences upon recur
Education
Law Magnet -
Woodrow Wilson High School
06.2014
Criminal Justice -
El Camino College
06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- IManage
- PACER
- Salesforce
- UniCourt
- Legal Drafting
- Clio
- NetDocuments
- Bilingual
- Legal research
- Litigation support
Timeline
Paralegal
The Barry Law Firm
12.2023 - Current
Supervisor/Legal Assistant
Strategic Legal Practices, APC
05.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Concierge
Westfield Century City
03.2018 - 05.2021
Criminal Justice -
El Camino College
Law Magnet -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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