Susana Valerio
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Resourceful Legal Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving to deliver impactful support in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Earl P. Zimmer, APC
Irvine, California
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing cases and proceedings.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Managed diaries and deadlines by tracking important dates and filing requirements.
- Coordinated communication between attorneys, clients, and court officials.
- Utilized legal software to create and maintain case management databases.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Legal Assistant
Mantle, Zimmer, & Eulo, LLP
Newport Beach, California
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared legal documents for filing with the appropriate Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.
- Retrieved information from court dockets or other sources as requested by attorneys or paralegals.
- Printed legal forms and scanned documents as needed.
- Typed letters, memos, and emails accurately according to the instructions provided by the attorney and staff members.
- Kept accurate records of time spent on each case by attorneys and paralegals, and entered data into the billing system.
- Organized and prioritized caseloads for attorneys.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Paralegal
Hogie & Campbell Lawyers, Inc.
Tustin, California
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, witness lists, and statements.
- Prepared court, arbitration, and Notice of Depositions.
- Synthesized data, summarized, and created chronologies of events.
- Bates stamped documents and prepared exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2019
Skills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Legal writing
- Filing procedures
- Court procedures
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Earl P. Zimmer, APC
08.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Mantle, Zimmer, & Eulo, LLP
02.2023 - 08.2024
Paralegal
Hogie & Campbell Lawyers, Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Cal State Long Beach