Teresa Lango Adams
Hollister,CA
Summary
Proven expertise in legal analysis and technology proficiency, honed at Senior Legal Services, distinguishes my career. I excel in legal document preparation and mentoring, achieving positive outcomes through ethical representation and streamlining procedures for efficiency. My approach ensures compliance and enhances client satisfaction, contributing to a notable reduction in attorney workload.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advocate, Paralegal
Senior Legal Services
09.2022 - Current
- Developed a reputation for excellence within the legal community through consistent professionalism, ethical representation, and positive outcomes achieved on behalf of clients.
- Organized workshops aimed at empowering individuals with knowledge regarding their rights under various areas of law that our senior clients needed.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, client needs, and complexities involved in each case.
- Maintained meticulous records of all case-related documents, facilitating easy retrieval and review when needed.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, enabling prompt response to client inquiries and case management.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Customer Service Representative
Monarch Knitting
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Project Engineer
Vanir Construction Management
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
Legal Secretary
Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History With A Minor in English
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2009
Skills
Courtroom Etiquette
Legal Analysis, Research and Writing
Legal Compliance
Legal Counseling
Case interpretation
Legal Document Preparation
Document filing
Microsoft Office and Docusign
Court Procedures
Mentoring and Coaching
Technology proficiency
Timeline
Legal Advocate, Paralegal
Senior Legal Services
09.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Monarch Knitting
09.2020 - 03.2023
Project Engineer
Vanir Construction Management
09.2017 - 12.2019
Legal Secretary
Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna
04.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
De Anza College
Bachelor of Arts - History With A Minor in English
UC Santa Cruz
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