Tiffany Vargas

Work History

California Secretary Of State

11.2015 - Current

Dambacher, Trujillo & Russell, APLC

06.2015 - Current

Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Managed billable hour tracking, client invoicing and schedules for four-attorney office.
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.

County Of Tuolumne

01.2014 - 11.2014

Listened to clients attentively, asked probing questions and identified and addressed actual benefits needs.
Advised and educated pre-Medicare eligible recipients on options, conducted needs analysis and assisted clients in selecting suitable plans.
Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
Managed processing of financial assistance and food stamp benefits applications.
Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
Inputted all gathered information and researched data on applicants into computer system.
Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as result of continuously reviewing different programs and options.
Selected qualified applicants to refer to employers for possible job placement purposes.

Country Store

06.2010 - 07.2013

Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Developed and maintained libraries and literature subscriptions.
Recommended nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Law Office Of Jeffrey Little

09.2006 - 10.2009

Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.