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Toni Apodaca

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Doerksen Taylor Trial Lawyers
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Legal Secretary

Doerksen Taylor Trial Lawyer
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
  • Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
  • Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
  • Researched and booked reasonably-priced and comfortable airfare, hotels and ground transportation for senior leadership.
  • Worked with outside vendors to coordinate purchasing of supplies and maintenance of office complex.

Banquet Server

Tornino's Banquets
04.2016 - 07.2019
  • Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
  • Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2025

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2022

Skills

  • Case File Preparation
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Legal Research
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Drafting Correspondence and Motions
  • Team Oriented
  • File and Records Management, online database
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Court Document Filing
  • File Pleadings
  • Exhibit Organization
  • Corporate Law

Timeline

Paralegal

Doerksen Taylor Trial Lawyers
05.2022 - Current

Legal Secretary

Doerksen Taylor Trial Lawyer
07.2019 - 05.2022

Banquet Server

Tornino's Banquets
04.2016 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Fresno City College

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