Trina Sonoda-Soboleski
Kapaa,HI
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
De Costa Hempey
Lihue, HI
12.2014 - 08.2024
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Education
Skills
- Multi-line switchboard
- Advanced word processing
- Criminal Law
- Client Support
- Document Editing
- Calendar Management
- Organizational Efficiency
- Legal Terminology
- Confidentiality
- Fast Learner
- Administrative Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
De Costa Hempey
12.2014 - 08.2024
Similar Profiles
Shirley Rodriguez MarinShirley Rodriguez Marin
Administrative Assistant at Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa RicaAdministrative Assistant at Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica
Celina Alejandra GutiérrezCelina Alejandra Gutiérrez
Empleada at Municipalidda de La Costa Direccion de DeportesEmpleada at Municipalidda de La Costa Direccion de Deportes
Yorlly Barboza MasisYorlly Barboza Masis
Project Manager at Compañía De Maquinas De Costa Rica, CodemaProject Manager at Compañía De Maquinas De Costa Rica, Codema
Charmaine RamosCharmaine Ramos
Deli Clerk at Papayas Natural FoodsDeli Clerk at Papayas Natural Foods
Sarah FolanSarah Folan
Dental Hygienist at Distinctive DentistryDental Hygienist at Distinctive Dentistry