Valeria Bueno
Legal Professional
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented legal professional with a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and over five years of experience in litigation support, case management, and client relations. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excelling at juggling high-pressure projects while maintaining smooth workflows and keeping cases on track from start to finish. Fluent in both English and Spanish, possesses hands-on experience in pre-litigation and litigation processes, document preparation, and client intake. Currently expanding expertise with an Associate degree in Business Administration and preparing for a master's program. Excited to bring diverse skills to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Executive Assistant
Naomi Zinns
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated calendar events and travel arrangements, proactively anticipating needs to ensure seamless daily operations
- Built and maintained strong industry relationships by negotiating with PR agencies and brand representatives to secure exclusive designer pieces
- Spearheaded social media marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and driving audience engagement
- Processed client invoices, tracked finances, and maintained accurate record-keeping for financial management
- Developed PowerPoint presentations for model styling, aligning visual concepts with creative direction
- Oversaw wardrobe pulls, client fittings, and styling logistics for music videos, editorial shoots, commercials, and brand collaborations
Production Lead Management
Capital Source
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised a team of 15+ production staff, optimizing workflow efficiency and project execution
- Designed and implemented a database system to track company earnings, productivity, and key performance metrics
- Generated executive-level reports and strategic insights, guiding leadership on operational improvements
- Assisted with hands-on production operations, ensuring high performance standards
Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Carpenter & Zuckerman
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted in trial preparation, assembling exhibits, trial binders, and comprehensive case reports to support attorneys in litigation
- Scheduled and managed attorneys' calendars, coordinating appearances, depositions, mediations, deadlines, and trial dates while arranging court calls for seamless legal proceedings
- Drafted, prepared, and filed pleadings, discovery documents, notices, letters, and subpoenas, ensuring proper service and compliance with legal procedures
- Coordinated depositions and legal proceedings, liaising with court reporters, interpreters, videographers, expert witnesses, and outside law firms to ensure smooth execution
- Organized and maintained case files with precision, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and easy accessibility for attorneys and legal teams
- Conducted in-depth legal research using LexisNexis and Litify, supporting case development, strategy formation, and trial preparation
- Provided bilingual legal support, translating documents and assisting Spanish-speaking clients with deposition preparation and case navigation
Case Manager Assistant
The Ledger Law Firm
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Successfully negotiated lien reductions, decreasing client medical expenses by an average of 30%, ensuring higher settlement outcomes
- Handled insurance claims and settlement negotiations, ensuring maximum compensation for clients
- Established and managed the firm's first medical records department, implementing an efficient digital and in-office filing system while training new hires
- Played a key role in streamlining internal processes, improving the efficiency of case tracking and document management
- Facilitated communication, ensuring timely follow-ups with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, and attorneys
Education
B.A. - Criminology
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CAAssociate of Arts - Law Public Policy & Society
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CAAssociate in Science - Business Administration
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
Legal Expertise: Case Management, Lien Negotiation, Legal Research (LexisNexis, Litify, WestLaw) Court Documentation, Trial Preparations, Client Intake, and Settlement Coordination
Soft Skills: Effective Communication, Client Relations & Retention, High-pressure problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and cross-functional team collaboration
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Database Management, Spreadsheet Development, and File Organization
Business and Marketing: Social Media Marketing, Business Operations, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Legal Expertise: Case Management, Lien Negotiation, Legal Research (LexisNexis, Litify, WestLaw) Court Documentation, Trial Preparations, Client Intake, and Settlement Coordination
Administrative support
Executive support
Office management
Information confidentiality
Passionate about community service, including volunteer work in legal aid and nonprofit organizations
Internships
Sweet James Corporation | Executive Litigation Legal Assistant Intern Newport Beach, CA | Dec 2022- Jan 2023
· Reviewed and managed case files using cloud-based legal software, ensuring compliance and accuracy for litigation teams.
· Drafted claims, coordinated medical treatment, and prepared legal correspondence, strengthening case management efficiency.
· Led client intake interviews and transcribed statements, streamlining case preparation and attorney workflow.
· Provided direct litigation support by assisting in court filings, research, and scheduling, enhancing legal team productivity.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Trained and supervised 20 production staff over 1 year time period.
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 7 employees.
- Increased overall productivity and quality by 40% by implementing training programs designed to increase performance levels.
- Supported 3+ high profile personal injury attorneys.
- Managed more than 75 client cases per week.
- Maintained more than 30 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 70 files per day.
- Prepared and distributed payroll for staff of 4 direct reports.
Certification
Crime Scene Investigation Certification, Cal Poly Pomona
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Naomi Zinns
01.2024 - Current
Production Lead Management
Capital Source
01.2023 - 01.2024
Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Carpenter & Zuckerman
11.2019 - 12.2022
Case Manager Assistant
The Ledger Law Firm
11.2017 - 11.2019
B.A. - Criminology
Cal Poly Pomona
Associate of Arts - Law Public Policy & Society
Irvine Valley College
Associate in Science - Business Administration
Orange Coast College