Vanessa Arranaga
Milpitas,California
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under Partner supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Lockhart Park, LLP
Santa Clara, CA
05.2012 - Current
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Gathered personnel records from other departments or employees.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
San Jose, CA06.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Office Management
- Administrative Assistance
Certification
Intuit Academy Bookkeeping by Intuit on Coursera. Certificate earned at November 17, 2023
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Lockhart Park, LLP
05.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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