Senior litigation paralegal with multiple years of experience utilizing analytical research in fast-paced, document intensive law firms in the following areas of law: Criminal defense, appeals, writs and trials, mortgage fraud, family law, probate law, personal injury law, real estate law, trademark law, business law, commercial law, worker’s compensation law, health quality enforcement, labor/employment law, social security/disability law, consumer protection law, etc.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
GDH LAW, LLC
04.2021 - 07.2025
Paralegal/Senior Legal Asst.
CA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFC
04.2008 - 02.2021
Paralegal/Senior Legal Asst.
CAMPAGNE & LERNER, LLP
12.2003 - 03.2008
Legal Assistant
TOMASSIAN, PIMENTEL & SHAPAZIAN
08.2002 - 12.2003
Legal Assistant
KAHN, SOARES & CONWAY, LLP
10.1998 - 07.2002
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Fresno City College
01.2018
Legal Research/Writing - undefined
College of the Sequoias
01.2007
Legal/Bus. Administration - undefined
Heald Business College
01.1994
Skills
Legal Research and Writing
Ensuring Statutory Compliance
Drafting Complicated Motions
Analyzing Cases for Viability
Data/Information Analytics
Internet Records Searches
Ability to learn and analyze newly presented issues and information to promote case handling for accurate results
Expedited case resolution by developing comprehensive legal research
Accurately type over 85+ wpm. Prominent for attending client meetings and typing out rough drafts of conversations in real time that produce accurate informational conversation reporting.
Ability to learn and analyze newly presented issues and information to promote case handling with accurate results.
Exceptional at utilizing accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling skills and legal terminology in the preparation of correspondence, memoranda, reports and legal documents such as summonses, complaints, petitions, briefs, motions, responses, deposition notices, subpoenas, administrative documents, etc. under the direct supervision of multiple attorneys.
Highly proficient in the use of Clio Management, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Westlaw, Lexis, FindLaw, etc. Ability to learn new software quickly and efficiently.
Ability to amicably resolve client challenges and communicate case information to clients as directed.
Extensive experience answering multi-line telephone system with voice mail and other capabilities.
Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the proper handling of confidential case information throughout the process of opening, organizing, maintaining and closing paper and electronic files.
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