YADIS LOPEZ
Windham,NH
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Northeast Legal Aid
Lawrence, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Prepared and organized legal documents for court filings and client meetings.
- Trained paralegals on best practices for legal support functions and workflows.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Paralegal
Pockell Law Office
Londonderry, NH
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Entered client data into Clio to manage records and customer relationships
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
Senior Paralegal
Dibella Law Offices
Methuen, MA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Organized and distributed incoming documents from courts, witnesses and opposing parties.
Legal Assistant
Prince Lobel Tye LLP
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped other assistants and staff in over-flow work when needed.
- Answered telephone calls from clients and other attorneys.
- Composed and revised legal documents, including letters, depositions and court documents
- Received, scanned and disbursed all incoming mail for attorneys.
Legal Assistant
Kelly & Associates
Boston, MA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, medical facilities and attorneys.
- Prepared and assisted attorney in all aspects of litigation management.
- Assisted with documents and general law firm duties at attorney's request.
- Translated documents and assisted attorney with Spanish clients.
Legal Assistant
Keches Law Group
Milton, MA
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted attorney with preparing court documents and applications for clients.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys and secretaries and was then promoted to work for one sole attorney.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, answered phone calls and made appointments for clients to meet with attorney.
- Responded to emails, edited legal documents, answered phones, docketed mail, and managed expenses
Intern
MIL MUJERES LEGAL SERVICES
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Organize files and record information in Spreadsheets.
- Translate letters and documents from Spanish to English.
- Create declarations for U-Visas, DACAs, VAWAs and DAPAs.
- Assist clients at their appointments.
Assistant Distributor
MARTIN'S POTATO BREAD SHOPPE
Boston, MA
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Managed orders and distribution of products to supermarkets and restaurants.
- Ensured product quality.
- Gained experience in customer service, skills in problem solving and organization.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH05-2021
Criminal Justice
Bridgewater State University
05-2016
J.D. -
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA04-2026
Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Needles, QuickBooks, Abacus, Filemaker, Chrome River, Clio, Leap
Languages
Bilingual in Spanish and in English.
Certification
Notary in NH & MA
Timeline
Paralegal
Northeast Legal Aid
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Pockell Law Office
08.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Paralegal
Dibella Law Offices
07.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Assistant
Prince Lobel Tye LLP
06.2018 - 10.2019
Legal Assistant
Kelly & Associates
06.2017 - 06.2018
Legal Assistant
Keches Law Group
06.2016 - 10.2016
Intern
MIL MUJERES LEGAL SERVICES
01.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Distributor
MARTIN'S POTATO BREAD SHOPPE
01.2009 - 12.2014
Paralegal Certificate -
Nashua Community College
Criminal Justice
Bridgewater State University
J.D. -
Massachusetts School of Law