Yesenia Sumale - Professional Paralegal
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional legal support specialist with history of ensuring efficient and effective operations in legal settings. Proven ability to manage documentation, schedule coordination, and client communication. Strong team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in legal research, drafting correspondence, and maintaining confidentiality. Reliable and organized with commitment to supporting legal teams in delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Attorney General's Office
10.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple attorneys, ensuring efficient time management.
- Prepared legal documents, including briefs and pleadings, adhering to strict deadlines and formatting requirements.
- Maintained case files and records, ensuring timely access to information for attorneys and clients.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and other essential materials.
Paralegal
Johnson Mark, LLC
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy.
- Managed case files and organized documentation for efficient retrieval and review.
- Coordinated communications between clients, attorneys, and external parties to facilitate case progress.
Attendant
Colado’s Cafe
04.2022 - 09.2023
- I assist customers with their orders and ensure them a great experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently, managing transactions accurately during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food delivery and reduce wait times.
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
Paralegal Intern
Becker Zarling and Smith Law
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing case files and summarizing evidence for review.
- Reviewed discovery materials for relevance and organized findings for attorney analysis.
- Contributed to team efforts in enhancing office procedures for improved workflow efficiency.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
High School Diploma -
Pathways In Education
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Self-Starter
- Calendar management
- File organization
- Document management
- Document preparation
- Drafting legal documents
- Administrative support
- Case management
- File pleadings
PROGRAM FAMILIARITY
- Clio
- Lexis
- WestLaw
- Microsoft 365
- E-File
- Legal Files
- My Case
LANGUAGES
Spanish (read and write)
English (read and write)
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Attorney General's Office
10.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Johnson Mark, LLC
10.2023 - 08.2024
Paralegal Intern
Becker Zarling and Smith Law
06.2023 - 07.2023
Attendant
Colado’s Cafe
04.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
High School Diploma -
Pathways In Education