Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Public Defenders Office
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2022 - Current
Research Felony and Misdemeanor cases, Searching for any conflict, co defendants, victims or witnesses using Odyssey and Tab Fusion
Checking if client is in custody by using OMS
Assign Felony cases to the appropriate felony unit attorney's and assigning felony cases the correct class
Assign Misdemeanor cases to attorneys that are in the specific courtroom
Maintain record of open and closed cases
Assist attorneys as requested
Answer any incoming calls from clients.
Assist Spanish-speaking clients with an accurate translation.
Provided clients with Court date information and provided clients with there assigned attorneys names
Scheduled appointments for clients to meet with their attorney
Receptionist/ Assistant
Chiropractor Office
Charlotte, North Carolina
03.2020 - 04.2022
Greeted customers and visitors in a professional manner.
Answered incoming calls and routed to appropriate personnel.
Scheduled appointments for clients and ensured accuracy of information.
Maintained a neat, organized reception area.
Assisted with mail sorting and distribution.
Managed office supplies inventory and reordered when necessary.
Processed customer payments in accordance with company policy.
Prepared documents such as invoices, reports, memos, letters, and financial statements for civil injury attorneys.
Organized filing system for easy retrieval of documents.
Handled confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email promptly and courteously.
Ensured that all visitors sign-in upon entering the premises.
Translated to patients that did not speak English.
Sales Associate
Uptown Cheapskate
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2021 - 03.2021
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Central Community College
Charlotte, NC
12-2023
Skills
File Organization
Calendar Management
Client Relations
Confidentiality
Legal Research
Proofreading
Fast Learner
Microsoft Office
Writing and editing
Client Support
Client Communication
Task Prioritization
Organized
Fluent in spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Public Notary
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Public Defenders Office
04.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Uptown Cheapskate
01.2021 - 03.2021
Receptionist/ Assistant
Chiropractor Office
03.2020 - 04.2022
Public Notary
Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Central Community College
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