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Yvette Lopez

San Diego,California

Summary

Hardworking paralegal/office manager with over 16 years in legal office administration. Offers exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Organized with noted experience, prioritizes projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Schaeffer Cota Rosen, LLC
01.2024 - Current
  • Records Management: Handled subpoena requests and organized records for case preparation, ensuring accuracy.
  • Trial Support: Assisted in trial preparation activities, including the preparation of exhibits, pleadings, and expert witness declarations.
  • Document Preparation: Prepared deposition, medical, and discovery summaries, streamlining case documentation for efficient review.
  • Maintained ongoing and incoming communication with opposing parties and experts.
  • Maintain billable hour tracking

Office Manager

Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC
12.2018 - 09.2023
  • Accounts Payable and Receivables: Maintained and managed the firm's financial transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable and receivable.
  • Payroll: Administered payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and accuracy in salary disbursements.
  • Process Billing: Handled the firm's billing processes, including invoicing clients and tracking payments.
  • Client Relations: Addressed and resolved client complaints and concerns, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Financial Management: Collected retainers and drafted fee agreements, managed all banking transactions including deposits and wire transfers, and assisted the CPA with bank reconciliations.
  • Tax Administration: Responsible for paying property taxes and managing related documentation.
  • Team Management: Supervised a team of 7 attorneys and 11 support staff, addressing any staff concerns, overseeing IT issues, and setting up workstations for new employees.
  • Office Procedures: Implemented and maintained office procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Litigation Support: Provided litigation support as a paralegal, assisting attorneys with case management and preparation.
  • (Additional list of current job duties available upon request)

Pre Litigation Paralegal

Law Office Of Michael Justice
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Served as a liaison between clients, attorneys, insurance companies, and other parties involved in personal injury cases – enhancing overall efficiency within the practice.
  • Reduced claim processing time by effectively managing a caseload of personal injury claims.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to provide empathetic support during their recovery journey.
  • Drafted persuasive demand letters on behalf of clients seeking compensation from insurance companies or other responsible parties following personal injury incidents.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all clients throughout the entire duration of their case – from initial contact through resolution – resulting in a high level of client satisfaction.

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Dierdre Frank
05.2011 - 02.2015
  • Served as a liaison between clients, attorneys, insurance companies, and other parties involved in personal injury cases – enhancing overall efficiency within the practice.
  • Reduced claim processing time by effectively managing a caseload of personal injury claims.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to provide empathetic support during their recovery journey.
  • Drafted persuasive demand letters on behalf of clients seeking compensation from insurance companies or other responsible parties following personal injury incidents.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.


Litigation Legal Assistant

Quirk Law Firm, LLP
11.2008 - 12.2010
  • Settlement Administration: Prepared settlement disbursements and demands, negotiating liens to facilitate resolution.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Calendar Management: Managed case calendars, including scheduling and tracking important deadlines and appointments.
  • Medical Records Management: Collected and organized medical records and billing information essential for case assessment and presentation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School
Fillmore, CA

Paralegal Studies -

Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura, United States

Skills

  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Clio, Quickbooks
  • Conflict Management
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Hardworking and dedicated
  • Team building
  • Calendar management
  • Litigation support
  • Settlement Administration

Timeline

Paralegal

Schaeffer Cota Rosen, LLC
01.2024 - Current

Office Manager

Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC
12.2018 - 09.2023

Pre Litigation Paralegal

Law Office Of Michael Justice
02.2015 - 12.2018

Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Dierdre Frank
05.2011 - 02.2015

Litigation Legal Assistant

Quirk Law Firm, LLP
11.2008 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School

Paralegal Studies -

Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura, United States

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