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Zenia Gonzalez

Brawley,CA

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 10 years of experience in criminal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in criminal law.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Office Assistant

County of Imperial
05.2017 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth court appearances by preparing necessary documentation in advance.
  • Liaised with courthouse personnel to obtain crucial information regarding upcoming hearings or trials.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information, protecting both clients and the firm.
  • Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively based on urgency.
  • Organized office files using a digital filing system that improved efficiency in retrieving key information during cases or hearings.

Legal Secretary

Law Office of Plourd and Breeze
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA

Skills

File Organization

Legal Drafting

Fast Learner

Task Prioritization

Organizational Efficiency

Exceptional telephone etiquette

Legal Terminology

Problem-Solving

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Legal Office Assistant

County of Imperial
05.2017 - Current

Legal Secretary

Law Office of Plourd and Breeze
01.2015 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Brawley Union High School
Zenia Gonzalez