Dedicated Paralegal and Master s in Business Entertainment Candidate eager to contribute talents toward supporting a dynamic organization in achieving goals and objectives.

 

 

         Highly skilled in performing broad-scope legal research, interpreting and drafting complex legal documents, supporting litigation activities, and handling firm s administrative functions.  

         Reputation for solid problem solving abilities and innovative thinking skills.

         Appreciated for unparalleled integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

         Excel in logically and effectively analyzing statutes, case law and factual data.

         Well-versed in a wide variety of legal codes, court procedures, and precedents.

         Display a collaborative work approach, adaptability, initiative and project management abilities.

         Proven ability to process a high volume of work without sacrificing quality, and continuously seek out new approaches to streamline and expedite complex administrative processes.

         Flexible and able to relocate.

 

 

Volunteer Legal Service Corporation (VSLC), 2010 to Present

Paralegal

         Provide pro bono legal assistance to low-income population in Alameda County on behalf of non-profit organization.

         Attend Family Court, accurately prepare courtroom minutes, and complete extensive and wide range of forms pertaining to child support, custody and visitation, and paternity.

 

Law offices of Bianca R. Ennix, Oakland, CA, 2008 to 2009

Legal Assistant

         Proficiently performed legal support functions encompassing client correspondence, demand letters, demand packages, preparation of pleadings, and communication with insurance companies, adjuster, doctors, and opposing counsel.

         Closely reviewed documents such as medical records, contributed to litigation and trial preparation, and assisted in negotiating demand settlements and responding to discovery.

         Performed full spectrum of administrative functions including maintaining calendar of active cases and hearing dates, scheduling appointments, and participating in intake interviews.

 

Heather M.D. Green Family Law, Pleasanton, CA, 2008

Paralegal

         Supported solo Attorney by expeditiously preparing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings and subpoenas.

         Composed correspondence, received visitors and callers, maintained calendar, processed client billing, and demonstrated excellence in case/file management.

         Provided critical trial support while seamlessly communicating with client, other counsel, and court personnel.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Oakland City Attorney's Office, Oakland, CA, 2006 to 2008

Case Assistant / Paralegal Intern

         Applied sharp organizational skills toward conducting legal research, collaboratively maintaining calendar of assigned cases, and facilitating cooperative efforts among departmental personnel, court systems, law enforcement personnel and other governmental agencies.

         Actively contributed to preparing motions, answers, interrogatories, and pleadings.

         Drafted client correspondence and assisted with preparing trial notebooks and exhibit listings.

 

Alameda County Law Library, Oakland and Hayward, CA, 2006 to 2007

Technical Services General Assistant (work study)

         Displayed strong multi-tasking capabilities in answering incoming calls, performing data entry, administering written correspondence, and maintaining legal library.

         Responded to legal and general inquiries and researched case law citations as requested.

         Diligently updated legal files to expedite access to required information.

 

                   

 

Prior background includes role as Customer Service Representative,

Adecco Staffing, Pleasanton, CA, 2003 to 2005.

 

 

Bachelor Of Arts In Law C ABA

Saint Mary's College Of California, Moraga, CA, 2009

 

Paralegal Certificate C ABA

Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, CA, 2006

 

Associate in Applied Science, Business Software Application

Heald College, Hayward, CA, 2004