Case Assistant

Posted on: 2008-01-20

2120 Clement Street San Francisco, CA Apt. 16 San Francisco , CA 94121 916.384.8732 [email protected] Caroline Garcia Objective *To obtain work in the legal field where I can demonstrate my interpersonal and organizational skills while working exceptionally well with others. Education 2002-2007 San Diego State University San Diego, CA * B . A ., Political Science and Psychology. 2005 Orebro University Orebro , Sweden * San Diego State Study Abroad Exchange Program Experience 2007 to present Levin Simes Kaiser & Gornick, LLP San Francisco, CA Case Assistant * Assisted personal injury cases through the pre-trial to trial stage and maintaining close communication with the attorney and paralegal. * Researched transcript documents for economic earnings information of the client * Performed administrative tasks, prepared pleading documents, and calculated medical bills for settlement purposes. 2006 Judge Ann-Christine Massullo-Family Superior Courthouse San Francisco , CA Legal Extern * Prepare and document case files for the Judge and familiarized myself with family law legal documents. * Observe family court case trials dealing with domestic violence, divorce, and child support; focus on Judge’s orders and rulings. * Write and record court orders and provide and interpret information to parties regarding court reissuances and details of the court orders. 2005-2006 Active Living Research San Diego , CA Research Assistant *Formulate food business data base, enter location information using Microsoft Excel. * Research and examine cereal box product information and discover variables that affect children.