Legal Asst.

Posted on: 2010-05-21

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14620 S. Berendo Ave. # 2 (310) 400-7973 hm  (424) 223-0212 cell

Gardena, Ca 90247                        [email protected]

ZARGINA WASHINGTON      

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a firm utilizing my training, education, experience and skills for overall benefit of the company.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

     ·      Ability to interface and interact with cultural diversity, age, gender and all levels of    personnel

     ·      Maintains professional demeanor in all situations

     ·      Trustworthy, honest, personable, team oriented with good work ethics

     ·      Capable of maintaining records, files and documents accurately and confidentially

     ·      Ability to provide outstanding customer service and handle adverse situations with tact

 

EDUCATION

                                                                                                                                                           

    2006           InterCoast Colleges                                                                       Carson, CA

Paralegal Specialist

    Course Studies:

             Civil Procedures and Litigation                  Legal Research and Writing

             Wills and Trusts                                            Family, Tort, Criminal Law

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

09/18/07 – 02/24/10   Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office    Compton, CA

 Legal Assistant

 

     ·    Assist ten (10) attorneys (public defenders) with closing of files, investigation requests

     ·      Transcribing and preparation of legal documents

 Create files for early disposition cases, prepare investigation request for future discovery

     ·      Send subpoenas through county MAPAS as well as Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

     ·      Maintain case management through county DMS and Sessions programs pertaining to court events, charges and final outcome of case

     ·      Maintain file management in PDARTS system (paperless system)

     ·      Filing alphabetically and numerically

     ·      Perform general office duties, heavy typing, data entry, excellent customer service at front desk

     ·      Relieve receptionist when assigned

     ·      Using WordPerfect and Macros

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/1997 -11/2006                        Mykotronx, Inc.                                        Torrance, CA

 

Receptionist / Executive Secretary

 

     ·      Handled switchboard, 20 line system, heavy incoming calls

     ·      Provided excellent customer service, greeted visitors and provided verbal instructions      concerning facility security.

     ·      Coordinated meeting schedules and maintained conference book for entire company.

     ·      Performed general office duties, filed, typed, and prepared documents for mailing.

     ·      Deltec, supported the finance department; updated charts of accounts.

     ·      Processed customer and office supply orders; maintained office inventory.

     ·      Trained new employees and co-workers on various office procedures

 

02/1997 -12/1997                     Apple One                                                   Torrance, CA

Receptionist / General Office

 

     ·      Heavy phone work, up to 20 line system

     ·      General office duties, filed, typed, mailed and entered data

     ·      Calculated time cards for payroll     

 

01/1988 – 02/1997               Acme Answering Service                                Compton, CA

Receptionist / General Office

 

     ·      Switchboard training instructor on Eve System

     ·      Performed general office duties and provided excellent customer service.                

 

 

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