A Proficient and Reliable Paralegal
Posted on: 2016-05-26
Damaris Ramirez?/ [email protected] / (626) 4944132 _____________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: _____________________________________________________________________________________
A proficient and reliable bilingual (EnglishSpanish) individual who has the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment. Thorough and detailoriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. Certified in Lexis and Westlaw, and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the typing speed of 65 words per minute. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently, or with others in a team. Ethics oriented working style? known for exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
EDUCATION:
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University of La Verne La Verne, California Graduation Date 2017
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, California Graduated 2014
Associate of Science Paralegal Studies/ Legal Assistant
ABA approved Paralegal Program Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) National Honor Society President’s List
JOB EXPERIENCE:
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Ronsin Litigation Support Services Walnut, California 2015-Present
Customer Service Representative
? Manage a highvolume workload including phone calls, emails, and letters to clients, insurance adjusters, and custodian of records.
? Proficiently and professionally respond to clients and custodian of records regarding questions pertaining to records that have been requested.
? Organize and maintain a filing system of confidential information.
Law Offices of Frederick James Nameth Glendale, California 2015
Legal Assistant
? Provide support to the Attorney through all phases of a case.
? Meet with Spanish speaking clients to gather all information necessary to open a case and facilitated communication as an English/Spanish interpreter between clients and the Attorney.
? Communicate and correspond with clients about case status and preparation.
? Ability to prioritize, organize and manage workload. ? Ability to exercise good judgment and meet deadlines.
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Pomona, California 2014-2015
Paralegal Intern
? Effectively interact and communicate with four Deputy District Attorneys.
? Create PowerPoint presentations to enhance an Attorney’s case when presenting evidence at trial.
? Listen, review, and translate jail and prison calls? witness and defendant interviews, for investigative and evidentiary value.
? Analyze law enforcement reports, and take detailed notes of any information obtained that may be useful for the prosecution.
OTHER EXPERIENCE: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Kaleidoscope Project Covina, California 2014?-2015
Volunteer: Assist local atrisk children through school based enrichment, tutoring and mentoring programs.