Carlos Contreras
San Diego
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Workers' Compensation law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to learn. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Scott O'Mara
08.2008 - Current
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Entertainment Specialist
Target
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, contributing to an inviting shopping environment.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Provided training for new hires, improving their competency in sales techniques and store policies.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that attracted customers'' attention.
- Supported loss prevention initiatives by monitoring potential shoplifting activity and reporting suspicious behavior to management.
Warehouse Worker
Esco Warehouse
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects on schedule.
Education
Computer Science And Programming
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CAHigh School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA06.2003
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Exhibit Preparation
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Attorney Support
- Proficient in MS Office
- Records Management
- Litigation Support
- File and Records Management
- Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Scott O'Mara
08.2008 - Current
Entertainment Specialist
Target
07.2004 - 06.2008
Warehouse Worker
Esco Warehouse
08.2002 - 08.2004
Computer Science And Programming
Cuyamaca College
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
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