Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Adept at handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal, Legal Document Assistant, Notary Public
Christina McCluskey's Paralegal Service
01.2020 - Current
Drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow operations.
Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
Organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information.
Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Prepare legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Law Library Assistant
Mendocino County Law Library
09.2017 - 04.2019
Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
Served as a reliable point of contact for patrons needing technical support with computers, printers, or other equipment.
Education
Paralegal Certification - Paralegal Studies
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA
10.2019
Skills
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Notary Public
Legal writing
Research and data collection
Attorney Support
Litigation Support
Legal Compliance
Court Filing
Exhibit preparation
Legal Analysis
Civil Law
Attention to Detail
Deadline Monitoring
LexisNexis
Pleading drafting
Accomplishments
My document preparation allowed an in pro per client to win against an unlawful detainer case pursued by a company associated with the City Attorney.
Certification
CNP - Certified Notary Public
Licensed Certified Paralegal
Licensed and Bonded Legal Document Assistant - Mendocino County
Timeline
Paralegal, Legal Document Assistant, Notary Public