Diana Hernandez
Tustin
Summary
Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Thomas Kerns McKnight LLP
Santa Ana
01.2018 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for clients and court submissions.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate legal records for efficient retrieval.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys with case preparations.
- Managed billing processes and tracked client payments for services rendered.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and document requirements.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
Education
Santiago High School
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case file management
- Billing administration
- Court filing
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Court reporting
- Negotiation
- Fast learner
- Document preparation
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Thomas Kerns McKnight LLP
01.2018 - Current
Santiago High School