ERIC RIVERO
San Ysidro
Summary
Trusted Legal Assistant offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Pokala Law APC
San Diego
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and motions.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Assisted in trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders and assembling jury instructions.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
Legal Secretary
Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire
San Diego
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Preparation of legal documents and filings
- Processed electronic or physical filings with State and Federal Courts
- Revised and maintained master calendar
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences
- Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review
- Opened new client files and new matters
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints
- Scan all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
Legal Assistant
The Cruz Law Office, APC
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with clients and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of clients
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing
- Report with management weekly and deliver status on client's application forms, document gathering and future meetings
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties
- Organized calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes
- Extent knowledge of forms I-589, 42B/A, I-765, I-751, I-90.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California College of San Diego
03.2016
Skills
- Problem Solver / Conflict Resolution
- Team Player
- Positive Attitude
- Strong in 1on1 and group meeting scenarios
- Quick Learner
- Relationship building skills
- Good listener
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Document Management
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Legal Correspondence
- Work independently
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Information Confidentiality
- Calendar Management
- Civil Law
- Legal Compliance
Languages
Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Pokala Law APC
06.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Secretary
Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire
09.2022 - 06.2023
Legal Assistant
The Cruz Law Office, APC
04.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California College of San Diego
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