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Erika Lopez

Pomona

Summary

Detail-oriented Paralegal with over 2.5 years of experience in family law. Expertise in case management, including legal research, document drafting, and client communication. Demonstrated success in enhancing office operations and expediting case resolutions. Strong organizational and analytical skills contribute to effective case outcomes and client advocacy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Gutierrez Law Firm
Pomona
09.2022 - Current
  • I mainly work on family law cases. My responsibilities include meeting with clients, speaking with opposing counsel, drafting declarations and motions, conducting legal research, filing necessary paperwork, and maintaining an up-to-date calendar.
  • Additionally, I organize physical case files for the attorney to ensure they are court-ready and train new hires to integrate smoothly into our workflow.

Crew Member

The Sensory Spot
Pomona
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted behavior interventionists and supervisors in implementing applied behavior plans tailored to the child.
  • Analysis therapy and Social Skills Training for clients with clinical diagnoses.
  • Creating activity stimuli (copying forms, creating sensory bags, laminating) that fit each client's needs.

Student Teaching Assistant

Isla Vista Elementary School
Santa Barbara
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Supported primary after school instructors in conducting lessons.
  • Under the guidance of the primary teacher, prepared and gave brief lessons on specific subjects, primarily math and reading comprehension.
  • Provided support and oversight in the classroom and during the recreational time sessions.
  • Provided 1:1 support for students needing assistance on specific assignments/projects.

Student Worker

Ortega Dining Commons
Santa Barbara
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Make regular rounds to ensure that each food department is running effectively.
  • Communicated with staff members regarding scheduling shifts/ resolving individual meal plan changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California
Santa Barbara
01.2021

Skills

  • Seal by literacy
  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Essential forms management
  • Presentation skills
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Case management
  • Training new hires
  • Legal writing

Affiliations

  • Alpha Phi Omega, Member
  • Ran and served as pledging class secretary; among my duties were meeting minutes later used to evaluate the pledging class candidate's progress.
  • Completed 32+ hours of community service each quarter.
  • Created and organized events with other service-affiliated groups on campus.

References

  • Susana Ledesma Rojas, Paralegal, (909) 374-6077
  • Hailey Vasquez, Paralegal, (626) 228-9473

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Gutierrez Law Firm
09.2022 - Current

Crew Member

The Sensory Spot
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Teaching Assistant

Isla Vista Elementary School
03.2020 - 09.2020

Student Worker

Ortega Dining Commons
01.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California

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