Irene Alcantara
Granada Hills
Summary
Managed a high-volume caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation.
Conducted client intake interviews and maintained regular communication with clients regarding case status. Drafted legal documents including demand letters, complaints, discovery, subpoenas, and settlement agreements. Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations. Maintained case files, calendared deadlines, and ensured compliance with court rules and statutes of limitation. Utilized case management software and e-filing systems to manage documents and court filings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Vaziri Law Group
Century City
03.2023 - Current
- Managed a high-volume caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation.Conducted client intake interviews and maintained regular communication with clients regarding case status. Drafted legal documents including demand letters, complaints, discovery, subpoenas, and settlement agreements.Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiations.Maintained case files, calendared deadlines, and ensured compliance with court rules and statutes of limitation.Utilized case management software and e-filing systems to manage documents and court filings.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case files and evidence.
- Managed client communications, providing updates and answering inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated discovery requests, gathering required documents from clients and third parties.
- Maintained case management system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information access.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve office efficiency.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
- Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
- Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Client communication
- Litigation support
- File organization
- Time management
- Document filing
- Trial preparation assistance
- Document preparation
- Court filing
- Pre-trial preparation
- Attorney support
- File pleadings
- Civil litigation
Timeline
Paralegal
Vaziri Law Group
03.2023 - Current