Mariah Marquez
Bakersfield
Summary
An enthusiastic and hardworking, motivated person seeking a career position in a growing and progressive company, which I would utilize my skills and experience. Experienced and highly organized Legal Secretary with over four years of hands-on experience at a family law firm. Demonstrated expertise in directly assisting clients throughout the legal process, including drafting and filing legal documents, managing case files. Adept at handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality while fostering positive client relationships. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, ensuring all deadlines are met while delivering quality service. Exception skills in adapting in fast-paced and complex environments.
With strong background in managing legal documentation and client correspondence. Proven ability to assist attorneys with case preparation and maintain organized legal records. Demonstrated proficiency in legal filing delivering high-quality administrative support in legal setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Michael R. Kilpatrick
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered all clients calls and assisted them in anything needed
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for attorneys, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
Bakersfield Property Management
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Greet all clients
- Answer incoming office calls as well as outgoing calls to property renters/vendors/potential clients
- Schedule home showings to potential renters
- Filing
Palmer Villa
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Promptly respond to customer inquiries in person, telephone, email, and mail
- Managed phone calls on a multi-line phone system
- Assisted in leasing out available properties in a timely manner
- Greeted all clients
- Accepted and handled any questions and/or concerns to ensure satisfactory of our tenants
Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01.2016
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield, CA01.2013
Skills
- General Office Skills
- Computer Applications
- Front Office Operations
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Office Support
- Multi-tasking
- Professional Demeanor
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Court filing
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Document formatting
- Calendar management
- Phone etiquette
- Case management
- Typing speed
Languagecompetencies
native language, fluent (speaking, reading, and writing)
References
- Carmen Rodriguez, Office Manager at MRK & Associates , 661 301-1251
- Lisa Beatty , Family Law Attorney, 661 549-4985
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Michael R. Kilpatrick
05.2021 - Current
Bakersfield Property Management
05.2021 - 10.2022
Palmer Villa
07.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Santa Monica College
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