Maribel Dries
Oceanside
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with a degree in Law and Social Sciences and over 15 years of experience supporting administrative functions at the Federal Judiciary of Mexico. Expertise in managing confidential casework, combined with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, ensures efficient task completion with minimal errors. Proficient in case management and office procedures, consistently delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments. A methodical and results-oriented professional dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency as a Legal Administrative Clerk.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Clerical Assistant
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily clerical activities, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve overall efficiency within the department.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered excellent customer service and supported team collaboration in a high-paced retail environment.
Human Resource Consultant
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Ensured compliance with judicial labor laws to the judges and justices; processed managed retirement, leave, study abroad, benefits programs, and served as liaison for federal judicial departments.
- (Multiple Roles)
Customer Service Supervisor
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Maintained records for Judicial Conference activities, supported advisory groups and coordinated responses to security inquiries of the building.
- (Multiple Roles)
Judicial Clerk
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Provided technical support for the ethics resolutions, compliance reviews, internal audits, monitored legal trends to ensure accountability within the judiciary.
- (Multiple Roles)
Private Secretary to Justices
Circuit Courts of Appeals
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Provided research, document preparation, and administrative support for appellate justices, coordinated case assignment, calendar coordination, transmitted final legal opinions, and served as the primary liaison for internal and external legal communications.
Court Reporter
Circuit Courts of Appeals
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Maintained court records, produced official transcripts, and ensured document accuracy and confidentiality, supported legal proceedings through precise transcription, editing, and timely submission of judicial records.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Law & Social Sciences
Universidad de Occidente
MexicoSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability & Multitasking
- Client Service & Relationship building
- Cultural Competence & Empathy
- Confidentiality & Ethical Conduct
- Analytical thinking & Problem Solving
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Certification
- English as a Second Language | MiraCosta Community College
- The Foundations of Happiness at Work | HarvardX: (https://home.edx.org/)
- Critical Thinking & Argument Structure | BerkeleyX: (https://home.edx.org/)
- Big Data Solutions for Social and Economic Disparities | HarvardX: (https://home.edx.org/)
- Manuel Atienza: Legal Argumentation | Committee on Federal Jurisdiction of México
Languages
Spanish Native
English Intermediate (currently improving)
Timeline
Volunteer Clerical Assistant
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
11.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
01.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resource Consultant
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
Customer Service Supervisor
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
Judicial Clerk
Federal Judiciary of México
01.1999 - 01.2018
Private Secretary to Justices
Circuit Courts of Appeals
01.1999 - 01.2018
Court Reporter
Circuit Courts of Appeals
01.1999 - 01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Law & Social Sciences
Universidad de Occidente
Awards
Academic Honors 1997, Employee Recognition, Bronze, May 2025, Employee of the Month, November 2024