Marisa Hernandez
Clovis
Summary
Dependable Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 3 years of experience in Civil law. Skilled at multitasking, communication, and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
SSD Law Firm PC
2022.01 - Current
- Opened new cases in case software, including completing client intakes, collecting necessary client documents, and generating attorney-client fee agreements
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Managed entirety of case pre-litigation: communicating with clients, scheduling client appointments, ordering and receiving all medical records, insurance correspondence, and meetings with attorney
- Communicated with insurance adjusters, lien holders and opposing counsel
- Scheduled, noticed, prepared, and attended depositions
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances
- Regularly briefed managing attorney on current cases
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Distributed settlement funds to appropriate lien holders and clients
Legal Intern
SSD Law Firm PC
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Organized client files with up to date correspondence
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems
- Updated clients regularly on case progress through written correspondence or phone calls under attorney supervision; maintaining excellent communications that resulted in satisfied clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2022
Skills
- Fast Learner
- File Organization
- Calendar Management
- Filevine (Case Software)
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling/Planning
- Client Communication and Support
- Settlement Distribution
- Organizational Efficiency
- Correspondence and Case Management
- Deposition Briefings
- Document filing and drafting
- Negotiation
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
SSD Law Firm PC
2022.01 - Current
Legal Intern
SSD Law Firm PC
2021.08 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
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