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Melissa L Merry

Moreno Valley

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Assistant

Testan Law
Westlake Village
01.2021 - 09.2025
  • Drafted legal documents and correspondence for client cases.
  • Managed case files and maintained accurate records for attorneys.
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
  • Scheduled depositions and medical appointments.
  • Helped with receptionist desk taking calls.

Legal File Clerk

McNamara & Drass LLP
Los Angeles
06.2014 - 08.2020
  • Organized legal documents for efficient retrieval and storage.
  • Processed incoming mail and filed correspondence systematically.
  • Maintained case files by updating records regularly.
  • Assisted attorneys with document preparation and case management.
  • Retrieved files upon request from both physical and digital filing systems.
  • Pulled calendar weekly for court hearings.
  • Covered the receptionist desk taking calls.

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk (AMVAC Corp.)

Adams and Martin Legal Staffing
Los Angeles
05.2012 - 06.2013
  • Responsible for keeping the main office and conference room, neat and tidy.
  • Assisting the Director of Regulations and Affairs Department, along with the secretaries.
  • Order supplies for the office.
  • Covered and took calls at the receptionist desk.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

El Camino College
Torrance, CA
08.1995 - 05.1997

Skills

  • Drafting legal documents
  • Case Management
  • Document organization
  • Pulling calendar weekly for court hearings
  • Receptionist
  • Clerical support

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Testan Law
01.2021 - 09.2025

Legal File Clerk

McNamara & Drass LLP
06.2014 - 08.2020

Administrative Assistant/File Clerk (AMVAC Corp.)

Adams and Martin Legal Staffing
05.2012 - 06.2013

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

El Camino College
08.1995 - 05.1997
Melissa L Merry