Michelle J Lopez
San Martin
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Cali Process Servers LLC, excelling in legal research and electronic filing. Proven ability to manage complex cases while demonstrating strong analytical skills and exceptional communication. Proficient in QuickBooks and adept at fostering client relationships, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all legal processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Service
Cali Process Servers LLC.
08.2008 - Current
- Court filing, collection, Bookkeeping, Contracts, Legal Research, certified Process Server.
Accounting Contractor
Cali Process Servers LLC
11.2016 - 12.2024
- Track expenses: Record project costs and track expenses;
- Manage payroll: Manage labor payroll
- Handle accounts: Manage accounts payable and receivable;
- Prepare budgets: Prepare budget forecasts and monitor budgets;
- Prepare financial statements: Publish financial statements on time;
- Conduct audits: Ensure financial practices adhere to legal and regulatory requirements;
- Analyze costs: Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings;
- Manage contracts: Manage supplier and vendor contracts
Intake Manager
Law office of M. Poole
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Criminal / Immigration Law
- Legal Research- Conducting research on relevant laws, case precedents, and regulations to support a case
- Document Preparation -Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, letters, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Client Interviews - Gathering information from clients by conducting interviews, taking detailed notes, and summarizing key facts;
- Witness Interviews -Interviewing potential witnesses, obtaining statements, and preparing them for depositions or trial.;
- Case Management -Organizing and maintaining case files, including evidence, documents, and correspondence, ensuring proper tracking of deadlines.
- Discovery - Assisting with the discovery process by preparing and serving interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition notices.
- Trial Preparation - Compiling and organizing trial exhibits, preparing witness lists, and assisting with trial logistics.
- (Electronic) Court Filings -Filing legal documents with the appropriate court, including motions, briefs, and appeals.
- Administrative Tasks - Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining client contact information, and billing time.
- Skills and Qualifications - Strong analytical skills - Ability to analyze complex legal issues and identify relevant information.
- Research skills: Proficiency in legal research databases and methods to find relevant legal precedents.
- Excellent writing and communication skills: Ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate legal documents.
- Organizational skills Efficiently managing multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills - Effectively interacting with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Technical proficiency - Familiarity with legal software and electronic filing systems.
- Criminal / Immigration Law
- Temporary Position
Paralegal / Office Manager
Law offices of M. Jimenez
06.2008 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Family Law
- Legal Research- Conducting research on relevant laws, case precedents, and regulations to support a case.
- Document Preparation -Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, letters, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Client Interviews - Gathering information from clients by conducting interviews, taking detailed notes, and summarizing key facts;
- Witness Interviews -Interviewing potential witnesses, obtaining statements, and preparing them for depositions or trial.;
- Case Management -Organizing and maintaining case files, including evidence, documents, and correspondence, ensuring proper tracking of deadlines.
- Discovery - Assisting with the discovery process by preparing and serving interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition notices.
- Trial Preparation - Compiling and organizing trial exhibits, preparing witness lists, and assisting with trial logistics.
- (Electronic) Court Filings -Filing legal documents with the appropriate court, including motions, briefs, and appeals.
- Administrative Tasks - Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining client contact information, and billing time.
- Skills and Qualifications - Strong analytical skills - Ability to analyze complex legal issues and identify relevant information.
- Research skills: Proficiency in legal research databases and methods to find relevant legal precedents.
- Excellent writing and communication skills: Ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate legal documents.
- Organizational skills Efficiently managing multiple cases and deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills - Effectively interacting with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Technical proficiency - Familiarity with legal software and electronic filing systems.
- Family Law
- (firm went out of business)
Manager
Nationwide Legal LLC
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Managing all legal requests for filing, e-filing service, service of process legal research and record revival.
- Oversee office staff, drivers, and bike messengers.
- Assist clients with issues, corrections of documents and court corrections.
Litigation Paralegal, Loss Prevention and Collection Manager
Frys Electronics
San Jose
08.2008 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Corporate Office
- Supervised under head legal counsel preparing trial briefs, legal research - discovery, record retrieval, workers comp, case load of 600 plus.
- Also assisting with loss prevention investigations and collections - Accounting.
- Corporate Office
- (Went out of Business)
Civil Engineer
U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. Navy)
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Civil Engineer
- Litigation of U.S. Classified and public closure of Government bases.
- Imaging / Repro Record Prep.
- Assisting with the development while maintaining ships, boats, and other marine structures, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and performance.
- They work with propulsion systems, structural integrity, and onboard systems, specializing in areas like hydrodynamics or nuclear propulsion.
- They may also be responsible for designing and overseeing the construction, testing, and repair of marine equipment.
- Civil Engineer
Litigation Paralegal and Accounting Specialist
Law Office of Eric Fagan
01.2002 - 03.2005
- Managing all legal requests for filing, service of process legal research - discovery and record retrieval and oversea Collection and Litigation cases.
- Data Entry, customer Service, accounting - bookkeeping payroll, accounts receivable and payable.
- Track expenses: Record project costs and track expenses;
- Manage payroll: Manage labor payroll
- Handle accounts: Manage accounts payable and receivable;
- Prepare budgets: Prepare budget forecasts and monitor budgets;
- Prepare financial statements: Publish financial statements on time;
- Conduct audits: Ensure financial practices adhere to legal and regulatory requirements;
- Analyze costs: Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings;
- Manage contracts: Manage supplier and vendor contracts
- (Went out of Business)
Accounting / Legal Assistant
J.S.V Attorney Services
Los Angeles
04.1999 - 12.2002
- Managing all legal requests for filing, service of process, legal research, and record revival.
- Preparing trial briefs, declaration, and motion for trial.
- Preparation of court forms for all Family law, Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy cases preparation for trial and Bookkeeping.
- (Went out of Business)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Phoenix
San Diego06.2008
AA Degree - Paralegal Certification
Platt College
Cerritos, CA12.2002
Administration of Justice -
Santa Monica Community College
Santa Monica, CA09.1996
Skills
- Lexis/Nexis
- ACRIS
- Westlaw
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Organized
- Diligent
- Process Server
- Electronic Filing Specialist
- Quick Books Accounting
- NetSuite
- ADP
- My Case
- Clio
- Egnyte software knowledge
- Sage software
- Foundation software
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intake Manager
Law office of M. Poole
11.2022 - 05.2024
Accounting Contractor
Cali Process Servers LLC
11.2016 - 12.2024
Manager
Nationwide Legal LLC
06.2016 - 10.2022
Legal Service
Cali Process Servers LLC.
08.2008 - Current
Litigation Paralegal, Loss Prevention and Collection Manager
Frys Electronics
08.2008 - 01.2021
Paralegal / Office Manager
Law offices of M. Jimenez
06.2008 - 12.2022
Litigation Paralegal and Accounting Specialist
Law Office of Eric Fagan
01.2002 - 03.2005
Accounting / Legal Assistant
J.S.V Attorney Services
04.1999 - 12.2002
Civil Engineer
U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. Navy)
01.1999 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Phoenix
AA Degree - Paralegal Certification
Platt College
Administration of Justice -
Santa Monica Community College