Theresa Marquez
Whittier
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in client communication and case management. Proven ability to organize data and resolve conflicts, contributing to efficient client intake procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal/Administrative Assistant Intern
The Tu firm
Fountain Valley
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Received and screened incoming calls, emails and visitors and alerted administrative manager to priority matters.
- Entered data into system and accurately updated customer accounts.
Paralegal Student
Norwalk Superior Court
Norwalk
01.2005 - 09.2005
- Maintained accurate records and filed documents in the court's database system.
- Coordinated with court staff to schedule hearings and manage timelines.
- Observed court proceedings to gain practical insight into judicial processes.
- Collected data from various sources such as public records or databases.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal/Business Administration
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA 01.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
- Client communication
- Time management
- Data organization
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Client intake procedures
- Account administration
- Case management
Timeline
Paralegal/Administrative Assistant Intern
The Tu firm
01.2009 - 01.2010
Paralegal Student
Norwalk Superior Court
01.2005 - 09.2005
Associate of Arts - Paralegal/Business Administration
Cerritos College
01.2002 - 05.2005