Ula Enriquez
Stockton
Summary
Amiable, with a positive attitude; takes pride in the integrity of being honest and ethical. Motivated and eager to learn and take on complex challenges. Open to criticism and deals calmly and effectively in high stress situations. Ability to work as a team member, or independently. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deaf Advocate
NorCal Services for Deaf & HoH
08.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided clients with information relating to agencies, entities, and community organizations such as SSA, EDD, DSS, DDS, and the DRC(Disability Rights California)
- Maintained client files, case notes, and relevant documents document collections relating to client case matter
- Advocated for Deaf, Deaf Blind, and HoH individuals for accommodation requests relating to; medical appointments, employment, educational meetings, social service meetings, and social security issues
- Developed and maintained relationships with other agencies, entities, and organizations such as federal, state city and county offices and medical facilities
- Utilize a wide array of laws in relations to legal matters in the following areas; EEOC, DOL, DDS, DSS, DHHS, LEADK, IEP, IDEA, disability law, and family law
- Knowledge of alpha and numeric filing system
- Communicate with client, serve as liaison between client and business entity; keep communication and client documents confidential; practice highest degree of ethical responsiblility.
Paralegal Intern
Office of the Attorney General Dept. of Collections
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Drafted legal documents, such as pleadings, demand letters, judgments, and lien documents
- Conducted legal research through Westlaw, LexisNexis
- Scanned/E-filed legal documents via court judicial website
- Calendared: kept track of filed documents to ensure compliance with civil procedure manual
Research Paralegal Intern
Office of the Attorney General Dept. Consumer Protection
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Researched legal issues to assure none were in violation of Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA)
- Input unsolicited fax documents into computer files for purpose of thorough investigations
- Prepared detailed legal memorandum, addressed legal research as it applies to each case
Research Paralegal Intern
Department of Labor
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Thoroughly analyzed cases/ case files presented to the Program Policy Department in order to discover underlying legal issues in dispute
- Prepared detailed legal memorandum, addressed legal research as it applied to each case
- Interviewed clients and attended mediation hearings as scheduled
Education
Masters of Legal Studies -
Humphreys University
05-2026
BA - Paralegal Studies
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2018
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01.2007
Skills
- Research/Investigation
- Organization Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- MS Office 356
- Westlaw
- Web browsing
- Critical Thinking
- Deductive Reasoning
- Detail Oriented
- Calendaring
- Scheduling
- Legal Document Drafting
Affiliations
National Association for the Deaf
National Disability Rights Network
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Deaf Advocate
NorCal Services for Deaf & HoH
08.2019 - 03.2024
Paralegal Intern
Office of the Attorney General Dept. of Collections
01.2011 - 01.2012
Research Paralegal Intern
Office of the Attorney General Dept. Consumer Protection
01.2011 - 01.2012
Research Paralegal Intern
Department of Labor
01.2010 - 01.2011
BA - Paralegal Studies
University of Hartford
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Bergen Community College
Masters of Legal Studies -
Humphreys University