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LEAD PARALEGAL / LEGAL SECRETARY / PROCESS SERVER
Summary

Seven (7) years working as a paralegal/file clerk/ process server for three (3) attorneys. I am motivated, organized and detail oriented. Reputation for working independently, being a team player, excellent customer service skills and having the ability to stay calm under pressure or under time constraints. Thorough and detail oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, and a very strong desire to expand and further develop my knowledge of family law to allow me to excel and become an invaluable asset to my employer and to others whose lives I can impact through my experience and knowledge. Knowledge of modern electronic communication with attorneys and clients by emailing and electronic service of documents.

Highlights
  • Extensive knowledge of Family Law and Local forms and pleadings. Able to prepare all types of  Judgment packages for submission to court from clients signatures to preparation for filing with the court.  
  • Drafting of Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure  and assembly of financial packets with various types of financial backgrounds
  • Strong knowledge and experience in preparing and drafting of accurate Findings and Order After Hearing with accurate legal language and court findings.
  • Conducted legal research, various legal analysis and summarizing of legal information to assist in cogent legal arguments
  • Analyze and summarizing legal information
  • Strong research skills
  • Maintaining highest level of client confidentiality and client integrity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with clients. Able to utilize current technology to get tasks done for client. Very personable and able to relate to client and make them feel at ease with process. 
  • Office skills include proficient knowledge of Abacus Legal, Essential Forms, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Wordperfect Microsoft Word, Pro Docs, Legal Solutions, Martin Dean, CFLR Executioner, Dissomaster , Lexis Nexus and Attorneys Briefcase
  • Knowledgeable of local rules and California Rules of Court , Family Code and Code of Civil Procedure
Accomplishments

I was offered the position of  paralegal for fast paced Family Law Practice as its sole  paralegal while working for another attorney.  I was approachedby an attorney  to join their practice where on a day to day basis they observed my professional personal conduct, customer service skills and a desire to learn and thus offered me a position.  I am proud of the fact that I  was able to pick up  skills and knowledge of forms . 

Experience
Company NameJanuary 2012 to March 2020Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary / Process Server
City, State
  • Input of client data into law office software. Maintaining and organization of client files and filing with court. Worked closely with clients in preparing, drafting of all forms necessary for dissolution. Knowledge and preparation of Income Withholding Orders and experience working with military child and spousal support withholding orders and DFAS. Drafting of Findings and Orders After Hearing and all relevant forms
  • Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of circumstances
  • Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs
  • As the only employee I currently have multiple roles as secretary, office manager and paralegal as well as process server
Company NameOctober 2017 to November 2018Paralegal/Process Server
City, State
  • Worked closely with clients in preparing drafts of all forms necessary for Dissolution, child custody, visitation, spousal support, attorneys fees and property division.
  • Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of dissolution.
  • Prepared subpoenas of various types and propounded and reviewed discovery.
  • Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs.
  • Drafted all forms for Judgment packages ; assembled Judgment packages; worked with clients for signatures and finalizing of Judgments.
  • Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
  • Employment was terminated due to attorney's passing on Thanksgiving 2018.
Company NameMay 2013 to October 2018Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary/ Process Server
City, State



  • Worked closely with clients in preparing drafts of all forms necessary for Dissolution, child custody, visitation, spousal support, attorneys fees and property division.
  • Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of circumstances.
  • Prepared subpoenas of various types and propounded and reviewed discovery. Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs.
  • Prepare Findings and Orders After Hearings drafts.
  • Researched and prepared Points and Authorities
  • Employment terminated due to attorney moving to Atlanta in October 2018.
Education
CAL State San MarcosCertificate: Paralegal City, State, United States

Completed 7 week online course at Cal State college with a 97%. Some college  with and emphasis in English. 

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School Attended

  • CAL State San Marcos

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary / Process Server
  • Paralegal/Process Server
  • Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary/ Process Server

Degrees

  • Certificate : Paralegal

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