Secretary to the County Administrative Officer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Senior Paralegal

• Dec 2013 - Mar 2022

Senior Paralegal (I was re-hired at the law firm I worked for from 2001-2008) Research various aspects of the law and draft various legal documents relating to Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Tort Law, and Family Law. Meet with and manage the cases of over 100 clients on a regular basis. I work very closely with the clients to establish a trusting and productive environment between the clients and the Law Office. I brief attorneys regarding case status and issues. Communicate and deal with various other Law Offices, Attorneys, Judges, Insurance Agencies, Doctors, Medical Providers and the Court itself. Interpret for our clients from Spanish to English in the Law Office and in Court Hearings. I also translate various legal documents from Latin America from Spanish to English. Manage other legal assistants and support staff in the law office. I also arrange and assist in the training necessary regarding the support staff and other Paralegals in the office. Attend various Legal Seminars relating to updates in the law and relations with the clients. I brief and update the office and attorneys regarding same. Handle multiple phone calls from clients and other Law Offices. Calendar appointments for the attorney and set legal hearing dates with the Court. Work at length with transcription machines relating to the drafting of correspondence and other legal documents. Show less

English Second Language Teacher

• May 2010 - Jun 2013

English Teacher with the responsibility of teaching English grammar at various levels. I was used in this school to prepare various managers and high school students with one-on-one training. I gave specialized attention to each student’s needs. My specialty was to help each student to see English as more than just a language with grammatical rules. I wanted my students to allow the English language to become a part of their day to day lives. By that means it would naturally be a language that was easier to use in their professional and scholastic pursuits. I prepared specialized lesson plans and goals for each student. This experience in teaching allowed me to understand that knowledge is the one thing that can never be taken away from someone. When you are the teacher that conveys that knowledge, you give a student a gift that lasts a lifetime. Show less

English Second Language Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2013

English Teacher with the responsibility of teaching English grammar at various levels. My objective was to leave the students feeling more confident in their usage of the English language in a professional and practical manner. I worked with individuals, groups of companies and high schools. My teaching skills allowed me to adapt to a wide variety of students and objectives. I strived to adapt my English lessons to the students in a manner that they were flexible to the needs of the group and each individual (i.e. teaching English to dyslexic Italian students utilizing visual aids and sound). My philosophy is that teaching is an art that can be creatively adapted to anyone that truly wants to learn. Show less

Legal Assistant Paralegal

• May 2001 - Apr 2008

Researched various aspects of the law and drafted various legal documents relating to Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Tort Law, and Family Law. Met with and managed the cases of over 100 clients on a regular basis. I worked very closely with the clients to establish a trusting and productive environment between the clients and the Law Office. Communicated and dealt with various other Law Offices, Attorneys, Judges, Insurance Agencies, Doctors, Medical Providers and the Court itself. Interpreted for our clients from Spanish to English in the Law Office and in Court Hearings. I also translated various legal documents from Latin America from Spanish to English. Managed and met with all Sales Representatives from Legal Software Companies regarding new legal products for our law office. I also arranged and assisted in the training necessary regarding same for the other Paralegals in the office. Attended various Legal Seminars relating to updates in the law and relations with the clients. I would brief and update the office regarding same. Show less

Intern

• Jan 2001 - May 2001

Paralegal Intern wherein I assisted Paralegals with various duties. Preparation of Form Interrogatories, drafting of Complaints, responses to Requests for Production of Documents and Answers. Maintained case files up to date for Discovery. Paralegal Intern wherein I assisted Paralegals with various duties. Preparation of Form Interrogatories, drafting of Complaints, responses to Requests for Production of Documents and Answers. Maintained case files up to date for Discovery.

Account Clerk

• Jun 1999 - May 2001

Account Clerk wherein I was responsible for various office tasks which included handling cash payments and receipts together with balancing at day’s end the cash drawers. I was entrusted with making bank deposits, assistance with payroll together with handing out payroll checks to the department heads. Dealt with the public on a daily basis. Managed irate clients and assisted with all Spanish speaking clients. Assisted in Utility Billing computer system operations, Business Licences and Fixed Asset Reporting. Show less

Teachers Aide

• Aug 1998 - May 2000

Assisted the teacher with various groups of students. Worked with reading groups, assisted students with various projects and journal activities. Was assigned specific students with special needs to mentor each year. Assisted the teacher with various groups of students. Worked with reading groups, assisted students with various projects and journal activities. Was assigned specific students with special needs to mentor each year.

Intern

• Aug 1998 - May 1999

Internship Under Superior Court Judge wherein I filed and maintained traffic tickets. Aided with the Spanish speaking public by arranging payments and traffic school. Typed and proofed various monthly reports. Observed various Civil and Criminal Proceedings. Internship Under Superior Court Judge wherein I filed and maintained traffic tickets. Aided with the Spanish speaking public by arranging payments and traffic school. Typed and proofed various monthly reports. Observed various Civil and Criminal Proceedings.

Intern

• Jun 1998 - Aug 1998

Internship Under the Mayor & Chamber of Comm. Director wherein I aided and assisted the Director with various office and reception activities. Answered phone calls and dealt with providing information to the public that connected them with the local businesses. Internship Under the Mayor & Chamber of Comm. Director wherein I aided and assisted the Director with various office and reception activities. Answered phone calls and dealt with providing information to the public that connected them with the local businesses.