Experience

Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Legal assistant to a partner in a Patent and Trademark law firm. Legal assistant to a partner in a Patent and Trademark law firm.



Law Office of James E. Latimer

• Oakland, CA

• Legal Assistant/Case Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Aptly assisted attorneys in a busy Applicant side workers’ compensation law firm with a caseload of 200 files. Used exceptional attention to detail to orchestrate a firm wide strategy for obtaining medical expert assignments for applicants. Quickly mastered the firm’s database, MerusCase, to effectively communicate and edit sensitive case information. Drafted pleadings, reviewed medical and employment records, assisted in trial preparation and obtained hearing dates through the Oakland board’s online system. Professionally acted as a liaison between clients and attorneys to swiftly answer applicants’ questions. Expertly executed client intakes and timely filed applications. Prepared medical binders and letters to experts and coordinated with medical processing and civil departments. Show less



ID Legal Talent Acquisition Services

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

  Accurately calculated and processed payroll for 75-125 candidates on a weekly basis. Worked efficiently with team to staff document review projects under very strict timelines. Skillfully performed administrative duties and demonstrated excellent customer service skills to both candidates and clients. Developed organizational spreadsheets to productively maintain candidate files through database, Bullhorn. Filed Federal I-9 forms and confirmed attorneys’ references, degrees, and bars quickly. Organized candidate hotel and travel arrangements. Proficiently responded to calls, walk-ins, and emails, and performed general office duties. Show less



UC Davis Model United Nations

• Higher Education

• Secretary-General (President)

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Coordinated Model United Nations conferences, including the spring conference, which was attended by over 500 Californian high school students. Charged with booking accommodations and arranging travel for the UC Davis MUN team to attend national and international MUN conferences. Pioneered and executed an outreach program to the local Sacramento high school, which provided the students with free debate coaching for a school without many resources. Created lesson plans and debate exercises to help the youth develop strong oratory and critical thinking skills. Show less



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2012

  Worked in two different departments as an administrative assistant: the Plants Sciences Department and the School of Education. In the former department the main objective of the position was to file documentation in the department’s specific filing system. Additionally tasked with distributing professors’ mail and organizing the department’s receipts for research related purchases. For the latter department, processed graduate applications for the School of Education. Quickly learned to proficiently use the department’s online databases, GARD and FileMakerPro. Took the lead in executing a project that involved scanning all student files onto soft copy format. Responsible for fielding all department and program inquiries from the general public. Show less



City of Glendale, CA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lifeguard Supervisor

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patrons for this seasonal position. Well versed on all emergency procedures, CPR and First Aid. As supervisor, in charge of speaking to customers and addressing any problems or concerns they expressed and finding solutions to said problems. Role of Supervisor included dealing with employee inter-personal conflicts. Ensured all funds and completed paperwork were submitted to the city. Responsible for the safety and well-being of the patrons for this seasonal position. Well versed on all emergency procedures, CPR and First Aid. As supervisor, in charge of speaking to customers and addressing any problems or concerns they expressed and finding solutions to said problems. Role of Supervisor included dealing with employee inter-personal conflicts. Ensured all funds and completed paperwork were submitted to the city.



Yolo County District Attorney’s Office

• Woodland, CA

• Victim Services Intern

  • Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

  Responsible for accurate court notes and retrieved important details for the victim advocates. Expertly prepared court documents submitted to judges for approval. Organized and completed victims’ reimbursement applications. Charged with a caseload of 20 files and responsible for updating daily. Responsible for accurate court notes and retrieved important details for the victim advocates. Expertly prepared court documents submitted to judges for approval. Organized and completed victims’ reimbursement applications. Charged with a caseload of 20 files and responsible for updating daily.



Tom Sawyer Camps, Inc

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Counselor

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Tasked with teaching groups of 4-7 year olds to swim in a safe and inclusive environment. Responsible for creating lessons and themes to engage children of a young age and worked one-on-one with children that exhibited a fear of water to integrate them into the normal water program. Oversaw travel arrangements and schedules for campers to ensure safe transportation to camp and pool location. Tasked with teaching groups of 4-7 year olds to swim in a safe and inclusive environment. Responsible for creating lessons and themes to engage children of a young age and worked one-on-one with children that exhibited a fear of water to integrate them into the normal water program. Oversaw travel arrangements and schedules for campers to ensure safe transportation to camp and pool location.



Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Program Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Developed and implemented innovative educational summer activities and programs for children of varying ages. Assisted program coordinators to ensure successful program operations and individualized support for children. Developed and implemented innovative educational summer activities and programs for children of varying ages. Assisted program coordinators to ensure successful program operations and individualized support for children.