RAUL MEJIA
ad4332@r.postjobfree.com 657-***-**** Rosemead, CA 91770
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Legal Hearing Representative and Paralegal with strong ability in persuasion by presenting viable legal arguments and written documents. Thoroughly preparing each case by accurately and timely filing of documents and exchange of evidence . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality and strong work ethics.
Skills
Worker's Compensation Law
Filing Cases
Hearings (MSC, Trials)
Permanent Disability
Temporary Total Disability
Future Medical Care
Settlement Documents
Rating Reports (P.D.)
Strong Negotiator
Framed Stips & Issues
Composed Points & Authorities
Complied with Discovery
EAMS Compliant
CA DIR
WCIRB
Election of Treating Physician
Deposition Review
Panel QME Request
Knowledgeable of L.C. & C.C.P.
Review of Q.M.E and A.M.E Reports
Legal Research
Litigation
Legal Document Composition
Preparation of Pleadings
Civil Law
Active Listening
Complex Problem-Solving
Writing
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Time Management
Negotiation
Persuasion
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Merus
Docusign
Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Discovery (Propounding/Responding)
West law
Fluent in Spanish both written and spoken Spanish.
Civil Law including class-action lawsuits
Experience
McCathern Law Los Angeles, CA
Hearing Representative & Paralegal
08/2021 - Current
Paralegal specializing in Civil Law and class action lawsuits.
Preparing legal documents from inception of a case through finality of a case.
Drafted and filed civil court documents on cases involving civil law
Prepared discovery documents such as form interrogatories, special interrogatories, request for production of documents and request for admissions as well as responding to these documents.
Filed Complaints.
Conducted extensive legal research utilizing Westlaw and Casetext.
Handled intake calls for prospective clients in both english and spanish. Fully fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
Filed complaint with FEHA (DFEH) to obtain Right to Sue Letter.
Analyzed and evaluated cases based on the evidence.
Analyzed and evaluated cases based on transcripts from Depositions to check consistencies and or inconsistencies.
Surveyed facts of each case and medical records and assessed presented information based on accurate and weighted merits.
Prepared thorough written responses by outlining labor codes, case laws and recent applicable decisions.
Prepared CACI jury instructions on different types of cases.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Discovery (Propounding/Responding)
Preparation of CACI Jury Instructions.
Raul Mejia & Associates Anaheim, CA
Legal Hearing Representative
01/2000 - 07/2021
Attended court hearings for clients on behalf of lien claimants/applicant.
Prepared legal pleadings
Framed Stipulations & Issues.
Prepared exhibits for Trial.
Litigated cases
Petitioned for Reconsideration if decisions were adverse.
Worked closely with clients to prepare for conferences and trials.
Utilized persuasive arguments and pleadings to receive positive results.
Prepared Points & Authorities for Trials.
Filed Declaration of Readiness to Proceed electronically.
Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education and Training
C.S.U.L.A Los Angeles
Marketing Mangagent
06/1987
Salary range is 90k - 110k
Salary range is 90K - 110k