Karla Melgar
San Bruno, CA 94066
Cell: 516-***-****
Alternative No: 415-***-****
Email: ***********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position with an employer willing to give an opportunity for advancement where my
skills can be incorporated into the organizations long-term goals.
EDUCATION
August 1998- November 2000 Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Hands on training and knowledge in the scanning of the abdomen, small parts and all parts of the human
body.
NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATION
April 2010 – Present San Francisco Warriors Youth Football
Co-founder
Board Member
EMPLOYMENT
September 2009 – Present Liberty & Associates
Paralegal
Calendar Clerk – responsible for scheduling and adjourning Hearings
Complying with all Discovery Demands
Gathered and researched case evidence
Confirmation of all court appearances with the Judges, law clerks, attorneys calendar clerks, and clients
Translate for Spanish speaking clients
Greeting clients and clerical duties
January 2008 – October 2008 Peter J. Goodman, Esq., P.C.
Paralegal
Drafting Summons and Complaint, Bill of Particulars, Preliminary Conference, Request for Judicial
Intervention, Note of Issue, Motions, Subpoenas, etc.
Complying with all Discovery Demands
Gathered and researched case evidence for early settlements
Calendar Clerk – responsible for scheduling and adjourning EBT, EUO, 50 -H Hearings, Preliminary
Conference, Compliance Conference, Framed Issue Hearings, Motions, No Fault Statements, Scar
Reviews, Arbitrations and Mediations.
Confirmation of all court appearances with the Judges, law clerks, attorneys calendar clerks, and clients.
Authorized to assign a per-diem attorney(s) to cover any appearance with all the information needed.
Responsible for exchanging all transcripts between clients and attorney offices.
Notifying all clients about their court appearances.
Drafting Infant Compromise Orders, Release Papers, Power of Attorney, and Closing statements.
Drafting stipulations of discontinuance or stipulation to adjourn case.
Responsible for closing all files with Office of Court Administration documents.
Requesting medical records and exchanging same with the insurance company & defense counsel.
Negotiating medical liens and New York City liens, Medicaid & Medicare liens.
Set up no fault, liability, and property damage claims.
Interviewing new clients.
Interact with all clients and competently inform them of their case status.
January 2000- 2007 Silverberg & Goodman, LLP
Paralegal
Drafting Summons and Complaint, Bill of Particulars, Preliminary Conference, Request for Judicial
Intervention, Note of Issue, Motions, Subpoenas, etc.
Complying with all Discovery Demands
Gathered and researched case evidence for early settlements
Calendar Clerk – responsible for scheduling and adjourning EBT, EUO, 50 -H Hearings, Preliminary
Conference, Compliance Conference, Framed Issue Hearings, Motions, No Fault Statements, Scar
Reviews, Arbitrations and Mediations.
Confirmation of all court appearances with the Judges, law clerks, attorneys calendar clerks, and clients.
Authorized to assign a per-diem attorney(s) to cover any appearance with all the information needed.
Responsible for exchanging all transcripts between clients and attorney offices.
Notifying all clients about their court appearances.
Drafting Infant Compromise Orders, Release Papers, Power of Attorney, and Closing statements.
Drafting stipulations of discontinuance or stipulation to adjourn case.
Responsible for closing all files with Office of Court Administration document s.
Requesting medical records and exchanging same with the insurance company & defense counsel.
Negotiating medical liens and New York City liens, Medicaid & Medicare liens.
Set up no fault, liability, and property damage claims.
Interviewing new clients.
Interact with all clients and competently inform them of their case status.
July 1994- December 2002 Stride Rite
Sales associate
Responsible for opening and closing of the store and customer relations.
Trained in assisting for accounts payable & receivable.
Kept record of inventory and placed orders for inventory.
Trained co-workers.
July 2000 – November 2000 Mercy Medical Center
Radiology Department – Internship
Performed patient’s ultrasound imaging.
Presented cases to the radiologist for diagnosis a nd all necessary documents for the patients’ file.
Also responsible for the set up of the examination room and developing film.
Completed 900 hours and kept record of all exams observed and performed.
March 2000 – May 2002 Stat Portable
Radiology Department – Internship
On call tech for various nursing homes, clinics and Dr.’s offices.
Responsible for imaging of patient’s ultrasound and all doc umentation.
June 1996 - August 1998 Able Dental P.C.
Assistant Manager
Responsible for training of co-workers and handling all clerical duties and insurance billing.
Assisted all dentists when needed.
Developed patients X-rays.
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish – Read, write and speak
SAGA
SAGA (assisted & received administrative class)
WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word XP, and Excel.
E-Law
New York State Unified Court System
California State Court System
RocketMatter (received administration class)
PC and Mac
Good Decision-making skills.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.