Assistant Paralegal
Resume:
ANGELA M. ESCOBAR
Bronx, New York 10462
************@****.***
EDUCATION:
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY
Associate in Applied Science in Legal Assistant Studies, January 2008
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Warren & Warren, P.C., Brooklyn, New York April 2009-
Present
Law Clerk / Assistant Paralegal
Draft Summons, subpoenas, Notice of Hearing, daily follow-up with
termination of parental rights cases, obtain necessary information from
hospitals, caseworkers, and court, provide supporting documents to counsel
and Court, Assemble adoption documents and distribute to the corresponding
parties, prepare billing for finalized adoptions, file legal documents with
Court, obtain legal documents from various facilities and Court, manage
high volume phone calls, assist as an interpreter to our clients, and
translate legal documents from Spanish to English.
Cahill Gordon & Reindel, LLP, New York, NY August 2008-
November 2008
Paralegal
Assisted paralegal with analyzing and assembling supporting evidence that
was relevant to the conditions of contracts amongst companies, in which one
parties to the contract violated.
Legal Aid Society- Juvenile Division, Staten Island, NY June
2008- August 2008
Paralegal Internship
Prepared case files, digest neglect cases, conducted interviews with
clients and caseworkers to obtain needed information, and observed
courtroom proceedings.
Legal Aid Society- Juvenile Division, Brooklyn, NY August 2007-
January 2008
Paralegal Internship
Handled daily office routines, such as preparing letters, conducted phone
calls with clients to follow-up on the progression of foster children and
to help with any further needs, assisted in organizing meetings between
clients and attorneys.
ABILITIES:
Ability to learn new procedures quickly, extremely organized, ability to
handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines, excellent analyzing skills,
and excellent writing skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Efficient in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and excellent typing skills (80
wpm).
LANGUAGE:
Fluent in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL:
Certified notary public
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