Melissa Sanchez
Hawthorne, CA 90250
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Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Extension Paralegal Training Program
ABA Approved Certificate in Litigation
California State University at Long Beach
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Political Science, Concentration in Public Law,
May 2009
Experience
The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation
3/2010-9/2010
Paralegal
. Answer phones
. Write correspondence
. Filing
. Copying
. Communicate clearly to clients and vendors
. Calendar hearings, appointments, and events
. Independently complete assignments on a deadline basis
. Work in team environment
. Draft Motions and Summaries for clients and attorneys
Carmen Sanchez, CSR
01/04-present
Proofreader, Hawthorne, CA
. Read all court transcripts to check for errors in format, spelling,
and grammar.
California State University at Long Beach Department of Political Science
8/08- 5/09
Teaching Assistant, Long Beach, CA
. Correct homework, essays, and exams
. Led review sessions for exams
. Assist Professor in all aspects of teaching the class
California State University, Long Beach
10/05-5/08
Isabel Patterson Child Development Center
Teaching Assistant
. read books to children
. create developmentally age appropriate activities
. supervise children
. communicate with parents
. led team meetings
. change diapers/ potty train toddlers at parent's request
Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Work, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
. Conversational in Spanish
. Interpersonal and Communication skills
. Detail oriented/ able to multi-task