Karen T. Mariano

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Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120

505-***-**** ac01ij@r.postjobfree.com

Proficient with a computer, including WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other Windows based programs. General knowledge of all legal office functions including calendaring, filing, answering phones, and operation of office equipment. Adept in writing and proofreading. Eager to learn, grow and excel in a new position.

Skills

Experienced transcriptionist;

Highly proficient in modern software systems;

Highly proficient in word processing, data entry, and Dictaphone transcription;

Demonstrated experience in drafting correspondence, pleadings, amendments, and orders.

Skilled and effective in setting and maintaining priorities and calendars;

Proficient in legal research using Westlaw and NMOnesource;

Demonstrates flexibility with changing work assignments;

Performs well under stress in challenging work environments;

Highly capable in the planning and execution of projects in time-critical situations;

Practiced problem solver;

Experienced in civil and criminal litigation procedures;

Competent in General Office duties;

Well versed in law office management.

Previously held security clearance of “Secret”

Education

Associates of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM, May 2015

Background

Receptionist/Legal Assistant, Brown & Gurule, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2017 – June 2017

Generated documents for filing with the court for the attorneys. Scheduled depositions, meetings, and interviews with clients and other attorneys. Received all mail and packages and distributed them per individual. Answered a multi-line telephone system, retrieved all voicemail messages and relayed any messages to appropriate individual. Filed paperwork in client’s files as it was filed with the court, I opened new cases, closed adjudicated cases. Ensured individual on the flip side of line achieve whomever they needed to talk with or I received the message. Scanned and filed documents when it was needed.

Arranged over 240 files and put them into filing system.

Organized deposition binders for three attorneys.

Administrative Assistant, ESA Construction, Inc. Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 2016 – Oct. 2016

Make calls to subcontractors to see if they are/were going to be making a bid on a job that the construction firm held. Reviewed the subcontractor list for accuracy. Answered multi-line telephone system. Ran errands to deposit checks, pick up blue prints, and buy supplies for the office.

Sent out invitations to bid on project to subcontractors.

Prepared pre-qualification packets for subcontractors.

Analysis of certified payroll reports.

Domestic Engineer, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2009 – July 2016

Coordinated schedules, provided transportation, and performed maintenance concurrent with raising a child and attending CNM.

Committee volunteer with Arc of New Mexico.

Successful homeschool educator.

Intern, Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, 2014 (Sept. – Dec.)

Filed cases that achieved settlement with the court. Listened to jail calls to help Assistant District Attorney with their case, opened and distributed mail.

Preparation of legal packet that get mailed out to victims

Obtained medical information from multiple sources for case use.

General Clerk III, Lockheed Martin, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2008 -2009

Built a strong and professional alliance between government quality control personnel and Air Force pilots leading to an increased level of cooperation on goal setting and project budget management.

Created analysis tools resulting in a 49% increase in efficiency for Course Lesson Map reviews

Inspected, evaluated and maintained reliability of educational materials for division.

Coordinated and conducted meetings with upper management and engineering teams to verify the interpretation of illustrations and formulas fully complied with standards.

Verified statistical reports for accuracy and completeness.

Legal Assistant, O’Brien & Ulibarri, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2006

Initiated a complete reexamination and electronic conversion of the filing system.

Composed correspondence to clients and opposing counsel.

Guided client questions and concerns to appropriate team members.

Obtained medical information from multiple sources for case use.

Paralegal, Standridge Law Firm, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2004 - 2005

Promoted to paralegal within six months by employing an exemplary work ethic and showing robust initiative.

Preparation of legal documents including complaints, motions, orders, answers, and subpoenas.

Assembled exhibits for trial notebooks.

Maintained and coordinated tracking, filing, hearing and trial dates.

Accumulated updates for files from court proceedings and client consultation meetings.

Identified and assisted in correction of deficient areas within administrative functions.

Paralegal, The Ranger Law Firm, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 1994 – December 1995

Filed cases that achieved settlement with the court in the practice of insurance law.

Preparation of legal documents including, motions, orders, answers and subpoenas.

Dictaphone transcription used in the production of documents.

Kept and updated calendar for two attorneys.

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