Priscilla Sambrano
Riverside, Ca 92503
*************@*****.***
Education:
****- ****: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
Paralegal Certificate, ABA Approved
3.83 G.P.A.
2001- 2007: University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
Bachelors of Art in History
Bachelors of Art in Political Science
Skills:
Strong Computer Skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe
Excellent organizational skills, detail orientated and self-motivated
Superior verbal and written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism
Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure
Expert of Westlaw and LexisNexis
Calendaring
Legal research
Civil Litigation- preparing and filing forms
Corporate Law- incorporating and state filings
Working quickly and effectively on deadlines
Professional Experience:
2015 October- Present: Corporate Paralegal, Kittrich Corporation, Pomona, California;
Providing legal support to the General Counsel, and back-up support to the President, Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources department. Responsibilities include: composing and editing correspondence, performing legal research, legal document drafting- pleadings, points & authorities, notices, discovery, demand letters; providing legal support with all corporate matters, including corporate filings, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property maintenance; handling legal collection of delinquent accounts for 5 separate entities; including sending demand letters, filing civil complaints/ small claims suits and enforcement of Judgment; preparing and filing Proofs of Claim with Federal Bankruptcy Court; maintaining corporate and litigation files; maintaining the General Counsel’s and President’s calendar, and other duties as needed.
2014 June- 2014 November: Paralegal, Redlands Legal Aid- YMCA of East Valley, Redlands, California;
Under the supervision of an attorney, assisting clients with divorce and child support/custody forms and pleadings. Researching California laws and codes and proofreading forms to the courts. Also, answering phones, client intake, assisting clients with forms, setting up profiles and inputting data base, filing, scanning and copying.
2013 February- 2013 July: Customer Service Representative, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, San Bernardino, California;
Working in a busy Call Center, handling high volumes of phone calls from customers concerning their mortgage and escrow accounts, reviewing documents, researching errors in files/titles/deeds, problem solving, scheduling payments and making transactions, selling products, and providing excellent customer service.
2008 January- 2009 May: Customer Service Specialist, Union Bank of California, Corona, California;
Providing outstanding customer service by responding to customer requests and inquiries. Assisting customers with retail transactions, problems or issues, and resolving them directly. Sales Referrals; identifying and recommending appropriate bank services to best meet customers' needs that resulted in sales for the branch.
2006 September- 2007 July: Cash Representative, Bank of America, Ontario, California;
Performing a variety of duties, under strict time constraints, including handling cash and checks in a secure environment for internal and external clients. Responsibilities included: receiving deposits from armored carriers and internal departments, opening bags, verifying deposits, reviewing for fraud, preparing adjustments, crediting accounts, processing payments, sorting bills, filling currency/coin orders, preparing cash deposits
for shipment to the Federal Reserve, maintaining proper records, and reconciling balances.