Andrea Rivera

Lawndale, CA

323-***-****

ac58fi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a position with a prestigious organization in order to challenge myself, build upon a solid foundation of strong work ethics, and share over 8 years of professional experience.

Skills Summary

•Over eight years in Workers’ Compensation Law (Defense/Applicant) - Administrative-Professional; Assistant Manager Duties

•Bilingual (English/Spanish)

•65 wpm, proficient in transcription and Speakwrite

•Meruscase, MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, A1-Law (Email/Calendar), Adobe, TriTek, Outlook (Email/Calendar), Webpages, Legal Solutions, EAMS (paper and e-filing)

•Quick learner with excellent skills in written and oral communication

•Prioritize and manage heavy work flow independently; Self-starter

•Positive attitude and works cooperatively to ensure productively which reflects well on the company. Able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team setting with staff.

Experience

Paralegal/EAMS Firm Manager – 5/15 to 5/18

Fellman & Associates (Defense), Los Angeles, CA

Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant, supporting two attorneys;

EAMS Firm Manager: provided training and support for all staff for proficient and effective use of EAMS system (paper and e-filing);

Client relations and clerical administrative support;

Legal office staff support, i.e., records, investigation, status reports, preparation of Trial Exhibits, depositions, cross-examinations, AME/QME appointments (scheduling/SOR);

Process legal correspondence and service accordingly, maintain files/records, scheduling calendar, diary, and follow through.

Legal Assistant – 11/12 to 5/15

Grancell, Stander, Reubens, Thomas & Kinsey (Defense), El Segundo, CA

Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant; worked with new attorneys (training in firm procedures);

Client relations and clerical administrative support;

Legal office staff support, i.e., records, status reports, preparation of Trial Exhibits, depositions, cross-examinations, AME/QME appointments (scheduling/SOR), maintaining attorney appointments/hearings on master calendar, etc.;

Process legal correspondence and service accordingly, maintain files/records, diary, and follow through.

Paralegal/EAMS Firm Manager – 10/11 to 11/12

Law Offices of Reyes & Barsoum (Applicant), Los Angeles, CA

All client interaction (English/Spanish);

Trained employees with no Paralegal experience on how to be a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal;

Case Management from commencement to conclusion of case;

AME/QME Appointments;

EAMS Firm Management (establishing EAMS systems; training of all staff);

Drafting of legal correspondence (Letter to insurance/defense offices, Exhibits, DOR’s, Petitions, etc.);

Case review to see if case ripe for settlement; scheduling further treatment needed as indicated by AME/PQME/PTP.

Legal Assistant (Trainee) – 8/10 to 10/11

Bradford & Barthel, Tarzana, CA

Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant;

Filing documents to WCAB via EAMS;

Client relations and clerical administrative support;

Legal office staff support, i.e., records, investigation, status reports, preparation of Trial Exhibits, depositions, cross-examinations, AME/QME appointments (scheduling/SOR);

Process legal correspondence and service accordingly, maintain files/records, scheduling calendar, diary, and follow through.

Education

October 2009 - September 2010 – ICDC College Paralegal Studies Program

Courses Taken: Contracts, Torts, Business Law, Property Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Evidence, Civil Litigation, Discovery, Wills, Trusts, Administrative Office Procedures, and Legal Writing.

References

Kevin Chiang, Esq. – Associate Attorney (former attorney at Grancell, Stander, et. al.) – 562-***-****;

Malisha Young – (Office Manager) – Fellman & Associates – 310-***-****;

Marya Collins – (Office Manager) – Bradford & Barthel, LLP – 818-***-****;

More references available upon request

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