Paralegal
Resume:
Cindy Ramirez
Dallas, TX 75287
*******.*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
WORK
EXPERIENCE
To obtain a position as a paralegal.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ
● Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies.
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
● Paralegal Studies Certificate
CITY OF YUMA ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Yuma, Arizona
Paralegal to City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys
● Assisted City Attorney, Assistant City Attorneys and Risk Management and made appropriate decisions based on City policies and legal standards.
● Prepared and processed legal and technical documents, prepare legal documents for court filings, and maintain and updated case files.
● Prepared and processed legal and technical documents for City Council actions, including contracts, leases, resolutions and ordinances; assisted with legislative tracking and lobbying functions.
● composed and created memoranda and legal documents; researched files and computer databases.
● Maintained absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
MYERS & ASSOCIATES, PLLC.
Scottsdale, Arizona.
F amily Law and Juvenile Law Paralegal
● Initiated client/attorney communications
● Maintained attorney calendar, case files, and tracked time records for billing purposes
● Prepared initial pleadings, motions, judgments and orders in dissolutions, legal separation, child custody and child support cases.
● Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings and assembled trial notebooks with exhibits.
● Assisted with juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependencies cases dealing with children in the custody of The Department of Child Safety.
● Prepared motions, petitions and subpoenas for child dependency cases.
● Communicated with case managers and juvenile court concerning juvenile dependency and cases.
● Drafted adoption petitions, prepared Certificate of Adoptions and Order of Adoptions.
2011-2013
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THE LAW OFFICE OF JAMES R. VAUGHAN
Scottsdale, AZ
File Clerk
● Deal with both paper and electronic documents in terms of sorting and placement.
● Maintain files precisely and professionally.
● Collect materials to be filed from company and staff.
● E-filed judgment packets and discovery motions
● Assisted with Spanish speaking clients for debt collection purposes. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet. Bilingual-E nglish and Spanish.
Current Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children. (CASA) Available upon request.
September 9, 2018
To whom it may concern:
Please consider the enclosed copy of my resume for the position in your firm. I know that I can contribute your firm with my best abilities and skills in order to maintain a successful firm in a hectic work environment.
I just relocated from Arizona as paralegal to the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Yuma. I was able to assist attorneys in handling City matters in providing legal advice to all departments before a matter was reviewed by City Council and the general public during council meetings.
My previous position in Scottsdale, Arizona, I was a paralegal for a Family and Juvenile Law Firm, I was in charge of all attorney and client communication. I assisted the senior partner in three county contracts that produced over 1000 active cases regarding dependency and delinquency matters. I was in charge of the firm’s calendar and scheduling appointments between clients and attorneys, have great attention to detail, and drafted all the motions and pleadings for our cases. I made sure each daily task and priority tasks were completed in an efficient manner. I also have experience in Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury.
I have acquired enough experience as a paralegal for the past years that I am certain that with my skills and my ability to be bilingual and proficient in Spanish, I will be a valuable asset for your agency. I am very versatile and I am quick to learn and adapt to make sure I am able to perform productively.
I am extremely interested in a position with your firm and would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss this matter during an interview. I can interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely,
Cindy Ramirez
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