ALICIA PADILLA
WOODSTOCK, GA ****8
******.*********@*****.***
Cell: 404-***-****
EDUCATION: 01/2002 KEISER COLLEGE, Tamarac, FL Paralegal Courses
EXPERIENCE: 07/07/2013 - Present MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY
Responsible for opening the store and register for the day. I
assist Clients with any and all of their shopping needs. I assist with
putting product on the floor. Assist on preparing floor sets. I am also
responsible for closing the store and closing the register and preparing
the deposit. I am also responsible for reaching our sales goals for the
day for the store as well as a sales associate.
011/01/2011 - 07/19/2013 LAW OFFICE OF MCCALLA RAYMER, LLC
Legal Assistant: Litigation Department: Assisted Attorney in
developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking
cases; supporting trial proceedings. Dept case organized by establishing
and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting
actions; inputting information into file database and case management
software; confirming case status with Attorney. Assisted in development of
cases by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Supported case
preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation
conferences: prepared pleadings; monitored and obtained discovery
responses; organized materials for team case review. Enhanced trial
proceedings by organizing evidence; prepared exhibits; scheduled witnesses,
ensuring that witnesses were ready when needed. Updated legal knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities and reading professional
publications.
Skills/Qualifications: Reporting and Research skills, Legal
Administration and Client Relationships skills, Organization, Planning,
Attention to Detail, Dependability and Client Confidentiality.
02/2011 08/2011 -Various Temporary Legal Positions
02/2009 - 02/2011 LAW OFFICE OF BEN-EZRA AND KATZ, Fort Lauderdale,
FL
Legal Secretary: Foreclosures in the Judgment Department:
Prepared files for Summary Judgment Hearings, organized files; monitoring
calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information
into file database and case management software; confirming case status
with Attorney. Assisted in development of cases by maintaining contact;
communicating case progress.
Skills/Qualifications: Reporting and Research skills,
Legal Administration and Client Relationships skills, Organization,
Planning, Attention to Detail, Dependability and Client Confidentiality.
02/2008 - 02/2009 LAW OFFICE OF MARSHALL C. WATSON, P.A., Fort
Lauderdale, FL
Legal Secretary: Foreclosures in the Judgment Department:
Prepared files for Summary Judgment Hearings, organized files; monitoring
calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information
into file database and case management software; confirming case status
with Attorney. Assisted in development of cases by maintaining contact;
communicating case progress.
Skills/Qualifications: Reporting and Research skills,
Legal Administration and Client Relationships skills, Organization,
Planning, Attention to Detail, Dependability and Client Confidentiality.
02/2005 - 01/2008 LAW OFFICE of STEVEN T. UTRECHT, P.A., Boca
Raton, FL
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary: General Litigation, Family
Law, Real Estate, Probate, Wills and Trusts: Assisted Attorney in
developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking
cases; supporting trial proceedings. Dept case organized by establishing
and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting
actions; inputting information into file database and case management
software; confirming case status with Attorney. Assisted in development of
cases by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Supported case
preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation
conferences: prepared pleadings; monitored and obtained discovery
responses; organized materials for team case review. Enhanced trial
proceedings by organizing evidence; prepared exhibits; scheduled witnesses,
ensuring that witnesses were ready when needed. Updated legal knowledge by
participating in educational opportunities and reading professional
publications.
Skills/Qualifications: Reporting and Research skills, Legal
Administration and Client Relationships skills, Organization, Planning,
Attention to Detail, Dependability and Client Confidentiality.
11/2004 - 02/2005 STAFFING NOW, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant: Worked at various
temporary assignments
11/2000 - 08/2002 Marshalls Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sales Associate: I assisted
customers when needed. I worked the Customer Service desk and assisted
customers with their returns. I helped in maintaining the appearance of
the sales floor. I also worked as a cashier when needed.
11/2000 - 08/2004 LAW OFFICE of DENISE L. PARROTTA, P.A., Boca
Raton, FL
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary:
General Litigation, Family Law, Real Estate, Probate, Wills and Trusts:
Assisted Attorney in developing case information, evidence, and settlement
options; tracking cases; supporting trial proceedings. Dept case organized
by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting
deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database
and case management software; confirming case status with Attorney.
Assisted in development of cases by maintaining contact; communicating case
progress. Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and
materials for mediation conferences: prepared pleadings; monitored and
obtained discovery responses; organized materials for team case review.
Enhanced trial proceedings by organizing evidence; prepared exhibits;
scheduled witnesses, ensuring that witnesses were ready when needed.
Updated legal knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and
reading professional publications.
Skills/Qualifications: Reporting and Research skills, Legal
Administration and Client Relationships skills, Organization, Planning,
Attention to Detail, Dependability and Client Confidentiality.
.
09/1999-11/2000 J.E. MURPHY INSURANCE COMPANY, Pompano Beach, FL
Receptionist: Was responsible for
answering busy phones, transferring clients to appropriate
departments. Assisted the
Clerical Department with overflow of data entry.
06/1993-09/1999 KEMPER INSURANCE, Plantation, FL and Hauppauge, NY
Office Assistant in a claims office in Hauppauge, NY
Data entry clerk in Plantation, FL
Maintaining supplies and equipment; picking-up and delivering items;
serving customers.
Forwarded information by receiving and distributing communications;
collecting and mailing correspondence; copying information. Maintained
supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipated
requirements, placed and expedited orders, verified receipt, stocked items,
delivered supplies to work stations. Maintained equipment by completing
preventive maintenance, troubleshooting failures, calling for repairs,
monitoring equipment operation, monitoring and purchasing meter fund.
Serviced customers by backing-up the receptionist, answering questions and
forwarding messages. Updated job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities. Processed claims, assisted in processing Workers
Compensation Claims, Liability Claims and Auto Claims.
Skills/Qualification: Office
Administration, Scheduling, Phones, Typing Documents, Correspondence,
Written and Verbal Communication skills, Multi-tasking, Problem Solving and
Decision Making skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS: WordPerfect Corel 10, Microsoft/Word, Excel, Researching
information on the internet,
E-Mail, Outlook, Juris, LPS,
Clarifire, Newtrak, Vendorscape and Lenstar