Imelda Candido
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Professional Experience
City of Pasadena – City Attorney/City Prosecutor Pasadena, CA 10/2014 – 05/2015
Staff Assistant III – City Prosecutor Division (Temp)
Provide legal support to all prosecuting attorneys
Interface with Pasadena Superior Court and various Law Enforcement agencies
Maintain criminal case profiles and statistics using JustWare system
Handling discovery requests
Calendaring
Preparation of routine correspondence
Assist outside attorneys, victims, witnesses, court personnel, police officers and walk-ins
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Century City, CA 12/2013 - 07/2014
Legal Assistant/Receptionist (Temp)
Handle multiple telephone lines
Schedule appointments
Greet clients, vendors and handle deliveries
Opening and maintaining files
Offered assistance to Paralegals with legal research
Managed incoming mail and faxes and distribution
Various other office duties as assigned
City of Pasadena - Jackie Robinson Community Center Pasadena, CA 08/2012 - 12/2012
Legal Intern
Worked in the Center’s legal department in preparing the following:
Pre-judgment Claim for Unlawful Detainers and Small Claims Court Applications
Prepared Answers to Complaints and Declaration of Ex-parte Notices
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders after Hearing
Springboard Consumer Credit Counseling Rosemead, CA 2007-2011
Certified Financial, Credit and Debt, Foreclosure Prevention Counselor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage West Covina, CA 2005-2007
Reverse Mortgage Consultant
Countrywide Home Loans Rosemead, CA 2002-2005
Account Executive
Education:
Pasadena City College, Associates of Science Degree Pasadena, CA 05/2013
Paralegal Certificate (Approved by the ABA)
Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
Preparation of legal documents and knowledge of proper citation
Proficient in JustWare System, Microsoft and related software applications
Comprehensive knowledge of torts, bankruptcy laws, property and real estate laws
10+ years experience in real estate and title research
5 years experience in credit, debt and bankruptcy counseling