Paralegal

Yelena Martirosyan

**** ******* *** - **.** - Los Angeles, California 90028–213-***-****- ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles Extension, Los Angeles, CA

ABA approved Paralegal Certificate

Yerevan State Linguistic University, Yerevan, Armenia

Master’s Degree- English, Spanish and Russian Linguistics

EXPERIENCE

Litigation Paralegal (August 2015 - April 2016)

D&Z Law Group-Glendale, CA

Creating pleadings, including summons and affidavits

Ensuring that copies of documentation are properly filed and distributed

Calendaring dates

Researching aspects of the case for purposes of discovery, including requesting admissions and production, and factual legal research

Drafting interrogatories

Identifying and contacting experts who may help in a case

Investigating and researching claims

Interact with clients and outside parties, such as government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, and opposing counsel to gather information or data

Review and analyze documents for production; categorize documents by subject; prepare chronologies of facts; create charts; perform calculations and statistical analysis; review transcripts for specific references

Review and draft correspondence, interrogatories and requests for production of documents (and responses), as well as financial statements and any other pleadings or routine legal documents

Prepare for depositions, including compiling documents relevant to the deponent, including compiling exhibits

Provide regular project updates and case status notifications

Ensure compliance with filing requirements and manage case dockets

Electronically prepare binders for any subject matter

Court filings

Medical Assistant - Receptionist (May 2011 - July 2013)

Specialty Eye Care - Van Nuys, CA

Interviewed patients - obtaining vital medical information

Recorded patients medical history and vital statistics

Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician

Explained treatment procedures, medications and physicians instructions to patients

Collected and logged blood and tissue specimens for testing

Assisted the Doctor Assistant in exam rooms

Ensured patients lab results-information was available prior to appointments

Performed other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Salesperson - Receptionist (October 2010 - May 2011)

Suzy’s Design - Glendale, CA

Welcomed and assisted customers

Advised customers on product selection

Built customer confidence by offering suggestions and opinions

Documented sales and updated customer profile records

Processed payments via cash, credit or store credit

Notified clientele of preferred customer sales and new merchandise of interest

SKILLS SUMMARY

Languages:

Armenian: Fluent - spoken and written

Russian: Fluent- spoken and written

English: Fluent- spoken and written

Spanish: Basic - spoken only

Communication:

Interpersonal: Developed effective and successful working connections with numerous teams at UCLA Extension and while working as a medical assistant

Written: Writing different motions of high standard, as seen attached

Presentations: Received a high distinction for oral presentations at UCLA Extension

Diversity: Understanding of cultural differences developed through my job receptionist

Teamwork:

Consistent and well developed team skills demonstrated during group assignments

Always able to contribute, listen, be respectful and encouraging of others, practiced as

receptionist at the Specialty Eye Care

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Administration and Organization

100% timely delivery of deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Knowledgeable in WestlawNext

Analyzing:

Implement a strong analytical approach

On several assignments this year lecturers have noted the quality of analysis at high level

Affiliations

Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA)

Member

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