PARDIP K. JAMMU

**** ******** ***

Castro Valley, CA 94546

510-***-**** • ad20fh@r.postjobfree.com

legal assistant

Professional legal assistant with over ten years experience excelling in demanding, fast-paced environments. Ability to manage various administrative tasks under condensed deadlines has led to steady career progression, along with capacity to effectively work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams. Noted for unparalleled professionalism, multitasking, organization, and communication skills. Seeking to utilize experience to continue upward career trajectory with a respected organization that rewards hard work, commitment and demonstrated track record of success. Fluent in German, Hindi, Punjabi and some French.

areas of strength and expertise

Case Research

AP & AR/Accounting

Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and Powerpoint

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Timeslips

Abacus

Legal Solutions

Law Library Management

Family/Small Claims/Housing

PC & MAC Proficiency

Drafting Legal Correspondence

State and Federal E-filing Procedures

Calendaring

Facts Investigation

Attention To Detail

Trial Preparation

Discovery Procedure

Professional Experience

Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel, San Francisco, CA 2022 to present

Legal Assistant

Assist attorneys with filing and serving litigation documents. Make sure that all litigation deadlines are calendared. Read, analyze and prepare documents for production for matters in the discovery stage of the litigation process. Process all documents received by mail, email or other means.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, San Francisco, CA 2018 to 2022

Legal Secretary

Assist attorneys with drafting and filing documents with the court. Maintain attorney calendars to ensure all deadlines are met. Handle file openings and maintain litigation and non-litigation case files until matter is resolved and then close it in the system. Coordinate and schedule meetings and phone conferences. Ensure prompt responses to client inquiries and display professionalism and urgency in all client interactions.

Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP, San Francisco, CA 2014 to 2018

Legal Secretary

Reduced workload and stress enabling attorneys to maximize focus and effectiveness throughout the legal proceeding process. Worked with senior attorneys and partners of the firm with drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondence and other legal documents and forms. Served and filed all court documents using e-filing and other legal services. Also assisted attorneys with making trust withdrawals/deposits and followed procedure to close cases after settlement.

Law Offices of William Dresser, San Jose, CA 2009 to 2014

Legal Assistant

Provided full scope of legal assistance in support of counsel including researching, scheduling, and calendaring. Drafted, proofread, and edited correspondence including affidavits, briefs, memorandums, and petitions. Served and filed all court documents in organized and timely manner. Handled initial and follow up contact with clients and assisted attorneys with trial preparation for firm specializing in corporate, family, and employment law.

Fremont Hall of Justice – Self Help Center, Fremont, CA 2008 to 2009

Justice Corps Intern

Provided legal information to litigants in family, small claims, and housing cases. Provided assistance with filling out essential court paperwork and coordinated legal workshops that expanded resources on family law, civil, and other legal matters. Assisted with filing making sure legal paperwork was neatly organized at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA, 2008

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