Litigation Paralegal Case Management
Resume:
Cindy M Cano
SUMMARY
Passionate, trustworthy Litigation Paralegal with nineteen years of experience empowering people to overcome challenges. High track record of achievements. Able to create effective programs with a team or independently. A lifelong student of personal development committed to motivating and helping as many people as possible.
SKILLS
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Albuquerque, NM, 87121
Fluent in Spanish Well-developed listening skills
Case support skills Education and Training
Time Management Notary Public
Document preparation Coordination
Understands confidentiality Customer service
Compiling data Leadership
EXPERIENCE
Mass Tort Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM
Morgan & Morgan/Sept 2020 to Present
Case management for personal injury firm.
Establish trusting and long-lasting relationships with clients to obtain the best possible result for the Injustice caused to them. Instruct and assist clients with providing a plan of action to obtain confidential and sensitive information to further their matter that in return will provide a positive outcome to their claim. Assist clients virtually, identifying values and goals. Assist supervisory paralegal and lead attorney with mass communications and deadlines. Comply with all policies, and procedures. Complying data as required by the Court. Litigation Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM
William McBride Law Group, PA/ Oct 2019 to Aug 2020 Case management for Plaintiff's personal injury firm. Answer and help prepare discovery, including requests to produce and interrogatories. Meetings and other extensive client communications. Requests for medical and billing records. Preparation of checks for clients and medical providers. Drafting and filing of pleadings and necessary litigation documents. Calendaring of hearings, and all litigation deadlines and dates. Scheduling of depositions and mediations. Preparation of mediation, arbitration, and trial binders. Communications and negotiations with medical providers and health insurance companies i.e., Medicare and Medicaid. Paralegal II
Albuquerque, NM
FSA Federal/ Aug 2018 to Jun 2020
I was a Paralegal II under contract with the U.S. Attorney's Office. I managed my own case load and was responsible with assisting in prosecution of criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity. Drafted legal documents such as complaints, seizure warrants, subpoenas, lis pendens, depositions notices, discovery, and various pleadings as needed. Prepared correspondence such as claim letters and transmittal forms. Prepared cases for criminal or civil litigation, to include filing and recording documents. Perform complex legal research using Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and PACER. Search public records for information pertinent to case matters. Extensive calendaring. Assist with trial preparation, including witness lists, exhibits and trial books. Documents management skills using Excel and Outlook. Used multiple software applications. Opened, maintained, and closed case files. Delivered highest quality work under extreme pressure. Provided training to unit staff. Extensive contact with Federal agencies. Attended monthly Unit meetings.
Paralegal Specialist
Albuquerque, NM
PAE, Inc./ Nov 2018 to Jul 2019
I assisted in reviewing and analyzing as a contractor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the collection of debts in criminal cases. including restitution and fines. Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluate civil collection referrals and implement applicable measures to collect civil judgments. Review incoming material and independently determine the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, and answers. Conduct asset investigations in appropriate cases to recover restitution owed to crime victims. Coordinated with the USAO victim/witness staff to ensure adherence to current. Followed departmental guidelines relation to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notify and assist appropriate federal agencies with procedures for recovery of victim compensation. Provided litigation support to Assistant U.S. Attorney. Maintenance of records and ran analytic reports. Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Legal Group/ Feb 2015 to Oct 2017
My duties included working closely with supervising attorney’s and assisting with family law matters. Preparation of legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and filing with minimal supervision. Provided case work support, monitored cases, court appearances, case organization, and extensive calendaring. Screened calls for potential clients. Extensive communications with clients and opposing parties. Provided translation of documents and interpretation for Spanish speaking clients. Met all monthly billing requirements. Paralegal/Office Manager
Albuquerque, NM
Freedom Law Center/ Sep 2012 to Jan 2015
I assisted in managing and overseeing all office matters. Duties included legal research, data processing, summarizing of records, preparation of trial notebooks, and electronic filing in district and federal court. Civil and criminal case management, extensive calendaring, translating of legal documents e.g., birth, and marriage certificates. Initial intake process for all potential clients. Collections of payments, daily deposits. Managed all re Legal Assistant/Receptionist
Albuquerque, NM
Office Of Sarah Reinhardt/ May 2011 to Jan 2012
Duties included a high volume of screening calls, legal research, and data processing. Summarizing of records. Electronic filings, translation of certified legal documents. Case management, extensive calendaring. Frequent client contact and collecting of payments, and making daily bank deposits. Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM
The Spilca Group/ Dec 2008 to May 2011
Duties included extensive client contact, legal research, and data processing. Summarizing of legal documents for immigration and legal guardian cases. Assisting attorney in trial. Conducting and meeting with federal agencies. Case management, extensive calendaring, and translation of certified legal documents. Learning and installation of program software. Customer Service Representative
Albuquerque, NM
Lockheed Martin/ Jan 2007 to Mar 2008
Duties included answering inbound calls for immigration cases. Provided case updates to clients and immigration officials. Necessary attention to detail and the ability to gather details about client specific situation.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Paralegal Certificate Program
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
REFERNCES
Carlos Obrey-Espinoza, Esq. Tel:
Steven R. Kotz, AUSA Tel:
Melissa Murphy, Supervisory Paralegal Specialist for us U.S. Attorney’s Office Tel:
(505) 977-940
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