Jaime Ruiz

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EDUCATION

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA - Bachelor of Science, Justice Studies, Minor Human Rights, May 2018

Butte College, Chico, CA- AA, Universal Studies; AA, Social & Behavioral Studies; AS, Administration of Justice, May 2016 GPA: 3.47

Skills

● Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

● Problem Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Confidence, and Handling Pressure.

● Language: Fluent in Spanish.

Projects

● The Records Clearance Project at San Jose State helps clear people’s records in court.

● Provide reviews of people’s rap sheets and the next steps in clearing the client’s record.

● Gives legal presentations on expungement law in the community and at local jails. Experience

Immigration firm Rajat Kuver, Cupertino, CA - Legal Assistant May 2017-August 2017

● Composed and revised legal documents for the attorney, including letters, and court filings.

● Answered direct attorney phone lines and acted as a liaison between client and attorney.

● Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara- Legal Intern August 2017 – May 2018

● Selected to be part of the Bay Area corps of outstanding college students who commit one year to serve litigants who cannot afford attorneys.

● Provided complete and accurate information to over 300 self-represented litigants in family law and small claims.

● Designed superior court brochure explaining the small claims process.

● Translated complex legal documents for Spanish speaking litigants. Willkie Farr & Gallagher Law Firm, Palo Alto, CA- Legal Receptionist January 2020- February 2020

● Managed internal incoming, external international calls and telephone conference calls.

● Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines

● Performed a variety of administrative tasks for fourteen attorneys such as filing and maintaining records, copying documents, mailing, and scheduling appointments. Awards/Activities:Pre-law society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Education Opportunity Program, Educational Talent Search and Dean Scholar.