Elizabeth Martinez

Bilingual Litigation Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Los Angeles, CA.

advcaa@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

Robert Half & Associates, Los Angeles, CA. September 2022-Present

Litigation Secretary

E-filing, drafting

Requesting Legal documents

Creating discovery shells

Downloading file related documents

Calendaring

Proofreading

Scheduling, setting case related reminders

Bellinger & Suberg, LLP, Dallas, TX. January 2021-July-2022

Litigation Secretary/Legal Assistant

Drafted/revised all pleadings, orders, notices of hearings.

Created/revised real estate loan documents/closing documents/redline for any changes.

Maintained all digital/hard copy files, medical records, deposition transcripts, exhibits, attorney notes, photo’s, video’s, expert reports, all case summaries.

Update status memorandums on all caseload (160) Files.

Prepare legal documents including correspondence, discovery, pleadings, discovery shells.

Schedule and calendar client meetings, Experts depositions, mediations, hearings, deposition preparation meetings, ZOOM links for Trials, depositions, meetings, mediations, settlements meetings.

Download and save all incoming case related documents from the E-file Texas, State and Federal systems, links to medical records, exhibits, affidavits, verifications, deposition by written questions.

Collect, organize and maintain documents and files related to legal case matters.

Conduct minimal research for case relevance, real estate related brochures, dental board case information studies related to such case.

Transcription of all dictation, deposition summaries, case evaluations summaries, memorandums of case status to Insurance adjusters.

E-file, E/serve documents via E-file Texas, and Federal/Pacer websites.

Interact with courts, opposing counsel, Co-counsel, private investigators, process servers, court clerks, court coordinators.

Detail oriented with strong communication, typing and analytical skills.

Knowledge of court rules, procedures able to process tasks in a timely manner.

Created digital files and hard copy files, labels, subfolders, etc.

Quillin Law Firm-Dallas, TX October 2020-January 2021

Litigation Secretary/Receptionist

Calendar management using Outlook with ability to update, cancel and confirm meetings

Prepare and draft contracts and correspondence

Review and proofread documents

Develop and maintain relationships with all internal departments and external clients

Lead/contribute to special projects and department initiatives as assigned, demonstrating high levels of responsibility

Drafting and reviewing agreements/contracts

Implements, and evaluates improvements in business processes and practices

Build and maintaining relationships with internal parties and members of the organization; as well as understand the relationships and needs of external parties

Transcription of all dictation, deposition summaries, case evaluations summaries, memorandums of case status to Insurance adjusters.

E-file, E/serve documents via E-file Texas, and Federal Pacer websites.

Interact with clients, courts, opposing counsel, Co-counsel, private investigators, process servers, court clerks, court coordinators.

Detail oriented with strong communication, typing and analytical skills.

Knowledge of court rules, procedures able to process tasks in a timely manner.

Created digital files and hard copy files, labels, subfolders, etc.

Walters Balido & Crain - Dallas, TX September 2018 - July 2020

Bilingual/Litigation Legal Secretary

Open case matters, maintain and manage case matter calendars, docket and tickler systems and assist in tracking deadlines

Prepare shells for pleadings and motions and e-serve discovery, propounding discovery, pretrial and trial documents and final settlement documents with court

Provide administrative support, including time-entry, proof-reading and document drafting/editing

Finalize pleadings, complaints, answers, demurrers, motion papers, brief reports, etc.

Locate and compile necessary exhibits in support of motions

Submit email and file documents via e-file

Prepare trial notices, monitor state and federal websites to maintain case by case status and update case information sheets

Prepare outgoing correspondence to court, adjusters, insurance agents, final settlement releases and agreed order of dismissals

Prepare settlement correspondence and attaching settlement funds to attorneys, clients, medical providers, guardian ad litems, registry of the court and insurance providers

E-file orders of dismissal with the correct courts systems

Calendaring trial dates, mediation, depositions, pre-trial conferences and special settings

Translate from English to Spanish and Spanish to English for clients and attorneys

The Law Offices of J. Stephen Muncey - Dallas, TX

Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager February 2006 - September 2018

Directed all incoming calls, scheduled attorney client consultations and assisted clients calling for status

Interviewed clients and attended consultations with attorney

Greeted and provided case status to clients and medical providers

Notified insurance carriers and opposing counsel of representation of clients

Requested insurance information, medical records, billing records for all pre-litigation clients

Assisted litigation paralegals in preparing for disbursements of funds and settlements

Scheduled mediation, depositions and hearings

Ordered and maintained office supplies and processed payments

Handled probate cases, drafted guardianship pleadings, propounded discovery, responded it discovery

Drafted and responded to discovery, motions and pleadings

Prepared files for hearings or trials and attended final hearings

Prepared clients for hearings, mediations and trials

EDUCATION

High school or equivalent

Mountain View Community College

SKILLS:

• Legal Secretary (10+ years)

• Receptionist (10+ years)

• Scheduling (7 years)

• Billing (2 years)

• Outlook (10+ years)

• Microsoft Outlook

• Filing

• Organizational Skills

• Typing

• Word

• Legal Research

• Westlaw

• Lexis

• Microsoft Word/Microsoft Office

• Needles Software/Timeslips

• Outlook Software/Abacus

• QuickBooks/Excel/Pro Doc

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

February 2007 to December 2020

HIPAA Certified

Texas/California Notary Public

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