Resume of Qualifications
DEBBIE GABRIEL
***** ****** ***** *****, *** 312
Canyon Country, CA 91387
cell 818-***-****
********@*****.**.***
Summary of Skills:
Self starter with initiative and ability to interface with clients and attorneys
Excellent typing ability - 90-100 words p/minute. Transcription of dictaphone tapes
Full knowledge of legal solutions and current changes in discovery practices
Background in insurance defense litigation and personal injury litigation
Professional Experience:
BURG & BROCK- Sherman Oaks, CA 8-2002 to 12-2009
Legal Assistant
I assisted 5 attorneys in this personal injury/litigation firm, with some criminal and family law cases thrown in. I managed an extensive litigation caseload and caseload shared with counsel off site. I was responsible for tracking discovery, both outgoing and incoming. I used the internet extensively to locate defendants to be served, interfaced with the private investigators and attorney services for status on their ‘outside’ services. I prepared lawsuits and assorted documents at attorney’s direction. I prepared CMCs, amendments, notices.
JAY ROTHMAN, ESQ. - Sherman Oaks, CA 3-2000 to 7-2002
Legal Assistant
I assisted one attorney who handled personal injury cases as a personal/litigation secretary. I reviewed all incoming and outgoing mail. I calendared all events and appointments. I prepared documents for court, transcribed tapes and summarized medical records.
HEMAR & ROUSSO, LLP - Encino, CA 5-1999 to 2-2000
Legal Secretary
I assisted two associates in this collection litigation firm. Responsible for calendaring all events and appointments. I prepared pro-forma litigation forms for Writs of Attachment, Possession, Execution, as well as preparation of Default Judgments (knowledge of both state court and federal court procedures). Prepared miscellaneous correspondence to clients. Interfaced heavily with the courts and clients
Further employment background upon request.