Data Entry Clerk
Resume:
Valerie Dominguez
Waterbury, CT 06705
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Professional Summary
Experienced Paralegal and Office Manager with over 20 years in legal and administrative roles, skilled in case management, client intake, document preparation, and bilingual Spanish-English communication. Adept at supporting attorneys, managing databases, and delivering exceptional customer service. Seeking roles as Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant, or Receptionist to leverage strong organizational and client relations skills in a dynamic office environment. Work Experience
Paralegal/Office Manager
Law Offices Michael R. Corsello, LLC-Norwalk, CT
October 2022 to September 2025
* Opened and managed Criminal, Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning cases
* Assisted with client intake and completed intake paperwork for new cases
* Notified insurance companies of representation and requested medical records
* Initiated litigation process via e-file when required
* Drafted demands, Last Will and Testament, Living Wills, and Power of Attorneys
* Assisted clients with Pardons and guided them through the application process
* Requested police reports and body camera footage as needed by attorneys
* Translated for attorneys and clients in Spanish
* Filed appearances, motions to continue, and motions to change protective orders
* Scheduled depositions and managed court hearing schedules Legal Caseworker
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants-Stamford, CT January 2024 to April 2025
* Collected and reviewed information from shelters housing immigrant children
* Scheduled and conducted client meetings within 10 days of arrival
* Arranged translators for non-Spanish speaking clients
* Advised clients of their rights and explained available relief options
* Performed Intake interviews and obtained written permissions
* Entered client information into multiple databases and scanned signed forms
* Collaborated with attorneys to complete applications and gather supporting documents
* Drafted motions and provided Spanish translation support Legal Assistant
Adelman Hirsch & Connors, LLP-Bridgeport, CT
February 2020 to April 2022
* Managed office files, including scheduling, documentation, scanning, and filing
* Maintained and updated client files with medical records, bills, and legal documents
* Managed calendar for meetings, depositions, interrogatories, and trial dates
* Communicated case updates to clients and attorneys via phone, email, and mail
* Translated for Spanish-speaking clients during meetings
* Answered multi-line phones and relayed messages
* Prepared and distributed mail, and handled document delivery via USPS, FedEx, or UPS
* Prepared documents for Marshal service and e-filed court documents
* Conducted research on clients and defense parties using online platforms Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Michael R. Corsello, LLC-Norwalk, CT July 2016 to January 2020
* Managed over 100 office files, including scheduling, documentation, and filing
* Maintained and updated client files with intakes, medical records, and legal documents
* Handled ERISA and DAS/Medicare liens and communicated with insurance companies
* Prepared demand packages for pre-litigation cases
* Managed calendar for meetings, depositions, and trial dates
* Filed issues with the Workers Compensation Commission
* Scheduled and analyzed Independent Medical Evaluations and reports
* Translated for Spanish-speaking clients during meetings
* Assisted with multi-line phone answering and message relay Office Manager
Wilson Electric, LLC-Stamford, CT
March 2014 to August 2016
* Answered phones and provided customer service support
* Scheduled technicians for tune-ups and electrical jobs
* Managed accounts payable and receivable
* Distributed incoming mail and prepared customer proposals and contracts
* Processed invoicing and scheduled inspections and permits
* Implemented a new filing system to improve organization
* Created a customer database to track maintenance and account information
* Used Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access to support daily operations Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
FSW, Inc-Bridgeport, CT
February 2013 to March 2014
* Greeted, assisted, and announced clients entering the building
* Prepared outgoing mail and distributed incoming mail
* Answered multi-line phones and transferred calls to appropriate departments
* Assisted office manager with processing check requests and obtaining signatures
* Took inventory and processed orders for office and cleaning supplies
* Assisted with meeting preparations, including food orders and room setup
* Supported Administrative Support and Facilities Coordinator with daily tasks Front Desk Administrator/Clinician Assistant
Child & Family Guidance Center of Fairfield County-Bridgeport, CT September 2005 to October 2012
* Greeted, assisted, and checked in all clients
* Assisted clients with intake paperwork and managed case openings and closings
* Verified client medical insurance daily
* Supported clinicians and psychiatrists with client paperwork and letters
* Scheduled appointments for psychiatric evaluations
* Helped clients without insurance complete applications and set fees
* Collected co-pays and sliding scale fees from clients Education
Paralegal Studies (Certification)
Post University-Waterbury, CT
September 2018 to July 2019
Computerized Office Technology (Certificate)
J. M. Wright Technical High School-Stamford, CT
September 1989 to June 1994
Academic Studies (High school)
J. M. Wright Vocational Technical High School-Stamford, CT August 1989 to June 1994
Languages
• English
• Spanish - Fluent
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
August 2024 to July 2030
Certified Notary Public
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