Administrative Assistant

FRANCISCO CORDERO, JR.

Los Angeles, CA 213-***-**** *******.******@*****.***

Bilingual (English–Spanish) Legal Assistant Intake Specialist Litigation Support

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and bilingual legal professional with over 10 years of experience supporting attorneys in litigation, client intake, and case management. Skilled in legal document drafting and e-filing in both state and federal courts. Proficient in legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and AI-powered tools. Experienced in CRM data entry, legal intake processes, subpoena processing, trial preparation, and calendar coordination. Adept with legal tech platforms including Clio, Notion, Trello, and Lawmatics. Strong bilingual translation and communication skills with a commitment to data confidentiality, compliance, and operational efficiency in tech-forward legal environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

California Defense – Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA June 2015 – Present

•• Draft, proofread, and e-file subpoenas, motions, and court documents across state and federal jurisdictions.

•• Maintain digital case files and coordinate with courts using platforms like Clio and court-specific e-filing portals.

•• Support attorneys with legal research using Westlaw and AI-enhanced research platforms.

•• Manage calendar scheduling for hearings, depositions, and client meetings.

•• Translate and interpret legal documents (English–Spanish) with cultural accuracy and confidentiality.

•• Collaborate with legal teams to improve tech-based workflows and trial prep processes.

Housing Authority of Los Angeles – Suitability & Eligibility Analyst

Los Angeles, CA Mar 2014 – May 2015

•• Translated legal documents for internal departments and public outreach in both English and Spanish.

•• Conducted client intake and recorded eligibility data using case management software.

•• Managed digital archiving of case files and implemented streamlined letter-generation procedures.

•• Coordinated appointments and facilitated public communication with professionalism and discretion.

Vavoulis, Weiner & McNulty – Administrative Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CA Oct 2006 – Oct 2012

•• Transcribed Spanish-language depositions for use in forensic and litigation review.

•• Entered legal records (e.g., life care plans, medical files) into proprietary case tracking systems.

•• Supported attorneys in preparing legal and financial documents for internal and external review.

Los Angeles Community College – Citizenship Office Assistant

Los Angeles, CA Mar 2004 – Sept 2006

•• Assisted clients with N-400 naturalization applications and provided legal process clarification.

•• Promoted services at community events and interpreted official documents into Spanish.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

California State University, Los Angeles

Certificate in Legal Interpretation & Translation (English–Spanish) – Completed October 2013

TECHNICAL TOOLS & SOFTWARE

Clio, Lawmatics, Lead Docket, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Notion, Trello, Microsoft Office Suite, E-filing Portals, Adobe Acrobat, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

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