Casandra Jerez
E: *********@******.*** C: 780-***-**** A: Grande Cache, AB
Career Summary
Dedicated and compassionate indvidual with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering positive client relationships and collaborating effectively with law professionals. Committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and client cases.
Highlights
Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Work very well under pressure, adaptable, and ready to be a strong team player.
Prioritize client needs and expectations, ensuring deliverables met or exceeded requirements, fostering long-term relationships.
Relevant Skills
Administrative
Proficiency in handling administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing client records, filing documents, and answering phone calls
Capability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a busy law office environment.
Knowledge of law terminology and procedures to effectively communicate with law professionals and clients
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, addressing their inquiries, providing assistance, and maintaining a professional and empathetic demeanor
Familiarity with standard law administrative office procedures and protocols, including client check-in/check-out procedures, and documentation requirements
Assisted lawyers with administrative tasks such as preparing Diarization of files, opening files in Epona, Unity, and Esilaw
Handle any scheduling conflicts or issues that arise, such as double bookings or overlapping appointments, by finding suitable resolutions in collaboration with lawyers and clients.
Customer Service
Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, addressing their inquiries, providing assistance, and maintaining a professional and empathetic demeanor
Act as a liaison between team members, management, and other stakeholders
Ensure effective information sharing, feedback loops, and alignment on project objectives and priorities.
Resolve conflicts and address any issues or concerns raised by team members in a timely and constructive manner
Sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse client populations, fostering inclusive and respectful interactions in the law office setting
Communicated with clients about case updates
Coordinated witness interviews and depositions
Computer Skills
Ability to navigate and update electronic client records systems accurately and efficiently
Proficiency in using software applications specific to law offices, such as scheduling software, billing software, and electronic diarization record systems
Proficiency with using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, ect.
Ensured all billable hours were accurately recorded
Assisted with drafting legal documents (contracts, pleadings, wills, trusts, etc.)
Prepared trial exhibits and evidence
Drafted motions and court filings
Employment History
Paralegal (Practicum 140 Hours), Bosecke Law LLP, Edmonton, AB 2024
Bartender, Rockies Bar and Grill, Grande Cache, AB 2021
Recpetionist, Snap Fitness, Edmonton, AB 2016
Receptionist, Laurier Law Office, Edmonton, AB 2015
Education and Training
Paralegal Diploma
CDI College, Calgary, AB
High School Diploma
EW Pratt High School, High Prairie, AB
References
Available upon request