Bilingual Legal Administrative Assitant

Vanilka L. Maiolino

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Duluth GA, 30096

Cell: 404-***-****

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Objective

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Seeking a Challenging Position as an Legal Assistant/ Secretary where I can utilize my expertise, clerical skills and experience in the field.

Summary of Qualifications

7 years of Legal and Administrative Assistant experience;

Excellent communication, drafting and computer skills;

High sense of diligence and ability to effectively multi-task several complex assignments with tight deadlines;

Strong critical thinking skills. Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to detail, good at organizing work and resolving problems that arise in day to day activities;

Great ability to develope excellent relationships with coworkers and clients;

Strong computer skills and knowledge of many software and online applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Word Perfect, Lexis Nexis, Transcribe, Adobe, Acrobat & West Law.

Professional Experience

Richard A. Rice, Jr., Esq. Atlanta, GA 2009

Translator

Upon call/request served as interpreter/ translator in Federal Criminal Cases, translated legal documents to be presented to the courts from Spanish to English, translated Plea Agreements and other Legal documents for the Attorney as well as the Clients. Assist in preparation of trials.

DeSimone & DeSimone Law Offices, Providence, RI 2/ 2008 6/2008

Legal/Administrative Assistant

Updated and managed agenda and calendar composed correspondence; routed incoming mail; in charge of the fillings with the different Courts as well as the Department of Homeland Security and Assisted in defense before EOIR. Handled Personal Injury cases maintaining files updated; translated and drafted foreign Legal documents from Spanish to English and vice versa; assisted Counsels in Criminal cases including but not limited to: Motions for Discovery and Inspection, assisted in preparation of trial material and evidence; Digest and index information obtained prior to trial; preparation of witnesses; conducted legal research; Workers Compensation cases and Civil Law; also Provided assistance to clients regarding their matters with the Firm and served as an interpreter before the Courts and Attorneys when needed.

Law Offices of Todd S. Dion, Esq., Providence, RI 11/2003- 2/2008

Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Perform office procedures in the everyday running of a legal office. Prepare and interpret legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas Motions for Discovery, Motions for Bond, Applications for Post Conviction Relief, Motions to Vacate Sentences, all types of Immigration forms including all types of Immigrant Visas Family and Employment Based as well as waivers for re-entry to the US, typed memos and Correspondence. Handled Personal Injury matters and some worker’s compensation. Researched factual and legal issues. Drafted criminal and civil appellate briefs. Maintained dockets and files, both manually and electronically. Prepare documents and organize materials for civil and criminal trials. Schedule appointments, court appearances, and depositions., managed all incoming and outgoing correspondence, ordered and dispersed office supplies, maintained highly complex client files; Filed and served all legal documents with the courts and opposing counsel, as well as with the Federal and State Courts, EOIR, Department of Homeland Security and National Visa Center. Made all travel arrangements for the Attorney Provided PA and admin support which included managing diaries, organizing meetings, arranging international travel processing invoices and expenses and general departmental administration; Performed extensive client contact; Prepared general correspondence, typing and proofreading documents. Provided timely and accurate processing of all work requests, including but not limited to Legal and Risk projects; Created and maintained a litigation database and hard copy filing system. Assisted Attorney in closings preparations, reviewed packages to assure compliance with Lender Specifications and helped performed closings, also translated for Attorney and Clients when required before the Courts and also at the office.

Morel & Associates, Providence, RI 2002-2003 Receptionist/Office Administrative Assistant

Routed telephone calls, greeted clients and visitors, provided assistance to clients with pre-qualification process. Furnished listings of available properties. Maintained database of Office listings using MLS system set up showings with agents and clients. Maintained files, drafted Purchase and Sales agreements and all other agency disclosure forms required. Assisted in loan processing, provided customer service and served as a liaison between the company and clients, translated and assisted in closings upon request.

Cranston Line Realty, Providence, RI 2001-2003

Administrative Assistant

Maintained files, schedule showings for Realtors, Used MLS to upload listing information as well as to provide lists to clients, draw purchase and sales agreements and all disclosures, assisted in prequalification process and also helped with loan processing, assisted and translated in closings.

Education

Universidad Central del Este 1993-1995

San Pedro de Macoris, Republica Dominicana

Business Administration, 2 year Degree completed.

San Pedro Apostol High School 1989-1993

San Pedro de Macoris, Republica Dominicana

High School Diploma

Notary Public

Gwinnett County

Foreign Language Skills:

Proficient in Spanish, written and Spoken

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Word, Outlook, Excel

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