Adriana Recendez-Lugo

Experienced Paralegal with an ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate with a BA in Political Science in drafting motions in drafting responses to discovery items in e-filing

Resume

Paralegal with a B.A. in Political Science and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program seeking to bring academic and technical experience to a new and challenging environment. An organized and dedicated paralegal looking to work closely and grow with attorneys.

Motions, Motions, Motions

Drafted and prepared Motion for Trial Setting Preference, including: Notice of Motion, Memorandum of Points of Authorities, Declaration, [Proposed] Order, and made hearing reservation through CRS.

Discovery

Draft responses to Request for Admissions, Request for Production of Documents, Special Interrogatories, and Form Interrogatories.

Serving

Utilize the California Secretary of State and local county website to find agents for process and status for corporations, LLC's, and fictituous names.

Trial Docs

Prepare trial documents, such as Joint Witness List, Joint Exhibit List, Joint Statement, and Proposed Jury Instructions.

 

 

Education

Cerritos College ● Graduated: Fall 2018

ABA approved paralegal certificate

California State University, Long Beach ● Graduated: Summer 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

 

Ruprecht-Karls-Univesität Heidelberg ● Fall 2013 – Spring 2014

Study Abroad - Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

 

Skills

Legal Software Programs

Word Processing

Abacus, CourtCall, RapidLegal, CRS, EAMS

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro

Languages

Other Software & Skills

Spanish: Conversational

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

 

Professional Experience

Law Offices of Steve Lopez ● Downey, CA ● Paralegal ● July 2018 – present

·      Drafted and prepared Motion for Trial Setting Preference, including: Notice of Motion, Memorandum of Points of Authorities, Declaration, Proposed] Order, and made hearing reservation through CRS.

·      Utilize RapidLegal to e-file pleadings, such as Writ of Execution, Motions, Summons, and Complaints.

·      Draft responses to Request for Admissions, Request for Production of Documents, Special Interrogatories, and Form Interrogatories.

·      Prepared trial documents, such as Joint Witness List, Joint Exhibit List, and Proposed Jury Instructions.

·      Draft and edit correspondence to clients and opposing parties on behalf of attorney.

·      Utilize EAMS to file documents and find party information for Workers’ Compensation cases.

·      Calendar hearings, client meetings, and consultations through Outlook.

 

Franchise Customs ● Lake Forest, CA ● Executive Assistant ● July 2016 – May 2017

·      Prepared a variety of designs for clients in draft and final form using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

·      Monitored office supplies and researched cost saving opportunities with suppliers.

 

ABA Approved Courses

California Civil Procedure

·      Created Summons, Complaints, Civil Case Cover Sheets, Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendums, and other Judicial Council forms utilizing Legal Solutions Plus.

·      Prepared Complaints with multiple Cause of Actions on Judicial Council forms and on pleading paper.

·      Familiarized with the California Rules of Court.

 

Advanced Civil Procedure

·      Prepared Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Requests for Admissions on pleading paper.

·      Analyzed a factual situation and prepared the appropriate Motion to Compel Further Responses.

·      Prepared a Trial Brief.

 

Business Law ● Legal Research ● Estate Planning for the Paralegal ● Computer Legal Software