Background

Highly driven paralegal. Interested in applying my educational background in crime, criminological theory, legal proceedings, and the courts to aid society with today’s broad range of issues. Prepared to handle the challenges that come with working in the field. Enthusiastic about sharing my own ideas and learning from others.

Job experience

• October 2023 - present
  Legal Assistant
  Patenaude & Felix, APC
  

  Evaluate court forms, prepare legal documents, complete data entry, conduct research, and utilize legal software to carry out various legal tasks related to debt collection.

• February 2023 - May 2023
  Virtual Law Office Intern
  College of the Canyons
  

  Conduct factual and legal research, complete documents necessary for discovery or litigation, meet with supervisor to evaluate documents for accuracy and completeness based upon legal standards and litigant’s factual situation.

• August 2017 - August 2023
  Teacher Assistant
  LAUSD
  

  Serve as a paraprofessional aide to teachers, provide individualized assistance to students, facilitate small group work, maintain safe and healthy learning and environment, adaptable to online learning.

Education

• College of the Canyons
  Certificate - Paralegal Studies
  

  2021 - 2023

  ABA Approved
• California State University, Northridge
  B.A. - Criminology and Justice Studies
  

  2019 - 2021
• College of the Canyons
  A.A. - Sociology
  

  2017 - 2019