Resume for Juan Acosta : Resumizer.com

Juan Acosta

Address Not Published Online
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Cell: Cell Not Published Online
allaction2009 AT gmail DOT com

Objective

I am a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have extensive experience as a Legal Assistant, I love to learn, and am always up to the challenge. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer.

Skills

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish. Able to accurately and effectively translate conversations and documents in either language.
Effective communicator;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent research skills;
Excellent writing skills;
Strong organizational skills;
Implementation and effective supervision of filing systems;
Knowledge of and compliance with discovery in litigation;
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations;
Proficient in conduction online research;
Calendar scheduling;
Compliance with filing deadlines;
Familiar with Federal and State court rules;
Experienced with preparation of exhibits/trial materials;
Able to interact with court administration when necessary;
Preparation of motions/pleadings (affidavits, answers, complaints, depositions,notices orders,etc.)
Able to manage/supervise others.


Experience

Civil Action and Education Corporation, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Paralegal, Jul 2002 - Jun 2004
Case file management, maintenance and coordination; Create, prepare and send out all types of legal documentation; Translate conversations/documents (spanish/english); Converse with adversaries, judges and court clerks; Hand delivery of legal documents to courts; Retrieving case law from law libraries, scan folders, Westlaw, etc.; Managing attorney's calendars; Ensuring matters are handled expeditiously; Staying abreast of prospective changes within the law and within court systems;

Sachs and Sachs, LLP, New York, New York, Paralegal, Nov 2004 - Oct 2009
Case file management, maintenance and coordination; Create, prepare and send out all types of legal documentation; Translate conversations/documents (spanish/english); Converse with adversaries, judges and court clerks; Hand delivery of legal documents to courts; Retrieving case law from law libraries, scan folders, Westlaw, etc.; Managing attorney's calendars; Ensuring matters are handled expeditiously; Staying abreast of prospective changes within the law and within court systems;

Freelance Webmaster, 2409 Isabelle Avenue, Oct 2009 - Present
Website re-design; Digital image manipulation using image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop; Content Management


Education

National College of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Certificate of Paralegal Studies, June, 2002

References Available Upon Request