1. Consideration
Skills
Work History
Education
AZUCENA RIVERA
201 Triunfo Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361 | (C) 805-630-4922 | ar_freedomcoaching@aol.com
MS Office proficiency
Conflict resolution techniques
Investigation documentation
Legal/non-legal research
Critical Thinking
Database Management
In-depth criminal law knowledge
Licensed Paralegal
Excellent investigative and reporting skills
Account administration
Analytical
Document management
02/2007 to CurrentManager
Wheeler & Associates – Westlake Village, CA
Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Developed and managed up to 130 cases.
Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
11/2004 to 08/2007Transportation Security Officer
TSA Homeland Security – Newport Beach, CA
Screened all passengers, crew members and employees for weapons and contraband.
Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
CurrentBachelor of Arts: Project Management
Walden Univeristy - Online
2007Associate of Arts: Paralegal Studies
Platt College - Alhambra, CA
2006Ceritificate: Paralegal Core Studies
Intercoast College - West Covina, CA
2013Courses: Christian Theory