P. c. L.
Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 11 monthsLos Angeles, United States
Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal
The Document Lady, LLC
- Freelance paralegal with 25 years of experience as a self-employed legal professional providing paralegal services on a contract basis to attorneys and law firms
- Maintaining autonomy over legal work under attorney supervision, including legal research, document drafting, and client interviews
- Adhering to ethical and educational requirements under California Business and Professions Code § 6450 and maintaining MCLE
- Areas of practice include Family Law, Probate, Trusts, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Tenants’ Rights, Contracts and Disputes, General Legal Disputes, Elder Abuse, Mediation/Arbitration, Civil Rights, Torts, and Criminal Law
- Providing remote paralegal services to all California counties
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 yearsSacramento, United States
RemoteSenior Civil Litigation Paralegal
Tabo Law Firm
- Remote family law senior paralegal responsible for drafting and preparation of pleadings, letters, and specialized discovery (propounding and responding)
- Preparing child custody litigation briefs and Domestic Violence Orders for petitioners and respondents
- Managing child custody mediation processes and drafting ex parte applications and motions for vocational evaluations, continuances, and calendaring due dates
- Skilled in rush and emergency preparation of pleadings, responses, and ex parte applications
- Experience in criminal defense motions and litigation
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 yearsLos Angeles, United States
Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal
Independent Contractor
- Provided research and trial preparation for Los Angeles Superior Courts in plaintiff automobile and premises liability cases
- Drafted complaints, reviewed and compiled medical records and charges, and prepared briefs, motions, and oppositions
- Conducted law and motion on discovery issues, propounded and responded to discovery, and managed client interviews and intake
- Prepared clients for depositions, hearings, and trials; conducted accident investigations and obtained witness statements
- Educated clients on litigation processes, courtroom conduct, and case issues to enable active participation alongside attorneys
- Provided in-court assistance at hearings and trials; primarily remote work
Jan 2013 - Dec 2024
12 yearsLong Beach, United States
Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices of Saman Behnam
- Conducted research and trial preparation for Los Angeles Superior Courts in general civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, including personal injury, contested trust and probate, business litigation, breach of contract, civil harassment, and domestic violence restraining orders
- Drafted complaints, verified complaints and answers, specialized discovery, meet and confer letters, discovery motions, trial briefs, and assisted attorneys in the courtroom during trials
- Managed law and motion matters, JAMS and private arbitration, propounded and responded to discovery (custom and JC form), and prepared oppositions to Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication
- Handled ex parte applications and oppositions, calendaring, and outstanding legal research on landlord-tenant, business litigation, real property disputes, damages, legal malpractice, and employment law
- Skilled in law office management, calendaring, and document organization for attorneys; performed on-site and remote work
Jan 2004 - Present
21 years 11 monthsSan Bernardino, United States
Private Paralegal Practice
Various California Attorneys and Professionals
- Offered paralegal assistance to trial attorneys in Southern California counties, focusing on research, drafting, and trial preparation for solo and small office practitioners
- Prepared and organized documents for hearings and trials, drafted appellate briefs, motions, civil complaints and answers
- Managed cases in general civil and business litigation, real and personal property matters, family law, insurance defense, ex parte applications and oppositions, discovery, summary judgment oppositions, probate, and labor board matters
- Demonstrated expertise in courtroom strategy, remote and on-site support
Jan 2000 - Dec 2012
13 yearsLos Angeles, United States
Executive Assistant/Paralegal
Benjamin R. Katz & Associates
- Provided collection and paralegal support and executive assistance to a financial advisor with a large clientele
- Prepared State and Federal tax returns for medical, dental, and other professional offices and businesses
- Conducted paralegal work in insurance defense and labor and employment law
- Assisted with office and corporate organization and management, drafting and preparing office manuals
- Performed both on-site and remote work until termination in March 2012 due to the death of Mr. Katz on March 28, 2012.
Summary
I have over 25 years of experience offering remote and on-site legal support in civil litigation. I excel in legal research, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and preparing clients for depositions and trials. I have honed my skills within various legal areas such as family law, probate, personal injury, and business litigation, always maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements.
My practical knowledge in document organization and case management allows me to operate with high autonomy while supporting attorneys in fast-paced environments. I continuously refine my expertise through hands-on work and ongoing education, ensuring a reliable, efficient approach to handling complex legal matters.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Corona Senior High School
Corona, United States
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts with Honors · Political Science and History · Riverside, United States
Western State University
Juris Doctorate with Honors · Law · Gunnison, United States
Certifications & licenses
Certified Paralegal
Business and Professions Code § 6450
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