Beatrice Martinez

Experience

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  Friedman Sherwin & Scarola

  Aug 1995 - Dec 2008

  Legal Secretary Assistant

  Responsible for case management to partner and two attorneys in personal injury, and matrimonial law. Handled the drafting of correspondence and pleadings related to personal injury and Matrimonial. Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials. Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials. Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients. Maintained the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances. Composed and revised legal documents, including letters, depositions and court documents. Created and tracked all expenses and client accounts. Organized and prioritized the case loads of 3 attorneys. Followed up with clients on their medical treatment, requested medical reports, MRI/X-rays film, police report. Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review. Recorded and monitored court appearance dates. Interpreted and relayed legal information in a clear format for clients. Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys’ request. Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories. Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence. Directed incoming calls to appropriate staff members. Provided Spanish translation services for clients, and attorneys. Show less

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  Gelman Gelman Wiskow & MCcarthy

  Jan 2009 - May 2019

  Litigation Secretay

  Provide Litigation Assistant support to the managing partner as requested. Conduct client interviews and all client intake services. Collected data to prepare and draft settlement packages for clients. Interpret and relay legal information in a clear format for clients. Draft various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys’ request. Correspond daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys. Follow up with clients on their medical treatment, request medical reports, MRI/X-rays film, police report and daily dictation. Maintain contact with clients, courts, and counsel. Schedule all IME’s appointments, conference, deposition, etc. Draft legal complaints, summons and interrogatories. Train new employees on office equipment and job duties. Direct incoming calls to appropriate staff members. Mail and arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials. Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials. Maintain the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances. Act as a Spanish liaison between clients, and attorneys. Receive and disburse all incoming mail. Proof documents and submit to attorneys for review. Open new client files and new matters. Coordinate and schedule meetings and telephone conferences. Record and monitor court appearance dates. Maintain office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders. Work as an integral member with attorneys, and fellow legal assistants. Show less

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  People’s Choice Tax Service

  Sept 2018 - now

  Tax Preparer
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  BRONSTON LEGAL, PLLC

  May 2019 - now

  • Litigation Paralegal

    May 2019 - now

  • Litigation Paralegal

    May 2019 - now
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  Hollingsworth Law Firm

  Oct 2020 - now

  Litigation Paralegal