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Resume

Jaime Ruiz
(530) 315- 8991 J------------

EDUCATION
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA - Bachelor of Science, Justice Studies, Minor Human Rights, May 2018
Butte College, Chico, CA- AA, Universal Studies; AA, Social & Behavioral Studies; AS, Administration of Justice, May 2016 GPA: 3.47
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Problem Solving, Adaptability, Collaboration, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Confidence, and Handling Pressure.
Language: Fluent in Spanish.
Projects
The Records Clearance Project at San Jose State helps clear people’s records in court.
Provide reviews of people’s rap sheets and the next steps in clearing the client’s record.
Gives legal presentations on expungement law in the community and at local jails.
Experience
Law Office of Rajat Kuver, Cupertino, CA - Legal Assistant May 2017-August 2017
Composed and revised legal documents for the attorney, including letters, and court filings.
Answered direct attorney phone lines and acted as a liaison between client and attorney.
Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines.
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara- Legal Intern August 2017 – May 2018
Selected to be part of the Bay Area corps of outstanding college students who commit one year to serve litigants who cannot afford attorneys.
Provided complete and accurate information to over 300 self-represented litigants in family law and small claims.
Designed superior court brochure explaining the small claims process.
Translated complex legal documents for Spanish speaking litigants.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Law Firm, Palo Alto, CA- Legal Receptionist January 2020- February 2020
Managed internal incoming, external international calls and telephone conference calls.
Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines
Performed a variety of administrative tasks for fourteen attorneys such as filing and maintaining records, copying documents, mailing, and scheduling appointments.
Awards/Activities: Pre-law society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Education Opportunity Program, Educational Talent Search and Dean Scholar.