Luis H. Vargas
Chicago
Summary
Detail-driven paralegal with 6+ years of experience supporting attorneys with case preparation, research, drafting, filings, interviews and client coordination. Known for strong organization, confidentiality, and managing high-volume caseloads accurately and on time. Highly resourceful, fast-learning, and committed to improving workflow efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Supervisor
Hilton O’Hare
- Sales Associate – Aramark/UNLV
Front Desk Representative
Palmer House Hilton
- CNA/MA – Aurora Facility
Paralegal
Blakesley Courtney, P.C.
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and legal documents under strict deadlines.
- Conducted case research, interviews, affidavits & documentation to support attorneys.
- Managed case calendars, client billing, discovery materials and confidential case files.
- Prepared clients for depositions, testimony and attorney meetings.
- Drafted briefs, statements, letters and correspondence with accuracy and clarity.
- Assisted with wills, real estate closing prep, exhibits and trial binders.
Supervisor/Manager
Fifth Ave. Restaurant Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Improved customer service quality and team efficiency through workflow changes.
- Created meeting agendas, communications and coordinated daily operations.
Education
Work Readiness Certificate -
HELP of Southern Nevada
01.2011
CPR Certified - undefined
Everest College
01.2007
OSHA & HIPAA Trained - undefined
Aurora Medical Center
01.2007
Skills
- Legal research & drafting
- Court filings
- Client/witness communication
- Civil litigation support
- Case file management
- Estate / probate support
- Office administration
- Scheduling & case coordination
- Medical & billing records
- Multilingual communication (English/Spanish/French)
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Timeline
Paralegal
Blakesley Courtney, P.C.
01.2014 - 01.2020
Supervisor/Manager
Fifth Ave. Restaurant Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Front Desk Supervisor
Hilton O’Hare
Front Desk Representative
Palmer House Hilton
CPR Certified - undefined
Everest College
OSHA & HIPAA Trained - undefined
Aurora Medical Center
Work Readiness Certificate -
HELP of Southern Nevada