Maricela Lopez

Philosophy
For nearly a decade, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals receive a well-prepared...Read more
Education
- University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, September, 2017 - Registered Legal Document Assistant, Orange County, CA
Reg. No. LDA #514, June, 2020 - Autonomous University of Baja California School of Law Tijuana, BC
Licensed to Practice Law in Mexico May, 2015 - University of Córdoba Córdoba, Spain
Legal Studies, February-October 2014
Experience
United Consulting Network, LLC, May 2020 – Present
Managing Director
- Assist individuals in the preparation of legal documents
- Consult with attorneys and aid in the preparation of cases
Law Office of Cameron Talley, APC, December 2017-March 2020
Paralegal
- Provided paraprofessional legal assistance to senior attorney in all stages of litigation matters related to high profile murder, sex offense and assault cases.
- Hand-on experience working with complex matters from start to finish. Preliminary hearing preparation, trial preparation, and courtroom support (second-chair in counsel table)
- Researched and analyzed statutes, legal articles and case law
- Drafted pleadings and motions
- Communicated with Deputy District Attorneys
- Managed large scale of discovery
- Reviewed case files and docket reports to evaluate each individual’s matter
- Organized files and legal documents
- Supported company operations by maintaining office systems and supervised staff
Brian Kenneth Johnson Law Practice, June 2017-September 2017
Paralegal
- Drafted legal documents, conducted case investigations, issue spotting, and document review
First District Court of Federal Criminal Proceedings, September 2014 – April 2015
Instituto Federal de Defensoría Publica Aplicación de Conocimientos Jurídicos Penales ante los Juzgados de Distrito Federal
- Drafted pleadings and motions
- Conducted legal research
- Filed documents with the courts (Federal and Appeals)
- Trial preparation
Office of the Attorney General, December 2011- June 2013
PGJ EDO de B.C, Tijuana – Averiguaciones Previas
- Managed large scale of discovery
- Drafted pleadings and motions
- Drafted memos and correspondences