Jasmine E. Citarella

From reception to administrative assistance to my high-touch paralegal acumen, and have acquired a myriad of skills. My progressive experiences range from processing mail, data entry, filing, organizing offices, inventory, minor IT support, writing emails, handling calls, training new hires, Admin work, case briefing, and pre-litigation, as well as litigation. I have specialized in Discovery for the last 4 years both in Propounding as well as Responding and have taken up more responsibilities to broaden my legal knowledge – even writing Declarations, CMS, e-file, and serving documents on opposing counsel.

Litigation Manager - R23 Law APC - Remote

(2025-07)

I am the Litigation Manager with duties that include overseeing the calendaring, drafting complaints, deposition notices, CMS, discovery, and filing documents with both federal and state court. I manage a team of eight, this inclused VA's, legal assistants and attorneys. I update all of our client files, case logs/notes, follow up with clients and opposing counsels.

Within this role I have the opportunity to not only support my team but create new process to streamline workflow as well as make guides to properly complete tasks such as filing documents with the courts.

Paralegal - Undisclosed - Remote

(2022-01 - 2025-06)

Currently, I have been working contracted positions as a Paralegal remotely (I have an NDA for the company) I have worked both in Litigation and pre-litigation and for an auto insurance company. I work closely with my customers and/or clients. I specialize in personal injury and discovery. I know how to file in 5 states and also know how to file federally.

Legal Assistant - Schank and Associates - Riverside, CA

(2021-03 - 2022-01)

A Family law firm where I work closely with the Supervising Attorney as a Legal Assistant. I am being mentored by an Attorney here to work on my challenging tasks. I have learned to fax files with San Bernardino, e-submit with Riverside, and update the current files.

A majority of my time is spent maintaining the files we have both digitally as well as physically. I create the physical files for new clients & close them as well. I am in charge of overseeing the organization of the office & keeping the Associates and Supporting staff informed of the new COVID-19 Mandates.

I route the mail as well & send email updates to the Clients regarding their cases. I have recently had the pleasure of working on a few projects that better utilize my skills such as an I & E, Proofs of Service, Discovery & Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure.

Law Clerk on Discovery - William Green and Associates - Anaheim, CA

(2020-10 - 2021-03)

Law Clerk on Discovery for a Personal injury Firm and conducted the interfacing with the clients. I correspond with opposing counsel to ensure we are updated on due dates as well as ask for extensions as needed. As of late, I have been working on Motions and becoming more familiar with Citing from the Civil Code.

I work and communicate with the Paralegal in the office, my file Clerk, and my Attorney daily to keep up to date on cases. I file, update digitally, follow up on all my cases, and serve the documents.

Office Manager - Italian Citizenship Assistance - Riverside, CA

(2019-04 - 2020-10)

I was the Office Manager of a small office in Riverside. I was in contact with the office in Italy, arranging meetings, assigning work, creating folders for new clients, and tracking the progress of existing clients' cases. I bought supplies for the office, arranged the catering, and was in charge of keeping the employees informed of the new COVID-19 Mandates.

I arrange the telekinetic communications with our home office in Italy and all the Communications with the Clients. I set up all the phone, internet accounts, computers, printers, and shipping accounts we used in the office. I was in charge of the company card and ensured the employees had enough money to pay for the documents we had to mail out.

Legal Secretary - Fisher Phillips - Irvine, CA

(2019-07 - 2020-03)

This was a workman's compensation and defense firm. I worked in office services as a Legal Secretary. I made Exhibits, Binders, Velo-bound documents, slideshows, booklets for presentations, and pamphlets for meetings.

I organized supplies and stocked all 110 offices as well as all 3 kitchens. I set up, managed, booked, and cleaned all of the conference rooms. I organized a food drive while there along with the many of the company parties held at the office.

I ordered, picked up, and set up lunches for Attorneys during Depositions in addition to any conferences held for the staff.

Personal Assistant to the Director of Costuming - The Renaissance Pleasure Faire - Irwindale, CA

(2018-03 - 2019-05)

I worked seasonally as a Personal Assistant to the Director of Costuming. I run errands, take Memos to other departments, and file paperwork. I organize the costume trailer and put costumes away when they are returned. I assist with dressing actors and making small repairs to their costumes.

Verification Specialist - AppleOne - Riverside, CA

(2017-05 - 2018-07)

I worked at a call center as a Verification Specialist for a background check company. I call applicants, clients, schools, and past employers of applicants. I called on the client's behalf to confirm the applicant went to school and was employed where they stated. I mailed, faxed, and emailed a myriad of people to get information. I had to make 80 to 90 calls a day.

Stocker - Amazon - San Bernardino, CA

(2016-10 - 2017-05)

As a Stocker, I worked in the fresh department, which is essentially a grocery store of the company. I took inventory of the items. It is very active and upbeat work. I had access to constraining, and we were able to work in other departments as well as the one I was hired for.

Diploma - La Mirada High School (2010)

Paralegal ABA - Paralegal Studies - Riverside Extension Program (2019)