California licensed attorney and legislative consultant with nine years experience working in and around the California State Legislature, holding top positions for members of both the Senate and the Assembly. Former extern for the now Chief Judge of the Sacramento Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Graduate of McGeorge School of Law, with Distinction, and a member of the Traynor Honor Society for academic excellence, as well as a primary editor for the legislative section of the McGeorge Law Review. Available for legal research and writing, including pleadings, law and motion practice, demand and settlement letter drafting, alternative dispute resolution, document review, limited scope representation, general legal advice, etc., as well as legislative and regulatory tracking, drafting and analysis. Currently working remotely from Antigua, Guatemala.
Gloria C.
Senior Bilingual Immigration Paralegal
Sacramento, California
$25/hr$25 per hour4.9 (4) 10 jobs $6K+ total earnings
Possess a Bachelors Degree in Law Studies and an ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate, with 16 years of experience as an immigration paralegal. Also am qualified to translate legal and non-legal documents from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Have worked for large and small law firms for over 19 years and currently want to focus on freelance work, full-time. Have had four years of experience being an independent contractor assisting many clients to prepare government forms, translate documents, and do some research for new cases.
I am very flexible with respect to working hours. Deadlines are very important for me and will review your content as many times as it takes for it to exceed your expectations.
Winston T.
Legal Consultant | WRITER | Researcher
Sacramento, California
$50/hr$50 per hour4.9 (56) 141 jobs $70K+ total earnings
6 Years of Proven Legal Writing Excellence | Serving Pro Se Litigants, Solo Practitioners & BigLaw Firms
Professional Overview
Seasoned legal researcher & writer with 6+ years of comprehensive experience crafting winning legal documents for diverse clientele ranging from pro se litigants to Fortune 500 corporate counsel at top-tier law firms. Expert in federal and state court procedures, discovery management, and complex litigation support with a track record of meeting critical deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of legal writing and research.
Core Legal Document Expertise
Civil Litigation & Court Pleadings
✅Complaints & Lawsuits - Federal and state court filings across multiple jurisdictions
✅Motion Practice - Motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, sanctions motions
✅Responsive Pleadings - Opposition briefs, replies, and counter-motions
✅Appellate Brief Writing - Appeals preparation and appellate court submissions
Discovery Management & Document Production
✅Discovery Requests - Interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission
✅Discovery Responses - Strategic objections and comprehensive answers
✅Motion to Compel - Enforcement of discovery obligations and protective orders
✅Document Review - Privilege logs, production schedules, and compliance monitoring
Specialized Practice Areas
General Civil Litigation - Complex multi-party disputes, business torts, and civil rights matters
Contract Law - Breach of contract claims, commercial agreements, and contractual disputes
Personal Injury - Motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and insurance claims
Estate & Probate Litigation - Partition petitions, estate claim objections, inheritance disputes
Immigration Law - USCIS petitions, removal proceedings, family-based applications
Sanctions & Compliance - Rule 11 motions, discovery sanctions, court compliance
Legal Research & Analysis
✅Case Law Research - Westlaw, LexisNexis, and public database proficiency
✅Statutory Interpretation - Federal and state law analysis
✅Precedent Analysis - Citation formatting (Bluebook, ALWD, local rules)
✅Legal Memoranda - Issue spotting, legal analysis, and strategic recommendations
Available Services
🎯Legal Document Drafting & Review
🎯Motion Practice & Brief Writing
🎯Discovery Management & Responses
🎯Appellate Brief Preparation
🎯Legal Research & Memoranda
🎯Court Filing & Deadline Management
🎯Immigration Petition Assistance
🎯Estate Litigation Support
Ready to deliver exceptional legal documents that achieve your litigation goals. Contact me for fast, professional legal writing support.
Kristin P.
Jill of All Trades - Proficient at All, Master of Many
Sacramento, California
$30/hr$30 per hour4.8 (7) 13 jobs $10K+ total earnings
I am an experienced, well-rounded, and self-driven professional. My previous experience includes everything from entertainment industry and financial work to legal secretary and paralegal tasks under contract counsel for the California Office of the Attorney General. I specialize in research (internet and hard copy), transcription, salient data gathering and analysis, data entry (both 10-key and standard), and proofreading/editing. I also have experience with copywriting and social media management. I am a certified paralegal (UC Berkeley - 2015). Combined with a great work ethic and excellent people skills, I believe myself to be an asset to any company who may present me a professional opportunity.
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