Adriana Ferreira
Highland Mills,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented bilingual paralegal with experience supporting attorneys in case preparation, legal research, and client relations. Skilled in managing confidential documents, preparing reports, and coordinating case files with precision. Recognized for strong organizational and communication skills, and for collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and legal teams. Committed to delivering reliable, high-level support in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mitigation Paralegal
Court Consultation Services
Goshen, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 15+ active cases, supporting attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client coordination.
- Collect and organize client records from schools, hospitals, courts, and other institutions to provide critical information for case development.
- Conduct in-depth, investigative interviews with clients, their family members, employers, and other stakeholders to gather comprehensive background information.
- Draft client histories, case summaries, and reports while maintaining highly organized, confidential case files that directly support legal strategies.
- Coordinate meetings, court appearances, and client appointments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provide Spanish translation and interpretation to ensure clients fully understand the proceedings and enhance accessibility.
- Collaborate with private investigators by providing detailed instructions and following up to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Conduct wellness checks on clients, and participate in court-ordered supervised family visits to support compliance and client well-being.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster BOCES
Goshen, New York
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported classroom engagement by assisting teachers and encouraging student participation during class and playtime.
- Monitored children’s activities to ensure safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior.
- Fostered positive behavior by modeling patience, and teaching interpersonal skills.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with specific subjects or concepts.
- Observed and documented behaviors of children with developmental or behavioral challenges, reporting patterns such as repetitive or atypical actions to teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05-2024
Skills
- Legal and technical: legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis), document drafting and management, e-filing, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Airtable
- Language: fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
- Case management: case coordination, client relations, scheduling, and calendaring, administrative support
Certification
- Paralegal Certificate, St. John’s University – Issued July 22, 2024
Timeline
Mitigation Paralegal
Court Consultation Services
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Orange Ulster BOCES
07.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
St. John's University