Andres Hodges
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Dedicated Paralegal experienced in managing complex caseloads and meeting strict deadlines. Delivered high-quality legal support through effective organization, analysis, and dissemination of critical information while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Focused on contributing to team success and exercising independent judgment in legal and contractual matters.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Sean M Juarez and Associates
Stamford, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence for attorneys at personal injury law firm and immigration law.
- Managed client files, intake records, and case documents for Sean M Juarez and Associates.
- Coordinated discovery requests, responses, and document production for civil cases.
- Scheduled hearings, meetings, and deadlines using legal calendaring systems.
- Reviewed case materials and summarized facts for attorney preparation.
- Communicated with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on case updates.
- Prepared pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for litigation matters.
- Conducted legal research and summarized findings for attorneys.
- Drafted discovery requests, responses, and document review summaries.
- Coordinated court filings and service of process for active cases.
- Organized exhibits, deposition materials, and trial preparation binders.
Paralegal
Ventura Law Associates
Danbury, CT
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence for attorneys at personal injury law firm and immigration law.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
- Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
- Coordinated discovery requests, responses, and document production for civil cases.
- Managed client files, intake records, and case documents for Ventura Law and Associates.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
Education
J.D. - Law
Universidad Finis Terrae
Santiago de Chile 03.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
- Legal research
- Litigation support
- Civil litigation
- Document review
- E-filing systems
- Court filings
- Case management
- Client intake
- Legal compliance
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Paralegal of the Month in multiple times.
Timeline
Paralegal
Sean M Juarez and Associates
01.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Ventura Law Associates
02.2020 - 12.2023
J.D. - Law
Universidad Finis Terrae
03.2014 - 12.2018