Needles
Ariana Sorto
Paralegal/Administrative Professional
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Ambitious, Enthusiastic, technologically-savvy professional driven to provide over five years of experience in administrative and legal support to a challenging new position. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing diverse range of tasks to meet demands of any fast paced,ever changing environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Antezana & Antezana, LLC
Gaithersburg, MD
11.2017 - Current
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials and key evidence, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays for trials.
- Developed polished legal documents and paperwork, including motions, briefs, interrogatories, production of documents, etc. to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legal documents for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records, updating data and reporting findings to clients.
- Organized and conducted hearing preparation meetings with clients to prepare for upcoming trials.
- Accurately handled data entry for over 1.5k clients into company-based software.
- Developed and managed up to 150 cases on monthly basis.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Community Liaison
Senator James Rosapepe - Maryland General Assembly
Annapolis, MD
09.2017 - Current
- Worked under direction of state senator and delegates during legislative session to coordinate and maximize opportunities to serve represented public.
- Communicated with elected officials, volunteers, constituents and community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures; answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services
- Conducted research to determine efficient and productive ways to meet demands of constituents residing in represented district.
- Recruited, interviewed and trained volunteers to fill positions in community engagement & events department.
- Developed presentations and media to promote community resources and statewide legislative updates at public events.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and publications for internal and constituent needs using MS Office suite.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between staff, constituents and elected officials, tracking records and filing all documents.
- Coordinated, organized and managed community events, meetings, programs and public engagements on an annual basis.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Represented elected officials at weekly and monthly meetings with various organizations and variety of individuals, minimum 5 meetings per month.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Baltimore, MD 08.2013 - 05.2017
Certification of Completion - Pre-Law Program
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO 08.2020 - 11.2020
Skills
Document preparation
Legal Research
Litigation Support
Case Management
Administrative Support
Civil Law
Immigration Law
Personal Injury Law
Workers' Compensation Law
Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Document filing
Court transcription
Advanced word processing
Client service and support
Legal compliance
Records management
Billing systems and software
Software
PC Law
LexisNexis
Westlaw
MS Office
IWork
Timeline
Certification of Completion - Pre-Law Program
University of Colorado At Boulder
08.2020 - 11.2020
Paralegal
Antezana & Antezana, LLC
11.2017 - Current
Community Liaison
Senator James Rosapepe - Maryland General Assembly
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
08.2013 - 05.2017