ARIC LEDESMA
Miami,FL
Summary
Ambitious young professional transitioning into new career field, bringing years of legal and management experience. Proven ability to understand business needs and deliver results effectively. Eager to apply my experience to support company goals and contribute to business development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Miami, FL
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated meetings, tracked action items, and ensured follow-ups to maintain case flow.
- Prepared reports to communicate litigation updates and metrics.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Collaborated with attorneys and vendors in all stages of litigation process.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
Property Management Assistant
Exclusive Property Management , LLC
Miami, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Engaged vendors and contractors for service and construction to fulfill repair needs.
- Coordinated problem-solving efforts with contractors at project sites.
- Collaborated with PM on a monthly basis to identify and predict necessary project adjustments.
- Managed accounts payable processes including vendor invoices, payment approvals and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledgers.
- Devised strategies to cut expenses and ensured consistent excellence in service.
- Conducted thorough research on regional legal requirements for property management.
Legal Assistant
Windhaven Insurance Company
Doral, FL
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Organized weekly schedules for attorneys to ensure smooth execution of legal engagements.
- Managed and processed legal invoices for two legal offices.
- Prepared trial-related pleadings, orders, and motions.
- Employed Microsoft Excel to record financial and vendor data daily.
- Assisted litigation manager in implementing an accounting system for monitoring legal costs at two locations.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2016
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Self-directed evaluation
- Clear communication
- Proficient in organization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Flexibility in changing environments
- Proficient in Google, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office 365
Timeline
Paralegal
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
11.2022 - 12.2024
Property Management Assistant
Exclusive Property Management , LLC
11.2020 - 10.2021
Legal Assistant
Windhaven Insurance Company
08.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida State University
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