Christian Mateo
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Proficient paralegal with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experienced in case management, drafting legal documents, and enhancing attorney workflow. Skilled in managing complex tasks and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve project goals. I am committed to fostering teamwork and maintaining a strong work ethic for success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF ANDREW FRIEDMAN
NEW YORK, NY
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
- Organized case files and maintained document management systems for efficient access.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
- Drafted correspondence for clients and attorneys.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to government agencies.
Legal Assistant
SEAN JUAREZ & ASSOCIATES
STAMFORD, CT
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for court hearings and trials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
INTERNSHIP
CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HARTFORD, CT
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted in drafting legislative proposals and amendments for review.
- Researched policy issues and provided analysis to support decision-making.
- Reviewed incoming requests from constituents for assistance with state agency issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport, CT05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport, CT05-2022
Skills
- Document drafting
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Case management
- Proofreading
- Office administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Certification
Paralegal Certification
Timeline
Paralegal
LAW OFFICE OF ANDREW FRIEDMAN
02.2024 - 06.2025
Legal Assistant
SEAN JUAREZ & ASSOCIATES
05.2022 - 02.2024
INTERNSHIP
CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY
01.2022 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT