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Claudia Montells Cuza

Miami,Florida

Summary

Accomplished Legal Assistant with a proven track record at the Law Office of Daniela Carmona, PLLC, enhancing case management efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in legal document preparation and legal research, demonstrating a fast learning ability and adeptness in task prioritization. Successfully streamlined administrative processes, significantly reducing record retrieval times by implementing innovative digital filing systems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Daniela Carmona, PLLC
04.2024 - Current
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to the successful resolution of cases, effective communication with clients, and the acquisition of crucial information from government departments.
  • Streamlined administrative processes to improve case management efficiency, reducing documentation backlog and ensuring timely task completion.
  • Enhanced office operations by implementing an efficient digital filing system, significantly reducing record retrieval time.
  • Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing appointments with insurance companies, and ensuring timely submission of legal documents.
  • Reviewed and finalized letters, reports, and memos.

Legal Assistant

Ron Santiago De Cuba Company
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Facilitated effective meetings by preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Reduced risks through thorough contract reviews prior to execution or renewal.
  • Maintained attention to detail in managing the company's minute books.
  • Increased efficiency by drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents for corporate transactions.
  • Managed the contract drafting process, from the initial creation of templates to execution and filing.
  • Managed office scheduling and took notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Reviewed and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Prepared legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for cases related to the company's industrial property rights records.

Trademark Examining Attorneys

Cuban Office of Industrial Property
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • research and write decisions on various statutory and procedural issues
  • work with applicants to correct informal defects in applications
  • and approve applications for publication and registration.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law

University of Havana
Havana, CU
07.2016

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • File Organization
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Legal Research

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Daniela Carmona, PLLC
04.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Ron Santiago De Cuba Company
02.2022 - 11.2023

Trademark Examining Attorneys

Cuban Office of Industrial Property
01.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law

University of Havana
Claudia Montells Cuza