DANIELLE GONGA
Gaithesburg,USA
Summary
Dedicated paralegal with over 6 years of experience in supporting legal teams and ensuring access to justice. Proficient in legal research, document preparation, and case management, with a strong understanding of legal procedures. Committed to upholding ethical standards and providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients alike. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, effectively manage multiple cases, and maintain confidentiality. Passionate about advocating for clients and contributing to positive legal outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Probate Paralegal
Parker, Simon & Kokolis, LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Drafting and filing legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and probate documents, including durable power of attorney.
- Organizing and maintaining client files, and ensuring timely filings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitor and track estate and trust administration developments and ensure timely updates to attorneys and clients.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Personal Assistant
Monaghan Household
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Managing budgets, inventory, and purchase of supplies while coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery and maintaining financial records.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Paralegal
Federal Court
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinates the timely processing of documents, manages office files and records, calendar hearings, and statistical reports.
- Provides appropriate legal forms, procedural information, and referrals according to court rules and guidelines.
- Prepares agendas, schedules appointments, and meetings, and may manage administrative minutes.
- Research files and computer databases; updates files, computer records and tracking systems; checks on-line databases, and collects and distributes related information.
- Ensure compliance with any or all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, policies and update staff on applicable changes.
Legal Assistant
Federal Court
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepare case files for hearing and assist attorneys during court hearings.
- Communicate with various attorneys and appropriate staff or general public related to case information.
- Document and maintain required records and statistics in case management databases.
- Utilizes computerized litigation techniques and software when applicable.
- Communicates with attorneys, legal enforcement officers, judges, and others in office
Legal Administrative Assistant
Federal Attorney's Office
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Calendars court hearings, appearances, and response dates for assigned attorneys.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
Law Office Clerk
Palmas County Forum Courthouse
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Assemble and organize information for legal forms and documents.
- Administrative tasks including answering phones, managing office supplies, filing, and greeting guests.
- Prepare legal memorandum.
- Research and study laws, regulations, and court decisions.
- Prepare legal drafts.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Education
Certified Paralegal Program (EXP 09/2024) -
University of The District of Columbia
01.2024
Certificate in Online Business Entrepreneurship -
Hudson County Community College
01.2021
Bachelor's in Law -
University of The State of Tocantins
01.2020
Professional Mediation Certificate -
Judiciary Branch
01.2019
Skills
- Legal research skills
- Understands confidentiality
- Probate Law
- Case file organization
- Legal Research
- Proofreading
- Document drafting
Personal Information
Title: Paralegal
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Probate Paralegal
Parker, Simon & Kokolis, LLC
03.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Monaghan Household
06.2022 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Federal Court
12.2020 - 12.2021
Legal Assistant
Federal Court
01.2019 - 12.2020
Legal Administrative Assistant
Federal Attorney's Office
12.2017 - 01.2019
Law Office Clerk
Palmas County Forum Courthouse
06.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Paralegal Program (EXP 09/2024) -
University of The District of Columbia
Certificate in Online Business Entrepreneurship -
Hudson County Community College
Bachelor's in Law -
University of The State of Tocantins
Professional Mediation Certificate -
Judiciary Branch
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