Eduardo Versailles
Litigation Paralegal
San Miguelito,Panama
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction, motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Paralegal
Berkovitch & Bouskila PLLC
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Draft and File Discovery Responses
- Draft and File Note of Issues
- Draft and File Proposed Orders/Judgments
- Draft and File RJI's (Requests for Judicial Information)
- Draft and File notice of withdrawals
- Prepare and Draft Motions for Summary Judgment
- Review all answers filed and assisting the paralegal assigned to the case to figure out the next steps in the litigation process.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Assisted in achieving favorable legal outcomes by preparing persuasive legal arguments and briefs.
Legal Assitant
De Castro & Robles
Panama City, Panama
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research for case preparation, contributing to significant increase in successful case outcomes.
Audit Assistant
Maxell Latin America
Panama City, Panama
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Supported the completion of high-quality audits with diligent documentation and attention to detail.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices, and bank records.
- Verified financial statements and records to uphold accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Education
Diploma in Property And Registry Law - Law
Panama Center of Educational Excellence
Panama City, Panama 05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Political Science
Santa Maria La Antigua University (USMA)
Panama City, Panama 05.2018 - 10.2023
Skills
Litigation support
Document filing
Discovery management
Document drafting
Contract review
Proficient in MS office
Proofreading
Court filing
Corporate law
Case management
Motion drafting
Pre-trial preparation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/20/00
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Diploma in Property And Registry Law - Law
Panama Center of Educational Excellence
05.2023 - 12.2023
Paralegal
Berkovitch & Bouskila PLLC
05.2023 - Current
Legal Assitant
De Castro & Robles
03.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Political Science
Santa Maria La Antigua University (USMA)
05.2018 - 10.2023
Audit Assistant
Maxell Latin America
09.2017 - 12.2017