Eleni Hernandez (Gray)
South Daytona
Summary
Highly accurate Paralegal Specialist adept at assisting with diverse areas such as international, contract and fiscal law. Excellent listening, reading, and writing skills. Seeking to offer many years' experience in legal assistance to a dynamic new role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
Daytona Beach
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in preparing case files for court hearings.
- Drafted legal documents, including petitions and affidavits, with precision.
- Maintained organized records of case files and documentation for easy access.
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary information for cases.
- Coordinated schedules for attorney meetings and court appearances efficiently.
- Attended court proceedings such as hearings and trials as requested by attorneys.
- Collected data to prepare and draft settlement packages for clients.
- Prepared pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and other legal documents under the direction of an attorney.
- Gathered evidence to assist attorneys in their cases.
Legal Assistant- Atty Calendar Dept Lead
The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm
Valdosta
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for case preparation and client communication.
- Organized and maintained case files, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case strategy and analysis.
- Prepared trial binders and materials to support attorneys during court proceedings.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and court dates for multiple attorneys simultaneously.
- Coordinated discovery processes, including document collection and review tasks.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Evidence collection
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Sales expertise
- Goal oriented
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
10.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant- Atty Calendar Dept Lead
The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm
10.2020 - 10.2024
Penn Foster Career School