Esmeralda Yaya
Miami,FL
Summary
Effective Litigation Support Specialist with 8 years of experience supporting attorneys through civil litigation. Works with clients, judges and clerks to comprehend case details and optimize litigation outcomes for clients. Knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal skilled in trial preparation and civil litigation support for 100 plus cases. Able to organize and coordinate materials, maintain communication and prepare files. Ready to offer 8 years' experience to a dynamic new position with room to grow. Experienced in gathering litigation files, writing motions and overseeing schedules. Strong communicator with dedication to the job and multitasking, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Friendly administrative professional offering excellent client engagement and telephone etiquette skills. A dependable Scheduling Coordinator promoting efficiency in shift staffing, making travel arrangements and handling employee timekeeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Scheduling Coordinator
Moises|Gross Law Firm
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinating events with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, mediators and court reporters.
- Scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and inspections for three lawyers.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Litigation Assistant
The Mustell Law Firm
10.2015 - 09.2022
- Rendered technical and analytical assistance to support attorney litigation needs, including document review, research into case law, drafting of motions and proposed orders and electronic filing.
- Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
- Analyzed incoming data from all sources and provided detailed reports to case teams.
- Applied basic knowledge of civil procedures, court requirements and district practices to implement applications needed for civil cases and matters.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Tracked data, created graphs and completed calculations using Microsoft Excel.
- Collected case materials such as evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documentation and submitted all materials to appropriate parties.
- Scheduled appointments for attorney and made adjustments and changes needed.
- Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys.
- Used online databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
- Organized and executed court calendars for attorney.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for over 200 cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Beach High School
Miami Beach, FL5 2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Medical records request/Negotiate billing waivers and reductions
- Motions drafting
- Document preparation
- Disposition records
- Legal documentation and reporting
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Mediation preparation
- Translate for attorney and clients in preparation for mediations, depositions and EUO's
- Organization
- Communication
- Training of general office duties for new employees
- Review surveillance videos produced by defendant as evidence for auto accidents and slip and falls
- Social media investigation and finding of clients, defendants and witnesses
Timeline
Litigation Scheduling Coordinator
Moises|Gross Law Firm
09.2022 - 10.2023
Litigation Assistant
The Mustell Law Firm
10.2015 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Miami Beach High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Miami Dade College
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