Gabriela Lima
Astoria,NY
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with over 8 years of experience in Labor Law. Analyze incoming legal documents for processing and routing in accordance with established protocols. Fluent in Business Portuguese and Spanish. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship – Paralegal
Helene Carvallo Esq.
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with legal research for Family/Matrimonial Law cases
- Draft legal documents, such as petitions, subpoenas
- Going to the Supreme Court to request legal documents (marriage certificate, certified judgments)
- Research relevant laws and legal articles
Attorney
Self Employed Web
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Remote Work
- Advise and represent clients in labor proceedings and in other legal matters
- Conduct research and analysis of legal issues
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Attorney – Legal Intern
Safi Attorney’s Law Firm
07.2011 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil
- Assisted five senior lawyers with the research and gathering of legal documents in preparation for trials
- Created and maintained a paper and electronic litigation database
- Maintained database and files, received messages, and performed other office administrative tasks
- Supported preparation of documents for labor, social security and civil trials by scheduling and conducting interviews with clients, witnesses, and other lawyers
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY09.2024
Postgraduate - Labor and Social Security Law
University Anhaguera
Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso04.2018
Law Bachelor's Degree -
University Anhaguera
Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso09.2016
Skills
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Case Management
Client Communication
Office Administration
Document drafting
Coursework
- American Contract Law I
- Bankruptcy Law
- Business Law I
- Civil Litigation
- Computer Applications for Paralegals
- Corporate & Commercial Law I
- Criminal Law
- Ethics and moral Issues
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Introduction to Business
- Legal Research and Writing
- Lesson Business English Skills
- The Law of Business Enterprise for Paralegals
- Wills, Trusts & States
Timeline
Internship – Paralegal
Helene Carvallo Esq.
01.2024 - Current
Attorney
Self Employed Web
11.2018 - 12.2023
Attorney – Legal Intern
Safi Attorney’s Law Firm
07.2011 - 10.2018
Postgraduate - Labor and Social Security Law
University Anhaguera
Law Bachelor's Degree -
University Anhaguera
Associate in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College
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