Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Languages
References
Timeline
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Gabriela Lopez-Espindola

Orlando,United States

Summary

Detail-oriented and adaptable paralegal with experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. Skilled in drafting discovery responses, monitoring critical deadlines, and managing case documentation with accuracy and efficiency. Ability to thrive in fast-paced legal environments, with a strong focus on organization, communication, and client service. Eager to contribute to a collaborative legal team, and support successful case outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Homeowner's Insurance Claims

Sunshine State Law Firm
Orlando, FL
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Mitigated business risks through collaboration with staff and performance assessments.
  • Identified opportunities to enhance operational performance metrics.
  • Coordinated attorney settlement efforts to consistently achieve financial goals.

Legal Assistant/Case Manager

Sunshine State Law Firm
Orlando, Florida
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Organized legal documents and case files to enhance accessibility and workflow efficiency.
  • Oversaw attorney's daily calendar, prioritizing deadlines for filings and hearings.
  • Tracked cases' progress through spreadsheet data entry to maintain accurate records.
  • Proactively monitored case deadlines while drafting discovery responses to ensure timely compliance.

Waitress/Host

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Kissimmee, United States
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Utilized a variety of training methodologies, techniques to ensure maximum effectiveness of the training programs
  • Skilled at receiving and processing banking transactions

Intern

Florida Public Research Group (PIRG)
Orlando, United States
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Active role with fundraising efforts to increase homelessness awareness and ultimately grow our community of donors
  • Advocated on behalf UCF students for textbook affordability

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
12.2022

Associate of Arts -

Valencia Community College
Orlando, Florida
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Kissimmee, Florida
01.2017

Skills

  • Computer proficiency
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Time management skills

Community Service

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Osceola Regional Park, Volunteer

  • Answered incoming calls at the front desk, and organized medical records.

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Center for Women and Families, Volunteer

  • Assisted Guest Services staff with various activities, including: helping guests to retrieve linens or hygiene products, administrative tasks, cleaning, organizing supplies.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Community Service
  • Foreign Languages
  • Learning coding languages such as Python

Awards

  • Dean's List Award
  • Debate Team Secretary
  • Seal of Biliteracy Award

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Homeowner's Insurance Claims

Sunshine State Law Firm
09.2024 - 03.2025

Legal Assistant/Case Manager

Sunshine State Law Firm
10.2022 - 08.2024

Intern

Florida Public Research Group (PIRG)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Waitress/Host

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
03.2017 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

University of Central Florida

Associate of Arts -

Valencia Community College

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Gabriela Lopez-Espindola