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Gisela M. Aviles

Miami

Summary

Experienced Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience of 10+ years excelling in legal research and trial preparation. Adept at supporting multiple attorneys and firm partners in high-volume caseloads with precision. Recognized for strong organizational skills, ability to thrive under pressure and passionate for delivering successful case outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Hicks, Porter, Ebenfeld & Stein, PA
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisting attorneys alongside partners with litigation support, district court appeals and coverage policy
  • Conducing legal search, drafting motions, notices and case summaries
  • Filed court documents in both state and federal
  • Prepared trail binders, policy claim files, exhibits and witness list folders
  • Manage court calendars, deadlines, mediation and deposition scheduling
  • Support daily case flow and maintain client files
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

Defense Base Act (DBA) Paralegal

Sioli Alexander Pino
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed compensation claims and foreign voluntary workers compensation.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information, including defense of Employers’ Liability and or War Hazards.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and judge procedures.

Legal Assistant

Freedland Harwin Valori
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • Handled several office task's, new intakes, incoming calls and filed all legal documents.
  • Managed attorney calendars, including deadlines, upcoming trials and attorney schedules.
  • Scheduled court reports and requested medical transcripts
  • Organized/filed evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases
  • Reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and judges prodcures to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice, MS

Florida International University
Miami, FL
07-2016

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, AA

Broward College
Pembroke Pines, FL
05-2012

Skills

  • Florida Public Notary- 2022
  • Westlaw Legal Research Certification- 2020
  • Cilo, Citrix, Practice Panter, TimeMatters -2018
  • Trial Preparation, Court Filing Procedures, Client Billing

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Hicks, Porter, Ebenfeld & Stein, PA
05.2022 - Current

Defense Base Act (DBA) Paralegal

Sioli Alexander Pino
02.2019 - 01.2022

Legal Assistant

Freedland Harwin Valori
03.2013 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Criminal Justice, MS

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, AA

Broward College

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