Giselle Pinares
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Driven, organized and passionate paralegal successful at managing multiple priorities, a large load of cases and data organization. With over 4 years of legal experience within Personal Injury Protection and family law, I have been committed to facilitate growth within myself and the company with a positive attitude. I am always willing to learn further and dedicate time to achieving all goals needed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorneys
Carabotta Steakley, PLLC
02.2022 - Current
- Expedited trial preparation by drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs under attorney supervision.
- Coordinated with expert witnesses to ensure timely delivery of reports and adherence to deadlines during discovery phases.
- Enhanced case efficiency by managing and organizing over a thousand litigation files for the Managing Attorneys.
- Supported successful settlements through detailed research and analysis of legal issues pertaining to cases.
- Assisted with deposition preparation, including gathering relevant documents and preparing witness outlines for attorneys.
- Collaborated with opposing counsel to facilitate the exchange of documents during discovery, promoting efficiency in litigation proceedings.
- Analyzed and responded to complaints when filed by Plaintiff counsel.
- Scheduled Depositions.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Carlos Del Amo, P.A.
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Arranged Depositions, Mediations, Hearings, etc
- For three (3) office attorneys
- Filed Complaint/Petition packages with the Court and filed suit
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
Front Desk Receptionist
Planet Fitness Gym
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Greeting and directing members and guests
- Answering phone calls in a professional manner
- Providing new members with a tour of the gym and the amenities
- Price Presentation of memberships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
Miami, Florida01.2023
Credits for Associates Degree in Political Science -
Miami Dade College
12.2020
High School Diploma -
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy
06.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Court Map/Court E-Filing
- Client Support
- Dependable and Reliable
- Document Preparation
- Billing Statements and Daily work
- Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc
- Deposition Preparation
- Document organization
- Calendar Management
- Workload Management
Certification
CNP- Certified Notary Public for the State of Florida
Accomplishments
- Vice President of my High School class 2017-2020
- President of National Honor Society 2019-2020
- Mentor Program member 2019-2020
- Key Club member 2019-2020
- AP Classes throughout High School
- Employee of the Month multiple times in my present job
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorneys
Carabotta Steakley, PLLC
02.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Carlos Del Amo, P.A.
09.2020 - 02.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Planet Fitness Gym
01.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
Credits for Associates Degree in Political Science -
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy
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