Gricel Schultze
North Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a robust background in legal support and document management, offering a strong track record of assisting attorneys in research, drafting, and case preparation. Expertise in managing diverse caseloads while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in compiling comprehensive legal documentation. Committed to delivering high-quality support that enhances the efficiency of legal operations and contributes to successful case outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Fandino & Carballo, P.A.
Miami, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Managed case files and documentation for efficient access and retrieval.
- Assisted attorneys with legal research, ensuring thorough preparation of cases.
- Drafted legal correspondence and documents, enhancing clarity and compliance.
- Organized schedules and appointments for attorneys, optimizing time management.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Legal Assistant
Burstein & Associates, P.A.
Miami, FL
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed client communications, liaising with insurance companies and medical professionals to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Drafted and organized legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas, interrogatories, and pleadings.
- Gathered and organized all necessary pre-litigation documents to facilitate legal proceedings, encompassing police reports, medical records, bills, and insurance information.
- Facilitated e-portal filing processes for efficient document submission. Supported team members in navigating online filing systems. Assisted in maintaining accurate records of submissions.
- Coordinated court calendar activities, maintaining accurate schedules and minimizing conflicts among cases.
- Coordinated meetings, hearings, and mediation sessions to support legal processes. Assisted in organizing depositions and managing subpoena processing. Provided logistical support for various legal proceedings.
- Transcribed audio files using e-dictaphone technology, maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity.
Legal Assistant
Barry I. Finkel, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2008 - 03.2010
- Drafted and organized legal documents, including affidavits, subpoenas, interrogatories, and pleadings.
- Executed filing of pleadings through e-portal to ensure compliance with legal protocols.
- Oversaw court calendar management to ensure efficient scheduling and case flow.
- Facilitated timely execution of meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and subpoena processing, contributing to streamlined legal processes.
- Transcribed dictaphone recordings with precision to maintain clarity and integrity of the original content.
Legal Assistant
Burstein & Associates, P.A.
Miami, FL
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Drafted and organized pleadings and discovery documents to support legal proceedings.
- Executed electronic filing of pleadings, motions, and notices to ensure compliance with legal protocols.
- Streamlined calendar management processes to facilitate effective communication and time management.
- Coordinated meetings, hearings, mediations, and depositions. Assisted with processing subpoenas. Supported scheduling efforts to ensure timely engagements.
- Executed transcription of audio recordings with precision and attention to detail.
Legal Assistant
Jacobowitz & Ostroff, P.A.
Miami, FL
08.2002 - 09.2005
- Executed preparation and filing of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and affidavits.
- Maintained and updated digital and physical file management protocols to support data integrity and compliance standards.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys to support case progress. Assisted in organizing correspondence to maintain clarity and efficiency. Provided administrative support to enhance client-attorney interactions.
Education
Certificate - Medical Secretary/Certificate Medical Billing & Coding
Sullivan & Cogliano
Miami, FL06.2013
A.A. degree - Executive Office Administration Diploma
Drake Business School
New York, NY1987
Skills
- Bilingual-English/Spanish
- Calendar Management
- File organization
- Microsoft 365
- Time Slips
- Audio Transcription
- Electronic Court Filing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Fandino & Carballo, P.A.
07.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Burstein & Associates, P.A.
09.2010 - 01.2015
Legal Assistant
Barry I. Finkel, P.A.
07.2008 - 03.2010
Legal Assistant
Burstein & Associates, P.A.
07.2006 - 07.2008
Legal Assistant
Jacobowitz & Ostroff, P.A.
08.2002 - 09.2005
Certificate - Medical Secretary/Certificate Medical Billing & Coding
Sullivan & Cogliano
A.A. degree - Executive Office Administration Diploma
Drake Business School