Humberto "Bert" Villalobos
Tavares
Summary
Highly efficient legal professional with a strong foundation in research, document drafting, and case management, aiming to leverage skills toward a career as an attorney. Known for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Proficient in a wide range of legal software, and able to multitask in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Assistant
Farah & Farah
Orlando, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Produced closing statements
- Analyzed and negotiated terms to effectively reduce medical balances, health insurance liens, and loan liabilities.
- Organized and filed pleadings, maintaining accurate records for case management.
- Proficient with e-filing portal
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing LexisNexis for comprehensive research and data analysis.
- Streamlined communication channels between clients, attorneys, and court personnel to enhance case management efficiency.
- Performed in-depth legal research to inform and strengthen case strategy and preparation.
- Delivered organized scheduling of mediations, depositions, and hearings, improving overall operational flow.
Pre-Suit Legal Assistant
Farah & Farah
Orlando, FL
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence.
- Managed client communications by responding to calls and inquiries, ensuring timely delivery of information.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Executed daily processing of incoming mail, facilitating prompt correspondence handling.
- Coordinated client connections with medical providers to ensure timely care.
- Verified final balances with providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Generated and sent out letter of representations, aided in contract signing, and
- Acquired subrogation liens.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Cordova Law Firm
Orlando, FL
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Called in Claims with First Party Insurance Companies.
- Traveled throughout the state of Florida and attended home inspections with an insurance field adjuster.
- Maintained office supplies.
- Maintained and delivered legal documents to attorneys and clients.
- Drafted Closing Statements.
- Filed with the courts.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Managed contract intake.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
Runner
Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
Tavares, FL
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and maintained work areas on a regular basis.
- Followed established routes for delivering legal documents within designated time frames.
- Monitored stock levels and reported any discrepancies to management immediately.
- Delivered goods, documents, and parcels to attorneys and courts in a timely manner.
- Organized the storeroom to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted in stocking shelves with inventory as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
- Commuted to and from Tavares and Orlando for mail and checks.
- Deposited settlement checks.
- Stamped and delivered outgoing mail to the post office.
- Managed the CIOX database and distributed records accordingly.
- Handled all incoming mail.
- Photographed locations for premises liability purposes.
- Handled all hardware and mechanical issues in the office.
- Assembled furniture for new team members.
Cashier/Grocery Stock Clerk
Publix
Mount Dora, FL
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Operated the floor scrubber after closing hours.
- Adhered to PPE guidelines when cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
- Helped customers find specific products, and answered questions.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL12-2020
Skills
- Ethics compliance
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Confidentiality
- Case management
- Calendar management
- Document drafting
- Microsoft office
- Document preparation
- Adobe/Nitro PDF
- File organization
- Legal Research
- Client Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
Timeline
Litigation Assistant
Farah & Farah
03.2026 - Current
Pre-Suit Legal Assistant
Farah & Farah
04.2023 - 03.2026
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Cordova Law Firm
12.2021 - 04.2023
Runner
Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
11.2019 - 12.2021
Cashier/Grocery Stock Clerk
Publix
11.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Lake Sumter State College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Florida