Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Leadership Experience
References
Certification
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Ivette Clavero

North Port,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager, Litigation Paralegal

Hazeltine Law Firm, P.A.
09.2023 - Current
  • Assist with management of company expenses, development and direction of employees, organization of client files, tracking productivity, client relations, and strategy for firm growth and development
  • Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • As a Workers' Compensation litigation paralegal my responsibilities have largely remained the same with small variations as to demands on a case by case basis.

Office Manager, Litigation Paralegal

Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Hiring and training of non attorney staff, organizing and overseeing work and schedules of non attorney staff, PTO requests, discipline and termination of employees, communicating new directives, policies, and procedures, reporting office progress to upper management.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.

Litigation Paralegal

Berlin Law Firm
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.

Assistant Office Manager, Billing Specialist

Sarasota Health Solution/La Salud Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2019
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding against potential data breaches.
  • Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
  • Assisted physicians with clinical documentation to ensure complete and accurate records for each patient visit.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and policies, ensuring the practice remained in compliance at all times.
  • Increased revenue by optimizing billing processes and ensuring timely collection of payments from both patients and insurance companies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Keiser University
Sarasota, FL
10.2018

Skills

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Drafting and Filing Pleadings
  • Legal Event Scheduling
  • Management of Attorney(s) Calendar(s)
  • Office Administration
  • Proficiency in WESTLAW
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization

Activities

  • Assisted at legal events by interpreting communication between attorneys, clients, and other parties.
  • Attended the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forums in Orlando, FL.
  • Assisted Attorney Christine Allamanno with writing an article for the September 2018 Newsletter of the Manatee County Bar Association.

Leadership Experience

Office administration and management of up to 6 staff members.

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • Florida Notary Public

Timeline

Office Manager, Litigation Paralegal

Hazeltine Law Firm, P.A.
09.2023 - Current

Office Manager, Litigation Paralegal

Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC
10.2020 - 09.2023

Litigation Paralegal

Berlin Law Firm
01.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant Office Manager, Billing Specialist

Sarasota Health Solution/La Salud Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies

Keiser University
  • Florida Notary Public
Ivette Clavero