Jesseca Absolu
Dania Beach,FL
Summary
I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
Miami Dade County Attorney’s Office
Miami, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Analyzed legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable state laws.
- Managed calendars by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations and other events related to litigation matters.
- Collaborated with outside experts or consultants when needed for specific cases.
- Assisted attorneys with document production requests from opposing parties.
- Organized records of evidence or other materials necessary for legal actions.
- Maintained database and files in a paper or electronic filing systems,
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, summarizing deposition transcripts and reviewing trial notebooks.
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents, and other formal statements to be used as evidence in court
- Preparing briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.
Paralegal Specialist
Office of the Attorney General
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Analyzed legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable state laws.
- Managed calendars by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations and other events related to litigation matters.
- Collaborated with outside experts or consultants when needed for specific cases.
- Assisted attorneys with document production requests from opposing parties.
- Organized records of evidence or other materials necessary for legal actions.
- Maintained database and files in a paper or electronic filing systems,
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, summarizing deposition transcripts and reviewing trial notebooks.
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents, and other formal statements to be used as evidence in court
- Preparing briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Attorney General
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Prepared travel and travel reimbursement for all attorneys
- Mailed settlement checks and maintained electronic and paper filing system
Administrative Secretary
Snyder & Gonzalez, P.A
North Miami Beach, FL
11.2004 - 07.2012
- Nearly eight years of exemplary service as an administrative secretary at well-respected law firm were I performed to the highest levels of professionalism and accuracy while dealing with a wide range of duties and responsibilities that included client services and intake, multiple phone line reception, records management, taking care of property damage issues, investigation/photography, prepared demands, and mailed out settlement checks.
Education
Human Resources Management Certification
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Technology Management
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Supervision And Management
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2014
Business Specialist Certification
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2014
Associate of Arts - Education
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2012
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Phone handling
- Office technology skills
- Records management
- Scheduling
- Data entry
- Office management
- Client intake
- Microsoft Word
- Problem-solving
- Administrative Support
- Litigation Support
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- Proficient in MS Office
Certification
- Notary Public
Languages
English
Professional
Haitian Creole
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
Miami Dade County Attorney’s Office
10.2019 - Current
Paralegal Specialist
Office of the Attorney General
02.2016 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Attorney General
07.2012 - 02.2016
Administrative Secretary
Snyder & Gonzalez, P.A
11.2004 - 07.2012
Human Resources Management Certification
Broward College
Bachelor of Arts - Technology Management
Broward College
Bachelor of Arts - Supervision And Management
Broward College
Business Specialist Certification
Broward College
Associate of Arts - Education
Broward College
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