LOURDES M. ALVAREZ
Miami,USA
Summary
To obtain a position in an organization in which my combined 20+ years of accounting and legal experiences can be utilized in a productive and challenging work environment.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in legal research and case management. Known for efficiently supporting attorneys and contributing to successful case outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing case files.
Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in legal research and document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
PETERSON, BALDOR & MARANGES, PLLC
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Commercial/Corporate/Insurance/Construction/ Condominium/ Landlord-Tenant/Foreclosure/
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, drafting complaint, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Commercial/Corporate/Insurance/Construction/ Condominium/ Landlord-Tenant/Foreclosure/
Paralegal
PITA WEBER DEL PRADO
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, drafting complaint, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
Legal Assistant
Saul Ewing
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Commercial/Corporate/Insurance
- Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Review file for case status
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Commercial/Corporate/Insurance
Paralegal
CKR Law LLP
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Commercial/Corporate/Insurance
- Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, drafting complaint, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Review file for case status
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- In addition, all aspects of administrative functions along with billing entry, etc
- Commercial/Corporate/Insurance
Paralegal
PEREZ & RODRIGUEZ, P.A.
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Commercial/Corporate/Insurance/Foreclosures
- Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, drafting complaint, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Review file for case status
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- In addition, all aspects of administrative functions along with billing entry, etc
- Commercial/Corporate/Insurance/Foreclosures
Paralegal
PITA WEBER DEL PRADO
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, drafting complaint, filings, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas, mediations and correspondence to Courts, etc
- Organize file for attorney review for Hearings, Mediation and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
Paralegal
PEREZ & RODRIGUEZ, P.A.
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Commercial/Corporate/Foreclosure/Personal Injury
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, complaint filing, reviewing mail, calendaring/docketing, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, drafting discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas and correspondence to Courts
- Organize file for attorney review and Trial preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients (domestic and international)
- Coordinate travel arrangements, as needed
- Mentor and supervise support staff
- Commercial/Corporate/Foreclosure/Personal Injury
Legal Assistant
TIMOTHY CARL BLAKE, P.A.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Personal Injury
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, client interviewing, gathering medical records and bills, organizing file, filing complaint, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, draft discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas and correspondence to Courts
- Organize file for attorney review and mediation preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Personal Injury
Legal Assistant
FREDERICK A. GUNION, JR., P.A.
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Responsibilities included all aspects of litigation practice, including but not limited to, client interviewing, gathering medical records and bills, organizing file, filing complaint, scheduling depositions, preparing notices, draft discovery responses, motions, proposed orders, subpoenas and correspondence to Courts
- Organize file for attorney review and mediation preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
Legal Assistant
BISCHOFF & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Corporate
- Responsibilities included preparing correspondence and legal corporate documents
- Maintaining Corporate Books and interacting with Transfer Agents and clients
- Handling all accounting and payroll functions
- Corporate
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Executive Legal Assistant
WHITMAN EDUCATION GROUP, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Corporate
- Responsibilities included secretarial assistance to General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, V.P
- Of Finance and V.P
- Of Human Resources, maintain Corporate Books, prepare EDGAR conversion of corporate financials to Securities & Exchange Commission and maintain Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Corporate
- Scheduled and made appointments for [Number] attorneys.
Legal Assistant
SIMON & NELSON
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Responsibilities included all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation practice, including but not limited to, gathering medical records and bills, organizing file, filing complaint, scheduling, preparing notices, drafting responses for discovery, preparation of motions, orders, subpoenas, and pre-trial preparation
- Organize file for attorney review and mediation preparation
- Heavy interaction with clients
- Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Corporate Secretary
AVATAR HOLDINGS, INC.
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: Real Estate Developer
- Assistant to Corporate Controller and Financial Operations Department
- Assist with daily operations of department, which included maintaining personnel files and payroll records, employee reviews
- Assist with preparation and EDGAR conversion of 10-Q and 10-K reports for SEC
- Real Estate Developer
- Established strong working relationships with internal departments to facilitate smooth operations within the organization.
Corporate Secretary to Corporate Controller & Accounting Clerk
CODINA GROUP, INC.
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: Real Estate Developer
- Assistant to Corporate Controller and Human Resources Department
- Assist with daily operations of department, including but not limited to, personnel files, payroll, cash receipts, A/P and A/R
- Real Estate Developer
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2010
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Secretary Certificate
Florida International University
Miami, FL01.2003
Accounting - 30 Credits
Broward Community College
Miami, FL01.1992
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of court filings and procedures
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Notary public
- Attorney support
- Case summaries
- Legal compliance
- Court filing
- Financial and estate planning
- Public records research expertise
- Legal terminology
- Legal and court processes
- Deadline monitoring
- Workload management
- Legal document preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Paralegal association of Florida
References
Available upon request.
Qualificationsattributes
- Experienced and Self-Motivated Registered Paralegal with experience in accounting, legal and corporate fields.
- Bookkeeping Experience.
- Professional, hardworking and team player.
- Able to master new concepts, ideas and practices designed to enhance job performance and productivity.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Computer skills: WordPerfect, Word, Excel, QuickBooks and PowerPoint, TimeSlips, Outlook, Worddox, Tabs3, Time Matters, Trial Works.
- Bilingual (Spanish).
- Knowledge of multiple County, Circuit, Appellate and Federal Court filings and procedures.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
PETERSON, BALDOR & MARANGES, PLLC
01.2023 - Current
Paralegal
PITA WEBER DEL PRADO
09.2020 - 12.2022
Legal Assistant
Saul Ewing
10.2019 - 09.2020
Paralegal
CKR Law LLP
04.2019 - 09.2020
Paralegal
PEREZ & RODRIGUEZ, P.A.
02.2018 - 04.2019
Paralegal
PITA WEBER DEL PRADO
01.2016 - 01.2018
Paralegal
PEREZ & RODRIGUEZ, P.A.
01.2004 - 01.2016
Legal Assistant
TIMOTHY CARL BLAKE, P.A.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Legal Assistant
FREDERICK A. GUNION, JR., P.A.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Legal Assistant
BISCHOFF & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
01.2000 - 01.2001
Executive Legal Assistant
WHITMAN EDUCATION GROUP, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2000
Legal Assistant
SIMON & NELSON
01.1997 - 01.1999
Corporate Secretary
AVATAR HOLDINGS, INC.
01.1995 - 01.1997
Corporate Secretary to Corporate Controller & Accounting Clerk
CODINA GROUP, INC.
01.1991 - 01.1995
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
Florida International University
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Secretary Certificate
Florida International University
Accounting - 30 Credits
Broward Community College
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