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Kelly Huerta

Miami,FL

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Legal Operations Professional with 21+ years of experience spanning personal injury, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, correctional law, criminal defense, and complex civil litigation. Proven ability to manage high-profile, high-volume caseloads, streamline workflows, and reduce corporate legal expenses while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Expert in case analysis, legal research, and drafting legal documents, with exceptional communication skills to liaise between attorneys, clients, courts, and stakeholders. Recognized for outstanding client relations, independent judgment on legal and contractual matters, and meticulous attention to confidentiality and ethical standards. A trusted problem-solver and process improver, known for thriving under pressure, mastering new challenges quickly, and delivering consistently high-quality results in fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Paralegal & Executive Assistant

Self-employed
Remote
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepare and file Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
  • Provide litigation support on family law matters and mass tort cases, including document review, case organization, and deadline tracking.
  • Serve as Executive Assistant to a board member of five corporations, managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and scheduling high-level meetings, as needed.

Litigation Paralegal – Corporate, Construction, Correctional, Real Estate, Probate, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense & Complex Litigation

Armas Bertran Zincone
Miami, Florida
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Hand-selected by trial attorneys representing Armor Correctional Health Services to provide simultaneous litigation support for both the corporation and the firm during bankruptcy proceedings, ensuring continuity of legal operations.
  • Managed document production for multi-million-dollar cases, prepared trial exhibits, and provided litigation support to three trial attorneys across diverse practice areas: correctional law, corporate law, medical malpractice defense, probate, real estate, construction, and complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
  • Drafted demand letters, pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence; filed legal documents and maintained proactive oversight of case deadlines from initiation through trial.
  • Coordinated depositions, mediations, and trial preparations—including exhibit binders, witness outlines, and case timelines—to support efficient case presentation.
  • Attended client CME appointments and deposition prep sessions, ensuring clients were informed and prepared for testimony.
  • Prepared petitions for Summary Administration and provided paralegal support on medical malpractice matters (both plaintiff and defense).
  • Acted as a critical communication bridge between the corporation, external counsel, courts, and stakeholders, helping safeguard case integrity and maintain operational stability during corporate restructuring.

Compliance Coordinator / Legal Liaison

Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc.
Miami, Florida
02.2023 - 06.2025
  • Directed end-to-end case management for 500+ active matters spanning correctional law, medical malpractice defense, civil litigation, employment law, and corporate law, ensuring real-time status tracking, accurate calendaring, and compliance with all deadlines.
  • Acted as the central liaison between in-house counsel, outside attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, risk management teams, and medical personnel, streamlining communications and accelerating case resolution.
  • Managed all incoming claims, drafted and submitted timely responses to insurance inquiries, and enforced strict adherence to carrier protocols to minimize exposure.
  • Spearheaded initiatives that reduced litigation risk and legal expenses, including overhauling invoice review workflows to eliminate billing errors, and contributing to a measurable decrease in lawsuit frequency and legal fees.
  • Coordinated legal filings and procedural steps, including notices of appearance, subpoenas, discovery compliance, and judgment enforcement actions (garnishments, liens, asset recovery).
  • Designed and implemented internal workflows to enhance organizational efficiency, supported new site planning, and participated in corporate legal strategy initiatives.
  • Served as key legal support to the court-appointed assignee during an assignment for the benefit of creditors, managing legal documentation, file transfers, and communications to ensure operational continuity and data integrity.

Senior Paralegal & Litigation Supervisor – Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Cantin Law Group (now The Russell Friedman Law Group)
Garden City, New York
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Supervised a team of 10+ junior paralegals, case managers, and legal assistants, providing mentorship, performance reviews, and training to elevate team productivity.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for intake and file retention, cutting turnaround time by 45%, and improving case readiness.
  • Directed 250+ active litigation files from intake through trial, including drafting summons/complaints, preparing bills of particulars, responding to discovery, and ensuring compliance with court orders.
  • Led vendor management and workflow optimization initiatives, collaborated with the comptroller on budgeting, and helped oversee a firm-wide legal software conversion to streamline operations.
  • Authored training manuals and onboarding programs for new hires, focusing on no-fault and treatment process protocols.
  • Managed e-filing across all five NYC boroughs, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, coordinated notices of claim, and arranged client IMEs, including transportation, and post-exam reporting.
  • Prepared comprehensive Settlement Review Summaries for high-value cases, and maintained open communication pipelines between medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel.
  • Partnered with leadership during the firm acquisition and transition to The Russell Friedman Law Group, supporting strategic planning and system implementation.

Paralegal / Arbitration Preparation Specialist – Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik & Grossman
Mineola, New York
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed personal injury and first-party insurance cases from intake through arbitration and trial, ensuring timely filings and case progression.
  • Summarized and organized voluminous medical records for arbitration and trial preparation, improving efficiency for attorneys and arbitrators.
  • Drafted bad faith letters, bills of particulars, and discovery responses; complied with preliminary conference orders, and performed e-filing for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals across all NYC boroughs, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
  • Maintained client relations as the primary point of contact, providing regular updates, and preparing clients for depositions and proceedings.
  • Coordinated case calendars, deadlines, and hearings streamline scheduling and prevent missed deadlines.
  • Requested and organized insurance files, police and traffic crash reports, fire rescue records, and additional supporting documentation.
  • Recognized for strong performance, resulting in promotion and recruitment by a higher-level firm to continue career growth.

Paralegal – Federal Criminal (Temp)

Steven M. Rosen, P.A.
Miami Beach, Florida
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Managed case files and coordinated trial preparation for federal criminal defense matters, ensuring deadlines and filings were met.
  • Administered and monitored billing processes in TimeSlips, maintaining accuracy and compliance with firm protocols.
  • Prepared and organized trial binders, managed evidentiary exhibits, and facilitated witness communication to support courtroom readiness.
  • Scheduled court appearances, reviewed subpoenas, and maintained consistent communication with court clerks and law enforcement agencies.

Paralegal – Probate, Real Estate, Trust & Estate Law

Craig Dearr, Esq. / Dearr Perdigon, Attorneys at Law
Miami, Florida
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Prepared documentation for residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, closing documents, and title-related filings.
  • Drafted deeds, probate pleadings, contracts, and supporting legal documents for trust and estate matters.
  • Assisted with estate administration, including tax filings, asset distribution, and court submissions to ensure compliance with Florida probate requirements.
  • Supported attorneys in all phases of probate and trust matters, maintaining organized case files and facilitating smooth case progression.

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Probate, Civil Rights & Employment Law

Baron & Herskowitz
Miami, Florida
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed client files and billing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm protocols.
  • Prepared and filed litigation documents, including complaints, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas, for cases spanning personal injury, medical malpractice, probate, civil rights, and employment law.
  • Scheduled and coordinated CMEs, IMEs, depositions, mediations, and hearings, maintaining multi-calendar systems across multiple attorneys and court jurisdictions.
  • Corresponded with insurance adjusters, obtained policies and records (medical, police, crash, fire rescue), and ensured timely responses to requests.
  • Coordinated with clerk’s offices, judge’s chambers, medical providers, and opposing counsel to streamline case progression.
  • Subpoenaed and scheduled law enforcement officers, investigators, and witnesses for depositions.
  • Conducted client briefings, prepared cases for suit, and managed case file closure.
  • Monitored and processed client billing and payments, including financial statements and payment requests.

Office Manager / Personal & Legal Assistant – Federal Criminal, Appeals, IRS & Bankruptcy Law

John Weinberg, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2005 - 12.2011
  • Managed daily operations of a boutique federal practice, including office administration, scheduling, billing, and vendor relations, ensuring seamless business and legal workflow.
  • Acted as personal assistant to the attorney, coordinating business and personal travel, appointments, and expense tracking for tax and billing purposes.
  • Prepared, filed, and tracked pleadings, motions, and legal documents for federal criminal, appeals, and bankruptcy cases (Ch. 7, 11, and 13) as well as IRS matters, including Offers in Compromise and correspondence with tax authorities.
  • Designed and implemented a bankruptcy checklist and workflow still used by the firm to streamline client intake and case preparation.
  • Summarized trial transcripts, depositions, and hearings; prepared trial and appellate briefs; and organized evidentiary exhibits for use in court.
  • Conducted legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Fastcase; retrieved and reviewed court files from state, federal, and appellate courts.
  • Coordinated depositions, served subpoenas, and maintained communication with court clerks, judges’ chambers, law enforcement, and co-counsel.
  • Managed all case-related calendaring, deadlines, and client communications to ensure timely filings and effective case progression.

Education

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems and Comparative Crime and Criminal Justice Travel Course -

Florida International University
Miami, FL/London, UK
03-2015

Bachelors - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2012

Paralegal Certification -

University of Miami
Miami, FL
01.2009

Associate - Psychology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
01.2007

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-functional communications
  • Analytical thinking
  • Legal analysis
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Litigation support
  • Arbitration preparation
  • Pre-trial preparation
  • Trial preparation
  • Case preparation
  • Case management
  • Client intake procedures
  • E-filing procedures
  • Legal compliance
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk management
  • Performance reporting
  • Document organization and management
  • Project planning
  • Project management
  • Discovery management
  • Notary public
  • Conflict mediation
  • Legal and case management software: MyCase, PracticePanther, Neos, Time Matters, Perfect Practice, Clio, IRIS, PerfectLaw, Advocate, Best Case Bankruptcy, New Hope Bankruptcy, TrialWorks, BankruptcyPRO (trial run), BankruptcyPlus (trial run), Legal Tracker (Thomson Reuters), eLaw, CaseMAP, TimeSlips, QuickBooks
  • Legal research tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis, FastCase
  • Productivity and document management: Microsoft 365 Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace

Certification

  • Florida Notary Public, 01/01/15, Present
  • New York Notary Public, 01/01/17, Present
  • Paralegal Certification, 01/01/09, Present
  • CM-ECF Certified, 01/01/06, Present
  • Health Insurance License, In process

Skills And Qualifications

MyCase, PracticePanther, Neos, Time Matters, Perfect Practice, Clio, IRIS, PerfectLaw, Advocate, Best Case Bankruptcy, New Hope Bankruptcy, TrialWorks, BankruptcyPRO (trial run), BankruptcyPlus (trial run), Legal Tracker (Thomson Reuters), eLaw, CaseMAP, TimeSlips, QuickBooks, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase, Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio), SharePoint, Google Workspace, OneDrive, Dropbox, FileShare, Adobe Acrobat Pro, DocuSign, PandaDoc, Zoom, Legal Drafting & Research, Litigation Support, Client & Stakeholder Relations, Calendar & Deadline Management, E-Filing (State, Federal, and Appellate Courts), Workflow Optimization, Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting, Project Coordination, Communication & Collaboration, Organizational Leadership

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal – Corporate, Construction, Correctional, Real Estate, Probate, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense & Complex Litigation

Armas Bertran Zincone
06.2024 - 06.2025

Compliance Coordinator / Legal Liaison

Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc.
02.2023 - 06.2025

Freelance Paralegal & Executive Assistant

Self-employed
05.2022 - Current

Senior Paralegal & Litigation Supervisor – Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Cantin Law Group (now The Russell Friedman Law Group)
08.2018 - 12.2021

Paralegal / Arbitration Preparation Specialist – Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik & Grossman
10.2017 - 08.2018

Paralegal – Federal Criminal (Temp)

Steven M. Rosen, P.A.
01.2017 - 08.2017

Paralegal – Probate, Real Estate, Trust & Estate Law

Craig Dearr, Esq. / Dearr Perdigon, Attorneys at Law
01.2015 - 12.2016

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Probate, Civil Rights & Employment Law

Baron & Herskowitz
01.2011 - 12.2014

Office Manager / Personal & Legal Assistant – Federal Criminal, Appeals, IRS & Bankruptcy Law

John Weinberg, P.A.
01.2005 - 12.2011

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems and Comparative Crime and Criminal Justice Travel Course -

Florida International University

Bachelors - Psychology

Florida International University

Paralegal Certification -

University of Miami

Associate - Psychology

Miami Dade College

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