Kristina Averina
Centennial,CO
Summary
Paralegal with 8+ years of experience supporting civil litigation and corporate legal operations in high-volume environments. Proven ability to manage 120+ active cases simultaneously, handle federal and state court filings, prepare pleadings and discovery, and maintain compliance with legal deadlines and procedural requirements. Experienced in document production, case management, attorney coordination, and client communication across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estate Planning Paralegal
Bond & Morris, P.C.
Denver, CO
05.2026 - Current
- Managed probate and estate administration matters from initial client intake through court filing and case progression, ensuring compliance with court requirements, statutory deadlines, and firm procedures.
- Drafted and prepared probate pleadings, estate planning documents, legal correspondence, petitions, affidavits, and other legal filings for attorney review and submission.
- Oversaw document collection, case updates, and estate administration by acting as the main point of contact for clients, courts, financial institutions, title companies, and government agencies.
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Manage trademark enforcement and infringement litigation for a portfolio of approximately 10 active brands.
- Independently draft and prepare core litigation filings for trademark enforcement matters in state courts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Handle high-volume trademark litigation workflow, supporting the preparation of 30+ complaints monthly.
- Conduct pre-filing trademark status and deadline reviews to ensure enforceability prior to court submission.
- Coordinate attorney and court calendars, track litigation deadlines, and monitor case activity using internal case management and scheduling systems.
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation
Masserman & Ducey, LA
California
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized and filed 100+ legal documents daily, improving department turnaround time by over 20%.
- Supported attorneys in civil litigation matters, including document drafting, filing, and discovery preparation.
- Maintained and updated 500+ client files in case management systems for efficient access and review.
- Tracked deadlines and ensured timely submission of court filings and client documentation.
Senior Paralegal
BelkaCar
Moscow, Russia
06.2018 - 12.2023
- Provided full-cycle legal support for corporate and civil matters in a fast-growing technology company.
- Drafted contracts, legal notices, internal policies, and regulatory correspondence.
- Coordinated with external counsel on litigation, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution.
- Built and maintained internal legal document systems to improve retrieval and audit efficiency.
- Monitored regulatory changes and advised internal stakeholders on compliance risks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Law
Moscow University For The Humanities
Moscow, Russia05-2018
Skills
- Litigation Support
- Federal & State Court E-Filing
- Discovery & Document Production
- Pleadings & Legal Drafting
- Case Management (High Volume)
- Deadline & Docket Tracking
- Client Intake & Communication
- Compliance Monitoring
- Legal Research
- Document Review & Proofreading
- Microsoft Office & Legal Systems
Certification
Notary Public
Commission expiration date: 05/18/2030
Languages
Russian
English
Timeline
Estate Planning Paralegal
Bond & Morris, P.C.
05.2026 - Current
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
08.2024 - 05.2026
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation
Masserman & Ducey, LA
12.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Paralegal
BelkaCar
06.2018 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Law
Moscow University For The Humanities