LAURA ANHOUSE

• Create reports summarizing activities performed during each stage of the probate process.
• Assisted counsel in preparing court filings relating to probate proceedings or other litigation involving trusts or wills.
• Draft discovery responses, including interrogatories, and requests for production of documents in family law, probate, civil, and commercial law.
• Prepare affidavits, appeals, and requests for the OATH Court regarding violation cases related to tobacco licenses.
• Organized client meetings and took minutes at those meetings, including facilitating communications between clients, lenders, brokers, and other parties involved in a transaction.
• Review and organize real estate documents, including title commitments, surveys, deeds, and mortgages.
• Prepare correspondence to clients regarding case progress, deadlines, and court hearings.
• Develop and implement intake processes to enhance efficiency in client onboarding.
• Develop training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of paralegal staff.
• Review and summarize depositions, pleadings, and other legal materials for attorneys.
• Review and analyze legal cases involving child victim injury, and child protection law, to support attorneys in case preparation and litigation.
• Handle sensitive, confidential, and personal information related to child protection or people with special needs matters with discretion and adherence to legal and ethical standards.

• Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepared correspondence to clients, courts, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case.
• Conducted initial client consultations and gathered necessary case information for Spanish clients in intake.
• Managed calendar deadlines for filing court documents.
• Used state and federal electronic filing systems, like NYSCEF and PACER.
• Handled highly sensitive and confidential information in cases involving children, individuals with special needs, and people under legal protection, ensuring strict compliance with privacy and legal standards.
• Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence, and to translate documents for Spanish speaking clients.
• Analyzed and interpreted medical records, including medical reports, treatment plans, and prognoses, to evaluate the impact of injuries on clients' claims for damages.
• Managed case files and maintained organized records using case management software.
• Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
• Managed medical records and coordinated appointments in injury law cases; tracked client information and ensured timely response to discovery demands.
• Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.

• Achieved 100% client-favorable case outcomes in and out of court.
• Provided counsel to more than 30 clients on family and commercial matters before and during court proceedings.
• Created and processed legal documents, ensuring efficient organization and prioritization of caseloads.
• Area of expertise and focus: Civil, Family, and Commercial law in Colombia.
• Drafted complaints, answers to complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions for summary judgment, and other related pleadings.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
• Represented clients in court hearings and depositions, advocating for their interests.

• Conducted comprehensive review, analyzed and revised contracts and contractual policies and public deeds to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and legal compliance
• Streamlined case management processes, for the entire legal team ensuring efficient organization and prioritization of caseloads.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in the company to resolve high-stakes cases involving multiple parties and jurisdictions successfully.
• Investigated facts and prepared detailed reports on findings related to civil matters.

• Worked with 30 to 40 clients daily providing legal counsel, support, and advocacy, to empower low-income populations in safeguarding their fundamental rights.
• Prepared requisite legal actions for cases, including protective measures, petition rights, administrative proceedings initiation, and correspondence.
• Created and reviewed contracts and legal documents using applicable regulations.
• Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
• Provided concise and comprehensive reports essential for database metrics and goal tracking.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
• Managed case files and maintained organized document systems.
• Conducted initial assessments to determine client needs and service eligibility.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for clients.
• Negotiated settlements for disputes involving any contracts.

• Supported the institution's in legal activities in the office of the rector's office of the industrial university of Santander under the supervision of the rector's professional, within the framework of the strategic projects determined by the rector for the year 2018.

• Actively participated in departmental meetings to analyze and deliberate on internal labor cases within the institution.

• Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.