Lesly Montesino

Passaic County,NJ

Summary

Bilingual Legal Assistant with experience supporting attorneys in personal injury and family law through client intake, legal document preparation, case management, and electronic court filings. Known for building strong client relationships, collaborating effectively with attorneys and colleagues, maintaining highly organized case files, and handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Brings exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced legal environments while providing seamless support in both English and Spanish.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Hammerman Rosen LLP

Fairfield, NJ

08.2024 - Current

Serve as the primary bilingual point of contact for 100% of all Spanish-speaking clients in firm's personal injury and family law matters.
Conduct comprehensive client intake interviews and gather supporting documentation.
Draft retainer agreements, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
Prepare and electronically file court documents through the New Jersey Courts’ JEDS system.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
Manage high-volume phone communications and coordinate appointments.

Lifeguard Manager

A Squared Management

West Milford, NJ

06.2019 - 08.2024

Trained and mentored approximately 12 newly hired lifeguards each year.
Supervised private pool facilities while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Recognized as a top-performing first-year lifeguard and entrusted with independent facility oversight.
Demonstrated leadership and sound decision-making in high-pressure situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Business Administration

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

05.2025

Skills

Legal Document Preparation
Document & Records Management
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Client Intake & Case Management

Electronic Court Filing (NJ JEDS)
Calendar & Meeting Coordination
Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat
Organization & Time Management

Languages

Spanish (Fluent)

English (Fluent)

Accomplishments

Tournament TAB Director, Seton Hall Mock Trial Team (2022–2023)
Representative, Seton Hall R.I.S.E. Scholar – Circle of Change Leadership Conference, Miami, Florida (April 2023)
Defense Attorney, Seton Hall Mock Trial Team (2021–2022)
New Jersey Girls State Delegate (2021)
Top-Performing First-Year Lifeguard, A Squared Management
Captain & Defense Attorney, Passaic County Technical Institute Mock Trial Team (2019–2021)

Leadership & Campus Involvement

Orientation Leader: mentored incoming students and facilitated orientation programming.
Seton Hall Mock Trial Team: Defense Attorney, Witness, Tournament TAB Director
R.I.S.E. Scholar & Peer Leader: Mentored first-generation and underrepresented students.
Adelante Club: Supported Latino cultural programming and campus engagement.
New Jersey Girls State Delegate: Selected for statewide civic leadership program.
PCTI Mock Trial Team Captain: Led competitive mock trial team and developed advocacy skills.

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