Lina Balseiro
Miami,FL
Summary
Legal Assistant / Paralegal with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Reliable team player with strong focus on efficiency and adaptability, under changing needs, and a fast paced legal environment. Results driven, known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Legal Assistant
The Property Advocates
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms such as notices of hearings and depositions to maintain smooth communication.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for a busy law firm.
- Managed case files and maintained organized document systems to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assisted in trial preparation by compiling discovery and organizing exhibits for presentation.
Customer Service Legal Assistant
The Property Advocates
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Obtained litigation approval from clients before filing a lawsuit.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
- Created custom fields in Clio software to allow for repeat use as master documents.
- Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
- Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
Receptionist
The Property Advocates
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments for prompt responses.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Developed training materials for new receptionists, fostering knowledge sharing and consistency in operations.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2023
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables, FL2017
Skills
- CLIO Management
- MS Office
- Sorting and labeling
- Customer service
- Court Filing
- Legal Terminology
- Employee Training
- Scheduling
- Litigation Support
- Document drafting
Timeline
Scheduling Legal Assistant
The Property Advocates
04.2023 - Current
Customer Service Legal Assistant
The Property Advocates
03.2021 - 04.2023
Receptionist
The Property Advocates
10.2020 - 03.2021
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Florida International University
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School