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MARIA MEJIA-FLOREZ

MARIA MEJIA-FLOREZ

Piscataway,NJ

Summary

Bilingual (Spanish-English) Legal Assistant with a strong academic background in Justice Studies and Paralegal Studies. Experienced in legal research, document management, and administrative support. Adept at using LawBase, eCourts, and Microsoft Office Suite to support legal teams and streamline casework. Passionate about civil rights, reproductive justice, and legal advocacy. Seeking to contribute organizational and research skills to a mission-driven law firm.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant Intern

Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Conducted legal and academic research under the supervision of Professor Francesca LaGuardia, PhD, with a focus on the effects of pregnancy and childbirth. Perform literature reviews, data collection, and material classification. Organize and curate research materials, including articles and case studies, to support key research objectives.

Document Clerk

Davis, Saperstein, & Salomon P.C.
Teaneck, New Jersey
02.2022 - 06.2025

Managed legal documentation and correspondence for a mid-sized law firm, utilizing LawBase software for case and matter management. Organized and maintained physical and digital files, operated scanning and photocopying equipment, and processed legal documents via New Jersey eCourts. Prepared and mailed time-sensitive legal correspondence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies

Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey
01.2025

Associates in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey
05.2022

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish, Native)
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent organization
  • Responsible
  • Self-motivated
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced in using case and matter management software (LawBase)
  • Legal research
  • Document preparation
  • Time management
  • Client communication

Certification

  • Westlaw Paralegal Certification (2021)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Certificate (2023)

Timeline

Research Assistant Intern

Montclair State University
09.2024 - 06.2025

Document Clerk

Davis, Saperstein, & Salomon P.C.
02.2022 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies

Montclair State University

Associates in Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Bergen Community College

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