Maria Pantano
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented and methodical in preparing case files, investigating issues and producing legal paperwork. Background includes organizing exhibits and filing pleadings for criminal law cases. Known for meticulous work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Paralegal
Price Benowitz Criminal Defense
Washington, DC
03.2025 - Current
- Oversee workflow distribution, track deadlines, and maintain efficient communication between attorneys and staff.
- Support partners with high-level case strategy, drafting coordination, and litigation preparation.
- Supervise and mentor a team of legal assistants, ensuring accuracy and consistency in case support.
Paralegal
Price Benowitz LLP
Washington, DC
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
Legal and Operations Assistant
Price Benowitz LLP
Washington, DC
06.2022 - Current
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Legal Research Assistant
American University, Washington College of Law
Washington, DC
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed extensive research.
- Researched jurisdictional statutes and laws to establish relevant black letter law.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions.
Lawyer
Coiscou & Asociados
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Lawyer
State's Attorney's Office for National District
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
Lawyer
Guzmán Ariza & Asociados
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions, studies and reports.
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
Legal Assistant
CACTA & Asociados
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Paralegal
Corporán & Corporán Consultores
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Education
Master of Laws - International Legal Studies
American University, Washington College of Law
Washington, DC05.2022
J.D. - Law
Universidad Pro Educación Y Cultura (UNAPEC)
Dominican Republic01.2017
Certificate on Case Theory -
Escuela Nacional Del Ministerio Público, Colegio Mi Colegio
01.2007
Certificate On Human Rights And Access To Justice -
Escuela Nacional Del Ministerio Público
Skills
- Issue Research and Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative Support
- Schedule Coordination
- Professional and Friendly
- Proofreading and Editing
- MS Office
- Positive Attitude
- Legal Research
- Order and Request Filing
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Support
- Writing and Editing
References
Omar Antonio de Jesús. Contact number: 347-647-8218.
Vanessa Veras. Contact number: 571-969-9964.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Paralegal
Price Benowitz Criminal Defense
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Price Benowitz LLP
12.2023 - Current
Legal and Operations Assistant
Price Benowitz LLP
06.2022 - Current
Legal Research Assistant
American University, Washington College of Law
02.2022 - 06.2022
Lawyer
Coiscou & Asociados
02.2020 - 07.2021
Lawyer
State's Attorney's Office for National District
12.2018 - 02.2020
Lawyer
Guzmán Ariza & Asociados
07.2017 - 08.2018
Legal Assistant
CACTA & Asociados
07.2015 - 06.2017
Paralegal
Corporán & Corporán Consultores
03.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Laws - International Legal Studies
American University, Washington College of Law
J.D. - Law
Universidad Pro Educación Y Cultura (UNAPEC)
Certificate on Case Theory -
Escuela Nacional Del Ministerio Público, Colegio Mi Colegio
Certificate On Human Rights And Access To Justice -
Escuela Nacional Del Ministerio Público