Maria Eugenia Hernandez Miranda
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Espinoza Law Offices
Lakeland, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Collaborated with interested parties to share information on permanent residence and citizenship.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Initiated communication with relevant government officials to request additional information necessary for successful completion of legal filings.
- Organized visa paperwork, asylum requests, translations and affidavits.
Manager
OH Group Florida LLC
Lakeland, Florida
06.2021 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers.
- I established my own work system to meet all clients in the scheduled time.
- I prepare immigration forms with the information provided by the client. Among the forms I prepare are: Asylum, Temporary Protected Status, application for employment authorization, family petitions, EB2 visa, foreign fiancé petition.
- As a notary public, I make the corresponding certifications.
Private Attorney
H2O Law Firm
Caracas, Venezuela
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.
Public Prosecutor
Public Ministry Of Venezuela
Vargas, Venezuela
04.2011 - 09.2014
- Prepare final acts.
- Investigate the cases handled by my prosecutor's office
- Attend presentation hearings of the accused, preliminary hearings and trials.
- Attend presentation hearings of the accused, preliminary hearings and trials.
- Represent the State as prosecutor.
- Coordinate with the police in cases of flagrant crimes.
- Assist victims throughout the process.
Criminal Court Clerk
Criminal Courts Of The State Of Vargas
Vargas, Venezuela
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Met with judges, lawyers and police officials to coordinate functions of court.
Education
M.D. - Prosecutor Training
Escuela Nacional De Fiscales
06-2013
J.D. - Criminal Procedural Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Laws
Universidad Santa Maria
Caracas, Venezuela04.2004
No Degree - Preparation of Immigration Forms
Immigration Learning A2Z
Miami, FLNo Degree - Nuts And Bolts of U.S Immigration Laws
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Managing Reception
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Order and request filing
- Case management support
- Court reporting
- Advanced word processing
- Document editing
- Contract review
- Document preparation
- Legal document preparation
- Client relations
- Motion preparation
Certification
- ACT OF CHARGE IN THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION - Venezuela.
- CONCLUSIVE ACTS IN THE CRIMINAL PROCESS - Venezuela.
- EFFECTIVE DRAFTING OF LEGAL WRITINGS - Venezuela.
- ORAL LITIGATION STRATEGIES - Venezuela.
- LEGAL ARGUMENTATION TECHNIQUES - Venezuela.
- DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERVISORY SKILLS - Venezuela.
- ORAL LITIGATION STRATEGIES AND INTERROGATION TECHNIQUES - Venezuela.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Espinoza Law Offices
03.2024 - Current
Manager
OH Group Florida LLC
06.2021 - Current
Private Attorney
H2O Law Firm
08.2014 - 11.2017
Public Prosecutor
Public Ministry Of Venezuela
04.2011 - 09.2014
Criminal Court Clerk
Criminal Courts Of The State Of Vargas
06.2006 - 07.2010
M.D. - Prosecutor Training
Escuela Nacional De Fiscales
J.D. - Criminal Procedural Law
Universidad Santa Maria
Bachelor of Science - Laws
Universidad Santa Maria
No Degree - Preparation of Immigration Forms
Immigration Learning A2Z
No Degree - Nuts And Bolts of U.S Immigration Laws
University of Pennsylvania
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