Marivelis Ortiz
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Experienced Mass Torts/Civil Litigation Certified Paralegal with 6 years of expertise in case preparation, research, fact investigation, and records management. Skilled in effectively communicating with all parties involved to craft compelling narratives from evidence and related documents. Detail-oriented and organized team player with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mass Torts/Litigation Paralegal
Watts Law Firm
02.2022 - Current
- Case Management, Document Drafting, and Trial Preparation of complex litigation matters, including Personal Injury and Mass Torts/Medical Devices claims.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and requirements including, but not limited, to Release of Protected Health Information-HIPAA, Claims Processing and Appeals; and drafting policy and procedure.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Risk Analyst
Oriental Bank
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed emerging risks through ongoing research and monitoring of transactions, proactively addressing potential threats before they materialized into significant issues.
- Streamlined risk reporting procedures for improved communication with stakeholders and senior management.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Reviewed third-party vendor contracts to ensure adequate risk transfer provisions were in place, protecting the organization''s interests in case of unforeseen events.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical software tools, uncovering hidden patterns and correlations that informed strategic decisions.
- Reduced financial losses due to effective identification and mitigation of potential risks in the portfolio.
Legal Assistant
Sanders Phillips Grossman LLC
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Streamlined the discovery process for quicker resolution of cases by meticulously organizing and reviewing medical records.
- Developed strong relationships with medical providers, streamlining record requests and expediting treatment information for cases.
Telephone Banking Consultant
Banco Popular
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked with customers to procure updated financial information on continuous basis.
- Extended and sustained relationships with customers to maintain and grow business.
- Contacted prospective clients to generate new loans, deposits, and business to achieve company production goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving complex issues promptly and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
- Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
- Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products.
- Communicated lending decisions to customers.
Legal Assistant
Sanders Phillips Grossman LLC
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Ana G Mendez University
Orlando, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
NUC University
Bayamon, PR12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Motions preparation
- Litigation review
- Document organization
- Legal Research
- Court filings
- Proofreading
- Discovery Management
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Timeline
Mass Torts/Litigation Paralegal
Watts Law Firm
02.2022 - Current
Risk Analyst
Oriental Bank
09.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Assistant
Sanders Phillips Grossman LLC
07.2020 - 09.2021
Telephone Banking Consultant
Banco Popular
06.2019 - 04.2020
Legal Assistant
Sanders Phillips Grossman LLC
01.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Ana G Mendez University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
NUC University