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MARTINA CASO

Port St Lucie

Summary

Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Fisher Potter Hodas, adept at enhancing case efficiency through meticulous document preparation and organization. Proven ability in client communication and case management, ensuring compliance with court procedures. Skilled in drafting legal documents and maintaining accurate billing, contributing to streamlined operations and improved attorney productivity.

Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility.

Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas
08.2023 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and binders.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.

Paralegal

Fisher Potter Hodas PLLC
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepared motions, and pleadings.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits and binders.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.

Paralegal

Law Offices of Benjamin T. Hodas
07.2013 - 06.2022
  • Prepared discovery responses and answers.
  • Communicated with client in preparation for answering discovery request.
  • Assisted other paralegals with workload, preparing motions and other pertinent pleadings.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
05-1997

Martin County High School
Stuart, FL
05-1978

Skills

  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Notary public
  • Document preparation
  • Document drafting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas
08.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Fisher Potter Hodas PLLC
05.2022 - 08.2023

Paralegal

Law Offices of Benjamin T. Hodas
07.2013 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College

Martin County High School