Miguel Rios
Auburn,WA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. With a decade of experience in the legal field. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, under pressure and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Personal Injury Paralegal & Department Manager
Bradley Johnson Lawyers
Seattle, WA
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Assigned work and monitored performance of Legal Assistants.
- Provided regular updates to clients regarding their case status and any new developments.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Participated in continuing education programs & seminars related to personal injury law or risk management practices.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel or insurance companies to ensure maximum compensation for clients.
- Managed a large caseload of personal injury claims, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases.
- Monitored all deadlines throughout the life of a claim to ensure timely filing of documents or payment of awards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared correspondence to clients, courts, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
Intake & Referral Director
Balkin & Mausner LLP
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Senior Director of Marketing
Sababria & Associates LLC
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Organized quarterly meetings with senior management to review departmental goals and objectives.
- Lead and manage a team of 5 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Grew department's team and technical capabilities with hiring and training of talented individuals.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor the progress of individual employees.
- Generated monthly performance metrics and analytical reports, reviewing and communicating marketing campaign strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with outside vendors such as Radio/T.V. Teams, photographers, and web developers.
- Expanded new businesses by developing powerful sales, advertising and marketing campaigns.
- Developed marketing strategies based on corporate objectives and market trends.
- Oversaw budgeting for all marketing activities, ensuring expenditures were within allocated limits.
- Established metrics to track ROI on all marketing programs.
- Boosted sales by developing new firm marketing strategies.
Personal Injury Paralegal
Antezana & Antezana LLC
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinated medical records requests from physicians and hospitals.
- Compiled evidence such as police reports, photographs and accident reconstruction reports.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Prepared settlement demands for review by attorneys.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Maryland
Rockville, MDSkills
- Case Management
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Analytical Legal Research & Drafting Skills
- Employee Managing & Training
- Marketing & Referral Directing
- Pre Litigation Negotiator
- Legal Research
- Project Management
- Campaign Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Digital Marketing
Certification
- Notary Public For the States of:
- Washington
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Washington D.C.
Affiliations
Seminars & Conventions Attended.
- Crisp X Conference 2023 - Atlanta GA
- Clio Conference 2023 - Nashville TN
- Needles Seminars
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Personal Injury Paralegal & Department Manager
Bradley Johnson Lawyers
02.2021 - 05.2023
Intake & Referral Director
Balkin & Mausner LLP
01.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Director of Marketing
Sababria & Associates LLC
09.2016 - 12.2019
Personal Injury Paralegal
Antezana & Antezana LLC
08.2013 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Montgomery College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Maryland
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