Natalie Prado
Miami Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal/Supervisor of Operations
Schlacter Law
11.2019 - Current
- Supervised a team of three case managers as the Bodily Injury Pre-suit Supervisor
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Attended depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials with attorney representation.
- Drafted discovery requests and responses on behalf of attorneys.
- Gathered information from clients regarding their cases during interviews or meetings.
- Prepared legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs for submission to the court.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Proofread pleadings prior to filing them with the court.
- Reviewed case files to ensure all necessary documents were included prior to filing.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trial by organizing evidence and witness statements.
- Conducted investigations involving various types of legal issues such as contract disputes or employment law violations.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
Legal Assistant
Wolfson & Grossman P.A.
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
- Scheduled maintenance visits for office equipment such as computers or printers.
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and tidiness.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
Hialeah, FL06-2008
Skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Document Editing
- Deadline Monitoring
- Legal research skills
- Written Communication
- Case Management
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- State of Florida Remote Online Notary
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Team Player Award 2023 and 2024
- MVP 2023 and 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal/Supervisor of Operations
Schlacter Law
11.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Wolfson & Grossman P.A.
06.2015 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Hialeah High School
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