Olga Saez Grajales
Baldwin,Maryland
Summary
Organized, responsible and hard-working paralegal with extensive knowledge of workers' compensation, insurance defense and litigation law. Extensive experience assisting Attorney's in trial and appeal preparations. A personable team player dedicated to workplace satisfaction and continued learning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Completely bilingual in Spanish and English.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Paralegal
Goldberg Segalla LLP
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Paralegal
Franklin & Prokopik
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- 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.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Paralegal
Hartel DeSantis and Howie, LLP
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Paralegal
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Law Clerk
Baltimore County
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
- Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Education
Accounting / Human Resources
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, PR12.2012
Skills
- Litigation Experience
- Case Summaries
- Drafting Correspondence
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Research Facts
- Assisting Lawyers
- Manage Schedules
- Evidence Gathering
- Meeting Preparation
- Exhibit Preparation
- Electronic Discovery
- Review of Pleadings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Experience Paralegal
Goldberg Segalla LLP
03.2022 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Franklin & Prokopik
04.2019 - 03.2022
Paralegal
Hartel DeSantis and Howie, LLP
09.2018 - 04.2019
Paralegal
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
01.2017 - 09.2018
Law Clerk
Baltimore County
07.2016 - 12.2016
Accounting / Human Resources
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus
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