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Patricia Ramirez

Detroit,MI

Summary

Seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant position where I can continue to apply my knowledge and experience in a dynamic, collaborative law firm.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C.
04.2025 - Current
  • Drafts nondispositive motions, Initial Disclosures, responses to discovery, and 26(f) Joint Discovery Reports in accordance with federal and state court rules.
  • Requests and reviews documents from potential leads to assess validity of wage claims and determine case viability.
  • Conducts PACER searches to evaluate the litigation history to determine the feasibility of pursuing legal action.
  • Presents potential leads at biweekly lead meetings to assess their merit and determine whether they should be pursued further.

Paralegal

CARLA D. AIKENS, P.C.
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Drafted motions to compel depositions and comprehensive discovery responses, motions to stay.
  • Drafted motions to compel depositions and comprehensive discovery responses, motions to stay, and motions to extend discovery cutoff.
  • Prepared and proofread discovery responses to opposing counsel’s Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission, after conferring with clients and legal staff.
  • Filed pleadings on MiFile and ECF/PACER, following court guidelines and rules.

Legal Assistant

KING, TILDEN, MCETTRICK & BRINK, P.C.
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Proofread and filed motions, briefs, and exhibits to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules, on MiFile (trial and appellate), ECF/PACER and via mail.
  • Managed Outlook calendar efficiently, scheduling appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Prepared billing for time spent on drafting and reviewing motions, pleadings, and discovery, as well as docketing scheduling orders and court notices.

Legal Secretary

TODD STEARN, P.C.
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Drafted and dispatched Letters of Engagement, Settlement and Deposition Notices and Discovery Requests to clients.
  • Managed the filing of pleadings and motions in state and federal courts via mail, MiFile and ECF/PACER systems, following court rules and procedures.
  • Managed attorneys’ dockets using the Clio database, ensuring tasks and court appearances are accurate and updated.

Paralegal

CARLA D. AIKENS, P.C.
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Drafted and filed Summons and Complaints, Initial Disclosures, Witness Lists, Discovery Requests and appeal documents for employment and personal injury cases, following EEOC, Michigan Circuit, Michigan District and Appellate rules.
  • Conducted phone intakes of prospective clients to facilitate case evaluation and management.
  • Managed attorneys’ dockets using the MyCase database and Google Suite.

Paralegal

ASTA & BICKOFF, P.C.
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Filed No-Fault applications for New York and New Jersey cases.
  • Managed HIPAA/records requests to medical facilities and unions.
  • Conducted phone intakes of prospective clients, to assess case evaluation and management.
  • Prepared settlement releases, hold harmless forms, stipulations of discontinuance, pleadings, responses to discovery demands and legal correspondence.

Administrative Assistant

FERRO, KUBA, MANGANO, P.C.
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing office correspondence for the firm’s partners and support staff.
  • Interpreted for personal injury partners and clients during follow-up appointments and preparation for court (Examinations before Trial and Trial).
  • Utilized TrialWorks to upload incoming correspondence and pleadings from courts and opposing counsel.
  • Followed up with title companies to obtain necessary documents for closings.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - E-Discovery For Paralegals Certificate

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
08-2024

Post-Degree Certificate - Paralegal Studies

CUNY Queens College
Queens, New York
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

CUNY Hunter College
New York
01-2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Case Management
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proactive Mindset
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Familiar with French
  • TrialWorks
  • Clio
  • MyCase

Timeline

Paralegal

SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, P.C.
04.2025 - Current

Paralegal

CARLA D. AIKENS, P.C.
04.2023 - 03.2025

Legal Assistant

KING, TILDEN, MCETTRICK & BRINK, P.C.
04.2022 - 04.2023

Legal Secretary

TODD STEARN, P.C.
05.2021 - 03.2022

Paralegal

CARLA D. AIKENS, P.C.
03.2020 - 04.2021

Paralegal

ASTA & BICKOFF, P.C.
09.2018 - 03.2020

Administrative Assistant

FERRO, KUBA, MANGANO, P.C.
04.2018 - 08.2018

Post-Degree Certificate - E-Discovery For Paralegals Certificate

Washtenaw Community College

Post-Degree Certificate - Paralegal Studies

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

CUNY Hunter College

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