Rocio Pelaez Cazzasa
Lake Worth,FLORIDA
Summary
Foreign attorney with a paralegal certificate aiming to transition into a paralegal role to contribute substantive legal knowledge, analytical abilities, organizational skills, and an eagerness to learn legal processes, promote team collaboration, and achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Professional with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Helps cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Rubenstein Law
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Defense Attorney
Public Defender's Office
, Argentina
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Promoted to 6 differents positions over the years due to excellence and achievements of goals in each position
- Conducted legal research
- Managed a high-volume caseload
- Supervised 7 junior associate attorneys by reviewing document drafts and providing legal advice and guidance
- Supported litigation with legal research, motion drafting, and document review
- Provided legal advice and counsel to the defendants
- Drafted and prepared pleadings, appellate briefs and motions
- Counseled defendants on legal options
- Developed case strategies
- Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for governing bodies
- Stay current on changes and developments in the law through continuing legal education and professional development activities
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective legal strategies and solutions
- Court filing
- Represent defendants in court proceedings advocating for their interests and presenting legal arguments effectively
Legal Assistant
Bullo, Tassi, Estebenet, Lipera, Torassa y Asociados
, Argentina
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Client Communication
- Assistance in Trial Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
- Database Management
- Court filing
- Document Management
- Written/ Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Legal Research
Education
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE COURSE - Common Law System
Stony Brook University
12.2024
WESTLAW CERTIFICATE - Fundamentals of Westlaw Classic for Paralegals, Fundamentals of Westlaw Edge for Paralegals
12.2024
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF LAW - CRIMINAL LITIGATION
University of Buenos Aires Law School
Argentina04-2019
LAW DEGREE -
University of Buenos Aires Law School
12.2016
Skills
- Active Listening
- Client Communication
- Assistance in Trial Preparation
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
- Database Management
- Document Management
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Legal Research
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Drafting pleadings
- Trial preparation
- Court filings
- Litigation support
- Discovery management
- Legal writing
Languages
- English, advanced
- Spanish, native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Rubenstein Law
05.2024 - Current
Defense Attorney
Public Defender's Office
01.2016 - 01.2024
Legal Assistant
Bullo, Tassi, Estebenet, Lipera, Torassa y Asociados
01.2012 - 01.2013
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE COURSE - Common Law System
Stony Brook University
WESTLAW CERTIFICATE - Fundamentals of Westlaw Classic for Paralegals, Fundamentals of Westlaw Edge for Paralegals
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF LAW - CRIMINAL LITIGATION
University of Buenos Aires Law School
LAW DEGREE -
University of Buenos Aires Law School
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