Stephanie Mathusa
Cocoa
Summary
Polished paralegal with proven ability to enhance operational productivity through effective case management and meticulous legal research. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Clio, Westlaw, and committed to delivering exceptional client service while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Well-versed in drafting motions, memoranda, and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Volk Law Offices
Melbourne
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided legal support for multi-attorney firm focusing on complex business strategies and real property litigation.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on statutes, codes, and case precedents to establish effective strategies.
- Facilitated witness interviews and investigations to gather pertinent case information.
- Coordinated scheduling for depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings to ensure efficient proceedings.
- Trained staff on office protocols and specific case responsibilities to enhance operational productivity.
- Organized evidence for trial presentations and hearings.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements through thorough review of legislation.
- Interpreted legal documents including contracts and agreements for clarity and accuracy.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Paralegal
Arias Bosinger PLLC
Melbourne
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided legal support for multi-attorney firm specializing in collections and covenant enforcement litigation.
- Drafted, proofread, and filed litigation pleadings for homeowners and condominium associations.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
Education
A.S. - Paralegal
Everest University
Melbourne, Florida01.2009
B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation
Florida International University
Miami, Florida08.1996
H.S. - Graduate
Rockledge High School
Rockledge, Florida01.1990
Skills
- Client intake and case management
- Records, legal research, and investigation
- Data compilation and organization
- Chain of title analysis
- Calendar management
- Hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial coordination
- Timekeeping and invoicing
- Trust accounting practices
- Professional oral and written communication
- Microsoft Office and case management software proficiency
- Westlaw experience
- Typing speed 75 wpm
Affiliations
- Permaculture, Agritourism and Renewable Energy project enthusiast.
- Mom to two amazing young adults off on their post-secondary learning adventures.
- Wife of a hard-working AC/Heating & Refrigeration guru with a knack for out of this world ideas.
Qualifications
20+ years knowledge, skills and capabilities culminated from a substantial career in legal support service to attorneys in the fields of corporate law, civil litigation, family law, probate and estate planning, foreclosure defense and insurance litigation, and real property transactions and litigation. Prior career as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Capital City Youth Services, Devereux Day School, and VA Hospital.
Certification
- Notary Public - State of Florida since 2002
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Volk Law Offices
09.2022 - 07.2024
Paralegal
Arias Bosinger PLLC
01.2018 - 01.2022
A.S. - Paralegal
Everest University
B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation
Florida International University
H.S. - Graduate
Rockledge High School
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