Suzette Pineiro
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Hard working and self-driven attention to detail paralegal, motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Key West Criminal Defense
09.2019 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Inputted pertinent case information in legal database.
- Electronically filed documents with the Florida E-Portal.
- Drafted and filed Orders for Judge's review and signature.
- Handled all expungement and sealments for the firm with minimal or no attorney involvement.
Legal Assistant
16th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal And Legal Studies
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Key West High School
Key West, FL06.2015
Skills
- Subpoena Service
- Case Management
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Document Control Support
- Online Databases
- Case File Preparation
- Legal Research
- Client Support
- File and Records Management
- Criminal Law
Affiliations
- National Federation of Paralegals
- South Florida Paralegal Association
- Florida Notary Public
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Key West Criminal Defense
09.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
16th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office
08.2015 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Paralegal And Legal Studies
Tallahassee Community College
High School Diploma -
Key West High School
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