Valeria Canas
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Paralegal with strong legal research and document preparation skills. Assists attorneys in trial preparation and deposition coordination, ensuring organized exhibits and accurate witness lists. Committed to compliance with court rules and delivering reliable support to legal teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Harris Firm
Rego Park, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and document drafting.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness lists.
- Drafted and filed legal documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Reviewed client files for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and facilitating necessary corrections.
Legal Assistant & Deposition Coordinator
Harris Firm
Rego Park, NY
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for efficient retrieval.
- Assisted attorneys with deposition preparation,
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY07.2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Notary public
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Legal writing
- File and records management
- Exhibit preparation
- Criminal law
- Deposition scheduling
- Critical thinking
- Legal document preparation
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Workload management
Certification
- Licensed Traditional & Electronic Public Notary
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Harris Firm
12.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant & Deposition Coordinator
Harris Firm
07.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
LaGuardia Community College