Vanessa Marin Del Rio
Largo,Florida
Summary
A highly experienced, compassionate, and detail-orientated senior paralegal, with extensive experience in legal research, information systems, case management, investigations, risk analysis, corporate communications, and office management. Utilizes strong communication and leadership skills to properly manage a team, while keeping everybody engaged and productive. A reliable professional, with a proven track record of analyzing and improving processes to effectively meet strict deadlines in fast-paced environments. A multitasker and creative problem-solver, capable of working independently and with minimal direct supervision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Paralegal Specialist
Centonzio Law, PLLC
Largo, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for CAVC Court proceedings, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
- Streamlined the process of obtaining critical information from our leads and potential clients through effective communication and demonstrated compassion.
- Coordinated with independent medical experts by drafting exam request and preparation of our clients in support of their claims.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws and regulations.
- Drafted well-organized pleadings and motions, to support case positions effectively.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Conducted efficient electronic discovery processes, enabling quick identification of key evidence.
- Enhanced case efficiency by streamlining legal research and document management processes.
- Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
- Improved client relationships through clear communication and prompt response to inquiries.
- Coordinated firm cases by creating reports in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Interviewed leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
VBA Non-Paid Employee/Volunteer
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Bay Pines, Florida
01.2020
- Completed 248 hours of intensive training and performed functions directly related to the ordering and receipt of supplies and or services pertaining to the programs within the Generic Inventory Package (GIP), VistA and APAP software
- Ensured supplies and materials were distributed to all areas serviced by Logistics, maintained stock and performed customer service and administrative service
- Pulled stock inventory and material from main inventory for delivery and replenish stock inventory
- Interacted with patients, clinical and administrative customers to ensure issues and needs were identified and resolved or escalated to supervisors providing excellent customer service
- Created medical reports in an effort to support timely and accurate information on patients records
- Ensured that proper procedures were followed and cared out accordingly to established policies and guidelines.
Litigation Paralegal
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Tampa, Florida
01.2020
- Performed substantive legal research utilizing a variety of research tools
- Reviewed and organized complex factual material and other documentary data
- Used tables and citations check with efficiency
- Independently prepared substantive legal documents to include responses to opposing counsel, and various litigation pleading documents, with emphasis on identifying and addressing the legal issues, grammar, and spelling
- Reviewed files and responded to Freedom of Information Act requests
- Developed and entered various case materials into a computer databased
- Prepared charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results
- Filed pleading documents with the Florida E-filing system and attended meetings while working remotely via Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Provided litigation case management and organized cases for court proceedings, and handled administrative responsibilities associated with pre-trial court proceedings.
Paralegal Program Office Assistant
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida
01.2017
- Offered student services and served as peer student advisor
- Filed and organized adjuncts folders
- Assisted dean and chair of paralegal studies department with American Bar Association reapplication processes
- Kept records of adjuncts’ assignments and student work product per classes and semester
- Maintained records per semester and fiscal year of adjuncts’ syllabi, graduation checks, course management detail documents, and faculty management detail document
- Attended and recorded minutes of Advisory Committee meetings
- Managed phone lines
- Helped instructors with Notary Public training and e-filing training.
Global Compliance Specialist II
JABIL
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided legal support to Global Ethics and Compliance Team (GECT) attorneys
- Acted as key internal point of contact for compliance matters, participating in various projects and initiatives to support global compliance initiatives and increase efficiencies
- Performed project management reporting on programmatic elements of compliance program, as well as matters related to investigative functions of group
- Supported Code of Conduct Team, investigators, and attorneys
- Remained informed regarding evolving requirements to ensure proactive alignment of policies, procedures, processing, filing, and other work standards
- Supported development of strategic compliance program elements, including investigative function, and partnered with Code of Conduct Team to manage hot-line system, related reporting, and compliance program initiatives as needed.
Sergeant E-5, Paralegal Specialist
Department of Defense, United States Army
Fort Drum, New York
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated knowledge in basic ethical obligations under Rules of Professional Responsibility
- Prepared and summarized witness testimony, charge sheets, trial documents, and confinement orders for court-martial
- Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch or disposition
- Collected regional data and submitted accurate and timely administrative separation reports, military justice report, monthly Army Substance Abuse Program Report, quarterly Equal Opportunity Report, and weekly tracker report for organization
- Created in-depth trend analysis tracker report for each individual unit within organization, based on various forms of misconduct that led to reduction of incidences.
Sergeant E-5, Paralegal Specialist, Tax Center Office
Department of Defense, United States Army
Torii Station, Okinawa
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed daily office operation, including client screening, drafting and notarizing powers of attorney, drafting separation agreements and preparing wills, and managing client individual system reports
- Prepared correspondence, interviewed clients to determine nature of problem, and compiled records into quarterly reports
- Contributed to office winning Chief of Staff Award for Excellence in Legal Assistance, only one to win best small-office category
- Hand-picked to assume and perform duties above assigned rank, with full responsibility as senior head manager and senior group leader, with zero degradation in operations
- Provided legal assistance, military and civil, and referred legal problems to attorney
- Managed oversight of revocation and suspension of driving privileges actions
- Trained seven paralegals to be notaries, which increased office readiness during operational missions
- Contributed to office receiving JAG Corps’ Excellence in Claims Award
- Prepared legal documents for claims processing and investigations
- Conducted biweekly briefings for all employees arriving and leaving Japan area company on current issues and claims processing.
Specialist E-4, Paralegal
Department of Defense, United States Army
Fort Riley, Kansas
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed Military Justice Office
- Drafted e-mails and documents
- Monitored and reviewed actions to ensure proper and timely disposition.
Education
B.A.S., Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Safety Administration Cross Discipline
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2019
Skills
- iWork
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case Management Specialist
- Client relations strength
- Outlook
- Lawcus Legał Practice Management System
- Westlaw
- VBMS and Caseflow system
- Adobe
- LexisNexis
- Florida E-filing
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Staff education and training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Notary Public, Florida
Affiliations
- Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Claims Agent
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Member of the National Organization of Veteran's Advocates - NOVA
- Appointed Member of the Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee
- Active Member of NALA
Professional Development
- Leader Development Course, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Hawaii
- Pre-Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course, Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School
- Advanced Skill Training, Paralegal Specialist, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Superior Unit Award
- Two Army Good Conduct Medals
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terror Service Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Seven Certificates of Achievement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Paralegal Specialist
Centonzio Law, PLLC
11.2020 - Current
VBA Non-Paid Employee/Volunteer
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
01.2020
Litigation Paralegal
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
01.2020
Global Compliance Specialist II
JABIL
01.2018 - 01.2019
Paralegal Program Office Assistant
St. Petersburg College
01.2017
Sergeant E-5, Paralegal Specialist
Department of Defense, United States Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sergeant E-5, Paralegal Specialist, Tax Center Office
Department of Defense, United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2013
Specialist E-4, Paralegal
Department of Defense, United States Army
01.2009 - 01.2011
B.A.S., Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Public Safety Administration Cross Discipline
St. Petersburg College
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