Detail-oriented and highly skilled paralegal with extensive experience in probate, corporate litigation, personal injury, and eviction law. Adept at managing complex legal cases, conducting research, preparing legal documents, and liaising with clients, attorneys, and court officials. Strong ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and ensure compliance with legal procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Golden Law
11.2023 - Current
Probate & Estate Administration: Support attorneys in drafting Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and other estate planning documents. Ensure compliance with state and federal laws while managing estate assets, probate filings, and trust administration in coordination with financial institutions, beneficiaries, and insurance providers.
Commercial & Corporate Litigation: Assist in handling complex commercial and corporate litigation matters, including contract disputes, shareholder actions, business torts, and regulatory issues. Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents. Coordinate with corporate clients, in-house counsel, and opposing parties. Support arbitration, mediation, and trial preparation with detailed document review and evidence management.
Litigation Support & Case Preparation: Conduct in-depth legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and court databases to support attorneys in probate, civil, and corporate litigation. Analyze legal precedents and statutes; prepare case summaries, timelines, and strategy materials to aid in litigation and settlement efforts.
Document Drafting & Discovery: Draft and review affidavits, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, interrogatories, and discovery responses. Organize and manage discovery materials, ensuring procedural compliance and timely production. Prepare exhibits and evidence for hearings, depositions, and trial.
Case Management & Docketing: Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files. Track court deadlines, filing requirements, and appearance schedules. Liaise with court staff, opposing counsel, and third parties to ensure smooth case progression.
Client Service & Administrative Support: Provide high-level client service with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism. Schedule court appearances, consultations, and mediations. Manage correspondence and workflow for attorneys, including document preparation and legal filings.
Personal Injury Paralegal
Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkert, P.A.
01.2023 - 11.2023
Case Management & Litigation Support: Managed high-volume personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural deadlines.
Legal Document Preparation: Drafted motions, affidavits, pleadings, settlement statements, and discovery responses to support litigation strategies.
Discovery & Trial Preparation: Assisted attorneys in preparing interrogatories, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and expert witness reports. Organized and indexed trial exhibits for hearings and mediations.
Client & Insurance Liaison: Acted as a liaison between clients, insurance companies, opposing counsel, and medical providers, ensuring seamless communication throughout the litigation process.
Medical Record Analysis & Settlement Negotiations: Compiled medical chronologies, reviewed expert reports, and prepared demand packages for settlement negotiations.
Financial & Case Compliance: Managed settlement disbursements, negotiated medical provider balances, and ensured all retainer agreements were properly executed.
Eviction Paralegal
Fabrikant & Associates, PLLC.
05.2022 - 01.2023
Eviction Case Analysis: Reviewed and assessed case files to determine property and tenant eviction details, ensuring compliance with landlord-tenant laws.
Lease Agreement & Compliance Review: Conducted in-depth analysis of lease agreements to determine required notices and eviction procedures based on jurisdictional regulations.
Legal Document Drafting: Drafted and prepared Notices to Quit, Non-Payment Notices, eviction complaints, and motions for court filings.
Client Communication & Case Tracking: Maintained ongoing communication with clients, providing updates on case progress and ensuring timely resolution.
Court Filing & Case Management: Organized and filed eviction pleadings electronically and maintained detailed records of case progress and deadlines.
Coordination with Property Managers & Agents: Worked closely with property owners, landlords, real estate agents, and legal teams to facilitate the eviction process.
Paralegal
The Property Advocates, P.A.
01.2018 - 05.2022
Litigation & Settlement Support: Assisted attorneys in mediation preparation, drafting settlement statements, and managing pre-litigation casework.
Legal Research & Document Drafting: Conducted factual and legal research to support litigation strategies and case pleadings. Drafted motions, contracts, and mediation statements.
Trial & Hearing Preparation: Organized and maintained hearing, deposition, and trial binders, ensuring attorneys had all necessary materials for proceedings.
Scheduling & Legal Coordination: Coordinated depositions, hearings, and attorney-client meetings, ensuring proper case preparation.
Client Relations & Case Management: Handled high-volume client communications, ensuring clients were informed about case progress and next steps.
Financial Oversight & Attorney Fee Management: Managed attorney fee collections, case expense tracking, and retainer agreement compliance.
Eviction Specialist
24 Asset Management
07.2017 - 01.2018
Eviction & Foreclosure Process Management: Managed eviction cases for foreclosed REO properties, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Collaboration with Attorneys & Financial Institutions: Worked closely with real estate agents, attorneys, banks, and financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Chase, to coordinate eviction and asset management strategies.
Client Communication & Case Updates: Provided case updates to attorneys, landlords, and financial institutions, ensuring all stakeholders were informed of legal proceedings.
Vendor & Agent Oversight: Reviewed and approved agent profiles, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
Relocation & Tenant Negotiations: Negotiated relocation assistance agreements with tenants to facilitate smooth transitions and avoid legal disputes.
Education
Paralegal Studies -
Miami Dade College
Skills
Legal Expertise: Probate, Commercial & Corporate Litigation, Personal Injury, Eviction Law, Case Management, Settlement Negotiations, Discovery Coordination
Legal Research & E-Filing: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, State E-Filing Portals, Electronic Court Filings, Case Law Analysis
Software Proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks, Clio, TrialWorks, CourtMAP, Timekeeper, Zola, Leap, MyCase, Relativity (E-Discovery), E-Filing Portals