Wanda Mwalwanda
Ansonia
Summary
Dynamic bilingual paralegal with expertise in personal injury. Exceptional client communication skills in both English and Spanish, facilitating effective settlement negotiations and ensuring client satisfaction. Notary public with strong organizational capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Paralegal
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers - Connecticut
Waterbury, CT
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in case preparation by organizing legal documents and maintaining case files.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing cases and provided summaries for attorney review.
- Drafted legal correspondence and documents, ensuring adherence to firm protocols and deadlines such as demands and settlement memos
- Communicated with clients effectively in both English and Spanish to gather information and provide updates.
Paralegal - Team Lead
Carter Mario Law Firm
Milford, CT
04.2016 - 05.2025
- Managed personal injury files and Case Managers
- Preparation of legal documents such as Affidavits, Releases, Demands and Settlements
- Obtained all medical records & bills
- Composed and typed routine letters such as Notice of Intent or Letters of Representations
- E-filing of Pleadings and/or Motions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05-2018
Paralegal Studies And Business Administration - Legal Studies
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT06-1998
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal analysis
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Personal injury
- Estate planning
- Bilingual proficiency
- Interpretation skills
- Office administration
- Document filing
- Case summaries
- Notary public
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Paralegal
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers - Connecticut
05.2025 - Current
Paralegal - Team Lead
Carter Mario Law Firm
04.2016 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
Paralegal Studies And Business Administration - Legal Studies
University of Bridgeport