YAKIMA ORDONEZ GONZALEZ
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic Paralegal with proven expertise in legal research, document preparation, and case management, honed at Garcia, Montoya & Rengifo Law, PLLC. Demonstrated ability to reduce attorney workload by 30% through efficient legal drafting and file organization. Skilled in client communication, fostering professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality. Adept at guiding junior staff, enhancing firm operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Garcia, Montoya & Rengifo Law, PLLC
02.2022 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Bolstered firm's reputation by consistently maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough research and prompt response to inquiries.
- Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Paralegal
Suarez & Lopez Law Firm
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Bolstered firm's reputation by consistently maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough research and prompt response to inquiries.
- Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Prestige Insurance
01.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Insurance Agent
UniVista Insurance
08.2018 - 11.2018
Manager
Juguera Tropical
04.2016 - 05.2018
Education
No Degree - Notary Public
Executive Department, State of Florida
Tallahassee, FL06.2022
No Degree - Registered Customer Service Representative
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2018
No Degree - Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Coral Gables, FL05.2017
Associate of Science - Attorney in Law
Camilo Cienfuegos University
Matanzas, Cuba07.2010
Skills
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Notary Public
- Document Preparation
- Legal writing
- File Organization
- File and Records Management
- Document filing
- Legal Compliance
- Court Filing
- Deposition Summaries
- Case file organization
- Calendar oversight
- Documenting
- Motion drafting
- Legal Correspondence
- Customer Service
- Client Support
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Deadline Monitoring
- Workload Management
- Document organization
- Database Searching
- Filing System Organization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Paralegal
Garcia, Montoya & Rengifo Law, PLLC
02.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Suarez & Lopez Law Firm
05.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Insurance Agent
Prestige Insurance
01.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Insurance Agent
UniVista Insurance
08.2018 - 11.2018
Manager
Juguera Tropical
04.2016 - 05.2018
No Degree - Notary Public
Executive Department, State of Florida
No Degree - Registered Customer Service Representative
University of Central Florida
No Degree - Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Associate of Science - Attorney in Law
Camilo Cienfuegos University
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