Yamilex Carvajal
Flushing
Summary
Enthusiastic law school candidate and bilingual litigation paralegal with hands-on experience in personal injury and civil litigation. Skilled in managing high-volume caseloads, preparing clients hearings, drafting legal documents, reviewing evidence, and coordinating eCourt and litigation schedules. Brings strong communication, organization, research, and Spanish-English translation abilities. Dedicated to supporting attorneys across all stages of litigation and eager to bring this practical foundation into law school and future legal practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Abrams Law Group, P.C.
11.2018 - Current
- Manage full personal injury caseload from intake through litigation, including preparing clients for EUOs/EBTs/50-H hearings, coordinating depositions, IMEs, mediations, and court appearances, and organizing files for hearings, trials, and negotiations.
- Draft, organize, and review legal materials, including pleadings, correspondence, medical records, and evidentiary documents.
- Support attorney–client communication, including English & Spanish translation, maintaining calendars, and handling scanning, uploading, and case-related correspondence.
Secretary
Works Well Accounting
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed client documentation workflow by scanning, organizing, labeling, and securely storing financial records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with office procedures.
- Coordinated client communication and scheduling, including booking appointments, answering inquiries, providing front-desk support, and assisting clients in preparing necessary forms and materials for tax preparation.
- Prepared tax schedules and work papers by gathering financial data, reconciling statements, verifying income and deductions, and supporting accountants with preliminary calculations and file organization for tax return completion.
Legal Intern
Tere Law Office
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed legal documentation workflow, including scanning, organizing, labeling, and uploading case files into Clio while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with office procedures.
- Facilitated attorney–client communication by translating English–Spanish during meetings and phone calls, helping clients understand forms, procedures, and case updates.
- Provided front-desk and client support, including managing high-volume phone lines, scheduling appointments, preparing basic paperwork, and assisting clients with intake and follow-up tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
St. Joseph’s University New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2022
Political Science
The City College of New York
09.2020
Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College
08.2017
Skills
- Litigation Support
- ECourt Calendar Management
- Personal Injury Case Preparation
- Legal Drafting & Document Prep
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Client Communication
- File Management & Organization
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Affiliations
- Memeber, Beit Gavriel Synagogue
- Member, Jewish Law Students Association
- Member, New York Paralegal Society
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Abrams Law Group, P.C.
11.2018 - Current
Secretary
Works Well Accounting
06.2017 - 09.2017
Legal Intern
Tere Law Office
03.2016 - 06.2017
Political Science
The City College of New York
Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
St. Joseph’s University New York