YARIELIS VENEZUELA VEGA
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Dedicated and detailed-oriented paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Sanabria and Associates, PLLC
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and applications for ongoing cases.
- Assisted with preparation for hearings, including organizing evidence and exhibits.
- Prepared and filed documents with courts and other agencies. Including e-filing with state courts and ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
- Conducted legal research on case law and legal articles to assist in building a case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing exhibits and witness reports.
Paralegal
Law Office Of Katherine Canto
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and affidavits.
- Conducted legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal articles to assist in building a case.
- Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
Paralegal
Konare Law
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Organizing and managing case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and properly filed. This includes maintaining case calendars and deadlines
- Communicated with clients to gather information, provide updates, and sometimes conduct interviews and intakes.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary action.
- Prepared and filed documents with courts and other agencies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and handling office logistics.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PR06.2017
High School Diploma -
Cedin
08.2013
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail and Accuracy
- Case Management and Organization
- Client Communication
- Legal Research and Writing
- Document Preparation and Filing
- Conflict Mediation
- Knowledge of Legal Procedures
- Familiarity with Legal Software (PracticePanther, Filevine, Sharepoint, Salesforce)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal
Sanabria and Associates, PLLC
08.2021 - 03.2024
Paralegal
Law Office Of Katherine Canto
07.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Konare Law
05.2019 - 07.2021
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
High School Diploma -
Cedin
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