Paralegal, Legal Assistant

Lidia E. Fernandez

305-***-**** ad1164@r.postjobfree.com

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Dependable, results-driven professional with experience remotely overseeing the smooth flow of work across a law firm. Meticulous attention to detail, organizational, and multi-tasking skills. Capable of researching and analyzing legal documents, providing comprehensive support to attorneys, and overseeing an assistant/clerk. Delivers sustainable results through strong leadership, independent problem-solving and research skills. Develops and executes processes and procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement. Draft and file pleadings in state and federal courts. Superior time management to consistently meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Needles, video conferencing platforms, Client Profiles, and QuickBooks. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Areas of Expertise:

Self-motivated and able to work

independently

Legal Document Experience

Complex Calendar Management

Strong Written and Verbal

Communication Skills

Staff Training and Development

Team Leadership

High Levels of Integrity

Confidential Record Keeping

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Procedural Development

Adaptability

Strong Work Ethic

Superior Time Management

Exemplary Client Services

Organization and Follow Through

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

BERNSTEIN & MARYANOFF, LLC, MIAMI, FLORIDA 2002 – PRESENT Case Manager/Personal Injury Paralegal to Trial Attorney

Maintained a remote/work-from-home role for over a year

Provide comprehensive support to Trial Attorney by digitally communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers and court staff.

Prepare motions, pleadings, discovery responses and assist attorney in trial preparation.

E-file pleadings across various courts and jurisdictions.

Create correspondence and memorandums.

Prepare closing statements and coordinate reductions with medical providers and lien holders.

Managed a complex calendar of meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions and trial deadlines with court staff and opposing counsel using video conferencing software.

Apply bilingual skills to translate conferences from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Consistently exceed the firm’s goals and expectations, while meeting each critical deadline, on a daily basis.

Improved the organization of files by implementing new systems and safeguards to protect confidential client records.

Recognized with positive reviews from clients for delivering exemplary customer service and outstanding performance. GEORGE, HARTZ & LUNDEEN, MIAMI, FLORIDA 1999 – 2002 Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

BAILEY, HARPER & ARENCIBIA, MIAMI, FLORIDA 1996 –1999 Administrative Assistant to Managing Partner

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

ROBERT MORGAN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

Notary Public, State of Florida

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