Laura Mendoza Bilingual Lawyer - Paralegal - Legal Assistant

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Paralegal

The Derrick Law Firm

Nov 2024 - Current (1 year 6 months)

- Communicate with Insurance Companies to get information about any existing claim associated with policy numbers and date of loss, draft LOR and LOP, and request declaration pages. - Submit FOIA requests to the local agencies involved in the accidents, make follow-up on the requests, and process the materials into the case management system. - Coordinate investigation with the private investigator. - Submit public records requests and make follow-up on the requests. - Assist attorneys in drafting and preparing demands and depositions. - Utilized Microsoft 365, Claude AI, Descript, Adobe PDF, and Filevine for efficient case management and documentation. - Engaged with personal injury law practices, leveraging the firm's specialization

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Paralegal

Alexandra Lozano Immigración Law

Feb 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 10 months)

- Communicate with clients to request the documentation needed as supporting documents for their cases. - Monitor timelines to gather documents and submit applications. - Submit FOIA requests to Federal Agencies such as the FBI, CBP, USCIS, ICE, etc. - Assist attorneys in drafting and preparing legal documents such as immigration forms (G-28, I-130, I-131, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-360, I-589, I-601, I-212, DS-260), declarations, and cover letters. - Utilized Microsoft Excel for organizing case data and tracking deadlines, enhancing overall efficiency in case management. - Tools: Google Suite, MyCase, Litify, and Adobe PDF.

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Legal Assistant

Bennerotte & Associates

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)

- Gathered medical records by submitting requests to medical providers and facilities, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patient confidentiality. - Interpreted conversations between attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients, facilitating clear communication and understanding of legal matters. - Translated legal correspondence from English to Spanish, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all communications. - Managed and organized a high volume of documentation, ensuring all records were accurate, complete, and updated. - Additionally, utilized claims handling skills by contacting insurance companies to file claims and retrieve declaration pages, which enhanced the efficiency of

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Paralegal

Monge & Associates. Law firm.

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 1 month)

As a Paralegal, I was responsible for conducting legal research, drafting documents, and assisting attorneys in case preparation to ensure efficient legal proceedings. I maintained organized case files and managed deadlines to support the legal team effectively. Additionally, I utilized Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel to streamline document management and data analysis, enhancing overall productivity and collaboration within the firm. My role also involved claims handling, where I contacted insurance companies to file claims, sent letters of representation, retrieved declaration pages, and coordinated with adjusters to conduct inspections on the at-fault vehicle, ensuring that all aspects of personal injury cases were managed with prec

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Paralegal

Phillipi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria

Apr 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 3 months)

- Conducted daily visits to courts to follow up on cases, ensuring timely updates and effective communication with legal teams. - Updated case management software to maintain accurate records and streamline case tracking. - Sent daily reports to associate attorneys, providing the most recent information on cases to facilitate informed decision-making. - Drafted legal documents, including letters of advice, follow-up emails, and summaries, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal standards. - Prepared reports in English addressed to firm clients, enhancing client communication and satisfaction. - Managed the calendar for the firm, utilizing Google Workspace to schedule appointments and deadlines efficiently, while also employing

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