Zoom
Mario Grijalva
Lawyer/Paralegal
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal, adept in legal writing and client communication. Enhanced case efficiency through meticulous document preparation and file organization. Excelled in teamwork, significantly improving collaboration among legal staff. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a results-driven approach, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Karl Truman Law Firm/Legal Soft Solutions
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Paralegal
Gladstein Law Firm/Legal Soft Solutions
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Increased collaboration among team members by coordinating meetings, conference calls, and video conferences with internal staff and external parties involved in cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Paralegal
Bowers Law MD/Legal Soft Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Drafting Discovery responses to attorney
- Prepare complaints
Legal Assistant
Social Security Institute of Ecuador
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Paralegal
Day, Day & Brown/Legal Soft Solutions
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Review clients Medical Records
- Translate spanish speaking clients
- Draft responses for Discovery
Lawyer
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Drafted complex legal documents
- Crafted a comprehensive estate plan for a client that was tailored to their unique needs and goals
Paralegal
Crespo Law
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Education
J.D. - Law
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador
Ibarra-Ecuador03.2018
Skills
Legal writing
Document filing
Client Communication
Document Preparation
File Organization
File and Records Management
Legal Transcription
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Software
Neos
Practice Panther
Ring Central
Microsoft Office
Google Drive
Dropbox
EsquireTek
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Paralegal
Gladstein Law Firm/Legal Soft Solutions
10.2023 - 02.2024
Paralegal
Karl Truman Law Firm/Legal Soft Solutions
02.2023 - 08.2024
Paralegal
Bowers Law MD/Legal Soft Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2023
Paralegal
Day, Day & Brown/Legal Soft Solutions
07.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant
Social Security Institute of Ecuador
12.2017 - 06.2022
Lawyer
Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador
11.2016 - 10.2017
Paralegal
Crespo Law
07.2016 - 10.2016
J.D. - Law
Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador
Similar Profiles
Ahmed ElsayedAhmed Elsayed
Founder/Managing Partner/Legal & Business Advisor at Elite Legal Solutions & Consultancies Law FirmFounder/Managing Partner/Legal & Business Advisor at Elite Legal Solutions & Consultancies Law Firm
Laurence HainesLaurence Haines
Senior Associate Attorney at Global Legal Law FirmSenior Associate Attorney at Global Legal Law Firm
Mohammed Ayedh J AlotaibiMohammed Ayedh J Alotaibi
Trainee Lawyer at Al-Hajri Law Firm for Legal ConsultationsTrainee Lawyer at Al-Hajri Law Firm for Legal Consultations