I am a Juris Doctor (JD), Accountant, and experienced U.S. Paralegal with more than 10 years of experience in the legal field, including 5 years of experience working as a Senior Paralegal in U.S. law firms.
I currently work as a Senior Paralegal at a reputable Family Law Firm in New York, where I provide high-level case management, client communication, and administrative support to attorneys and clients. Over the years, I have developed extensive experience working within the U.S. legal system and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, and meeting deadlines in a law firm environment.
As a Senior Paralegal, I handle a wide range of responsibilities throughout the life cycle of a case. My experience includes:
• Case Management using Clio and MyCase
• Legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Client intake and client communications
• Court filings and case correspondence
• Discovery and document management
• Trial and hearing preparation
• Calendaring and deadline management
• Billing, timekeeping, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping using QuickBooks
• Attorney and client support
• Case status monitoring and follow-ups
• Preparing reports, procedures, and SOPs
• Administrative and operational support
• Supervising and mentoring Junior Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and Executive Assistants
My primary practice experience is in Family Law, including divorce, child custody, guardianship, paternity, child support, family offense proceedings, and related matters. This experience has given me a strong understanding of legal procedures, case deadlines, court requirements, and the sensitive nature of working with clients involved in emotionally demanding legal matters.
Before my U.S. law firm experience, I worked for more than two years as a Legal Officer with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), a Philippine government agency, where I handled legal and administrative responsibilities and developed strong skills in regulatory matters, documentation, communication, and government processes.
I also have experience as a Business Operations Manager in the private sector, which strengthened my abilities in operations, administration, process improvement, coordination, and problem-solving.
My government experience also led me to become a Focal Person for complaints received through the 8888 Presidential Complaint Center, a Philippine government communications channel. This role required excellent written and verbal communication, careful evaluation of concerns, coordination with appropriate offices, and timely resolution of issues.
My Juris Doctor degree and accounting background give me a unique combination of legal, financial, analytical, and administrative skills.
I am comfortable working with legal documents, financial information, billing and timekeeping, case records, reports, and confidential information. My accounting background also allows me to approach tasks with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking.
I am not simply someone who can follow instructions. I take ownership of my work and look for ways to anticipate problems, improve processes, and make an attorney's or firm's workload more manageable.
I am known for being:
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and accountable
• Proactive and resourceful
• Excellent in written and verbal communication
• Capable of handling high-volume workloads
• Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable
• Confidential and professional
• Committed to producing accurate, high-quality work
I am experienced in working independently in a remote environment while maintaining clear communication, responsiveness, and accountability. I understand that a good paralegal should not need constant supervision and should be someone attorneys can trust to get things done correctly and on time.
I also value continuous learning. I am open to new systems, technology, coaching, mentoring, and training. I believe that global professionals never stop learning and that knowledge becomes more valuable when it is shared with others.
With 5 years of Senior Paralegal experience in U.S. law firms and more than 10 years of experience in the legal field, I bring both practical legal experience and a strong professional foundation.
I understand how law firms operate, how attorneys manage cases and deadlines, how to communicate professionally with clients, and how important it is to produce accurate work without compromising confidentiality or quality.
If you are looking for a dependable, experienced, and proactive Senior Paralegal who can contribute from day one and help keep your cases and operations organized, I would welcome the opportunity to work with your firm.
I am ready to bring my U.S. legal experience, strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence to your team.
