Mariana Donohue
Pasadena
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with 3 years of experiance, excelling in legal research and case file organization. Proven ability to prepare compelling legal documents and communicate effectively with clients. Recognized for strong analytical skills and a commitment to precision in high-pressure environments.
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Hartel DeSantis & Murray LLP
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing Answers to Interrogatories and Request for Production fo Documents, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Reviewed medical records of Plaintiffs and medical expense recaps.
- Detail-oriented and highly professional paralegal with 3 years of experience supporting attorneys in collections, foreclosures and now personal injury and insurance defense litigation. I bring a deep understanding of case preparation, client communication, and trial support, combined with a strong work ethic and commitment to precision.
Legal Assistant
Cohn Goldberg Deutsch
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Legal Assistant
Klima Peters & Daly
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Kept case data and contact information up to date to expedite proceedings.
- Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Legal Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Court transcription
- Exhibit preparation
- Legal research skills
- Power of attorney
- Case file organization
- Document filing
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Exceptional writer
- Civil law
- Legal analysis
- Case summaries
- Legal case files
Timeline
Paralegal
Hartel DeSantis & Murray LLP
03.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cohn Goldberg Deutsch
03.2024 - 03.2025
Legal Assistant
Klima Peters & Daly
07.2023 - 03.2024
Legal Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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