Andre Melo

Currently seeking a position to broaden experience in the legal field. Present goal is to utilize all of the legal skills and knowledge obtained in school and in the real world. Searching to expand current knowledge and experience in a law firm where interests and motivation will be stimulated.

Litigation Paralegal II - Construction at Foley & Lardner, LLP (2024-05 – Present)

Litigation paralegal specializing in construction law, managing pleadings, scheduling, expert coordination, and trial preparation.

• Drafting and filing pleadings with Florida's E-Portal, AAA Filing Portal, scheduling hearings, depositions and mediations
• Engaging experts/consultants, coordinating and attending site inspections, destructive testing, and/or repairs
• Assisting in discovery, case management, trial-prep/final hearing prep; ensuring compliance with trial/pre-trial deadlines

Senior Litigation Paralegal at Trial Pro, P.A. (2020-12 – 2024-05)

Senior litigation paralegal responsible for pleadings, scheduling, discovery, case management, and trial preparation.

• Drafting and filing pleadings with the Federal/State E-Portal; scheduling hearings, depositions and mediations
• Assisting in discovery, case management, trial-prep, and ensuring compliance with trial/pre-trial deadlines

Litigation Paralegal at The Florida Lawyer P.A. (2018-10 – 2020-12)

Litigation paralegal managing pleadings, scheduling, discovery, case management, and trial preparation.

• Drafting and filing pleadings with the Federal/State E-Portal; scheduling hearings, depositions and mediations
• Assisting in discovery, case management, trial-prep, and ensuring compliance with trial/pre-trial deadlines

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies – UCF