Carmen Batista

Legal Assistant and Litigation Support professional with more than eight years of experience supporting high-volume personal injury matters. Experienced in discovery preparation and tracking, Florida court e-filing and e-service, litigation calendaring, deadline management, document preparation, client communication, and coordinating hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Managed more than 1,000 active personal injury matters through multiple stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and case resolution. Prepared discovery requests, drafted responses to incoming discovery, and tracked service and response deadlines.

Also experienced in Filevine workflow administration, including creating templates, customized fields and forms, automated task chains, deadline-tracking tools, and document assembly templates. Bilingual in English and Spanish, experienced in remote legal support, and proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, CourtMAP, and the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Legal Scheduling Coordinator position.

Litigation Assistant / Legal Support Coordinator | Brion Ross Law Group, LLC — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Remote | 2018 – 2026

• • Managed 1,000+ active personal injury matters through multiple stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and case resolution.

• • Prepared and propounded interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery requests; drafted responses to incoming discovery; and tracked service and response deadlines.

• • E-filed and served documents in Florida state courts using the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and CourtMAP.

• • Managed litigation calendars and tracked hearings, depositions, mediations, court filings, appointments, and case deadlines.

• • Coordinated and confirmed hearings, depositions, and mediations with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved parties.

• • Served as a primary client contact by phone and email, providing case updates, answering routine questions, and completing follow-up throughout the litigation process.

• • Conducted new-client intake and maintained accurate case information, legal documents, records, and administrative files.

• • Served as the firm’s primary Filevine workflow administrator, designing custom workflows, templates, automated task chains, and deadline-tracking tools to standardize processes and reduce manual work.

• • Created and maintained Filevine fields, forms, document assembly templates, activity feeds, and task flows to improve consistency and reduce missed follow-ups.

• • Partnered with attorneys and staff to identify workflow needs, train employees on Filevine processes, and provide ongoing troubleshooting and remote support.

Digital Court Reporter | Veritext Legal Solutions — Miami-Dade County Courthouse, Criminal Division

Independent Contractor | 2017 – 2018

• • Operated audio recording equipment to ensure accurate testimony capture during trials and hearings.

• • Typed real-time proceeding logs to maintain an accurate written record for transcription.

• • Notarized court-related documents in compliance with Florida notarial standards.

• • Coordinated directly with judges, attorneys, and court staff to keep proceedings running smoothly.

• • Managed a high-volume daily docket as an independent contractor with minimal supervision.

• • Maintained confidentiality and a professional, composed presence throughout court proceedings.

Sales Planner | NCC Media — Coral Gables, FL

2004 – 2017

• • Managed deadline-driven workflows across multiple client accounts with strong attention to accuracy.

• • Coordinated with agencies, partners, and internal teams to support timely deliverables.

• • Maintained organized records, reports, and account information for client and team use.

• • Analyzed data and prepared reports to support planning, tracking, and decision-making.

• • Built strong client communication and relationship management skills in a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Legal AI Fundamentals Certification — Clio | June 2026

LinkedIn Learning Certificate — How to Build Your First AI Agent with ChatGPT | June 2026

Introduction to E-Discovery Training — ACEDS | June 2026