Laura Suarez

Senior Litigation Paralegal with over 18 years of progressive experience supporting attorneys in complex personal injury and civil litigation matters from pre-suit through trial. Highly skilled in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, demand packages, medical chronologies, and settlement documentation. Proven ability to manage high-volume caseloads independently across Florida, Texas, and Utah utilizing leading case management software and e-filing systems.

Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to excellence, precision, and client service.

Senior Litigation Paralegal (Remote – Contract) at The Herbert Law Group (2021-09 – Present)

• Manage complex personal injury litigation in Florida, Texas, and Utah from inception through trial.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, affidavits, proposed orders, and settlement documents.
• Prepare medical chronologies, medical expense summaries, demand packages, and case evaluations.
• Coordinate expert witness disclosures, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations.
• Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, and electronic filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Utilize Filevine and other case management software to independently manage a high-volume remote caseload.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, experts, and insurance carriers throughout the litigation process.

Litigation Legal Assistant at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. (2023-10 – 2025-05)

• Prepared medical chronologies and medical expense summaries for catastrophic injury litigation.
• Drafted discovery responses, litigation correspondence, and legal documents.
• Organized large-scale document productions and maintained compliance with discovery deadlines.
• Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, scheduling, and case management.
• Reviewed medical records and assisted with complex litigation matters involving significant damages.

Litigation Paralegal at Steinger, Iscoe & Greene, P.A. (2020-07 – 2023-10)

• Managed personal injury litigation files from pre-suit through settlement and litigation.
• Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery, demand packages, and settlement documentation.
• Coordinated depositions, mediations, hearings, and attorney calendars.
• Reviewed medical records, calculated damages, and prepared litigation summaries.
• Maintained communication with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
• Managed deadlines while handling a high-volume litigation caseload.

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant at Schwed, Adams & McGinley, P.A. (2018-07 – 2020-08)

• Assisted attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation.
• Drafted pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and settlement documents.
• Coordinated document production and managed litigation files.
• Conducted legal research and factual investigations.
• Scheduled depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Maintained client communication throughout the litigation process.

Paralegal / Legal Assistant at The Pendas Law Firm, P.A. (2012-12 – 2018-05)

• Managed personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Negotiated reductions of medical liens and healthcare subrogation claims.
• Prepared demand packages, closing statements, and settlement documents.
• Reviewed medical records, PIP benefits, insurance coverage, and medical billing.
• Maintained case files and coordinated communications with clients, providers, and adjusters.

Intake Specialist at Gordon & Doner, P.A. (2008-03 – 2012-11)

• Conducted client intake interviews for personal injury and premises liability cases.
• Gathered accident information and prepared incident summaries.
• Scheduled consultations and maintained client records.
• Assisted attorneys with case evaluations and client communications.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services – Palm Beach State College