Mariana Brady

Detail-oriented Legal Assistant and Legal Operations professional with 8+ years of combined administrative, legal, client-service, and corporate communication experience. Experienced supporting high-volume litigation matters, attorney calendars, court deadlines, legal documentation, case files, client correspondence, and bilingual English/Portuguese communication. Managed 70+ active client cases and improved administrative workflow efficiency by 40%.

Strong background in document preparation, records management, case management, compliance documentation, proofreading, and deadline-driven legal support.

Litigation Legal & Administrative Assistant - Eraclides Gelman

(2022-01)

Supported a high-volume litigation office managing 70+ active client cases and improved case processing and administrative workflow efficiency by 40%.

• Managed attorney calendars, court deadlines, client appointments, and internal meetings to maintain accurate schedules and timely completion of case-related tasks.
• Drafted, formatted, reviewed, and organized legal documents, subpoenas, settlement records, correspondence, and other case materials with meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintained organized physical and digital case files and supported efficient document and information retrieval.
• Served as primary bilingual English/Portuguese communication liaison between attorneys, clients, and external entities, responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.

Life Insurance Agent & Client Services - Boss Agency

(2026-01)

• Managed client applications, underwriting documentation, compliance-related records, and file maintenance.
• Communicated complex policy and financial information clearly in English and Portuguese while maintaining accurate client documentation.
• Developed client outreach initiatives and maintained professional client relationships.

Legal Office Assistant & Front Desk Administrator - The Ram Law Firm

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Supported daily legal office administration, including physical and digital document organization, incoming/outgoing mail, executive meeting schedules, and client communications.
• Managed front-desk operations, PBX telephone lines, lobby flow, and general email communications, contributing to a 93% client satisfaction rate.
• Provided English/Portuguese language support during client consultations and administrative meetings.

Front Desk & Guest Relations Representative - Legoland Hotel

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Processed reservations and payments, registered guests, resolved inquiries, and maintained accurate records in a high-volume customer-service environment.
• Coordinated communications between Housekeeping, Management, and PBX operators to resolve operational issues efficiently.

Marketing & Event Coordinator - Grand Cru Wine Store

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Managed digital content, corporate website updates, promotional materials, vendor communications, and event logistics.
• Tracked event budgets, expense reports, and revenue reconciliation in coordination with the finance department.

Corporate Communication Specialist / Intern - Queiroz Galvão (Oil & Gas / Construction)

(2009-01 - 2013-12)

• Drafted and proofread corporate communications, employee newsletters, company magazines, press releases, and executive presentations.
• Maintained internal digital content and assisted with workshops, safety campaigns, and corporate events.

Bachelor's Degree - Communications & Advertising - FACHA University

Certificate - Business Management - MiraCosta College

Professional Training & Internship - Virtual Assistant - 90DAY VA