Sarahi Ramirez

Civil Litigation Paralegal with 10 years of progressive legal experience, advancing from Legal Clerk to Civil Defense Paralegal with The Aguilera Law Group, APLC. Experienced in civil defense litigation, written discovery, document production, deposition and trial preparation, subpoena practice, medical record and billing analysis, expert coordination, and litigation case management. Additional experience in California workers' compensation matters, including PQME coordination and WCAB/EAMS electronic filing.

Bilingual in English and Spanish with a B.A. in Spanish Translation and a Paralegal Certificate from UC Riverside.

Civil Defense Paralegal - THE AGUILERA LAW GROUP, APLC - Laguna Hills, CA

(2021-05)

• Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents in complex civil defense matters.
• Review and analyze pleadings, discovery, medical records, contracts, correspondence, and document productions to identify evidence relevant to liability, damages, defenses, and case strategy.
• Manage written discovery and document production from initial drafting through service, response analysis, and production of responsive records.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit preparation, document review, deposition summaries, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate with retained experts regarding inspections, document review, case analysis, medical examinations, depositions, and expert discovery.
• Prepare and coordinate subpoenas for medical, employment, business, and other records and track responsive records through production.
• Analyze and summarize medical records, billing records, and treatment histories for evaluation of claimed injuries and damages.
• Assist with mediation, hearing, and trial preparation, including organization of exhibits, evidence, witness materials, and attorney reference materials.

Workers' Compensation Paralegal |Concurrent employment with The Aguilera Law Group, APLC - LAW OFFICE OF PATRICIA MENDEZ - Vista, CA

(2021-07 - 2024-02)

• Reviewed and analyzed medical reports, wage records, accident documentation, discovery materials, and claim records to support case evaluation and preparation.
• Drafted discovery responses, legal correspondence, and case materials for workers' compensation matters.
• Managed written discovery and coordinated document production to ensure compliance with applicable deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Coordinated and scheduled Panel Qualified Medical Evaluations (PQMEs) for applicants and assisted with preparation and transmission of medical and case-related materials for evaluator review.
• Prepared and electronically filed pleadings, petitions, and other workers' compensation documents through the WCAB/EAMS filing system.
• Coordinated hearings, depositions, subpoena service, litigation deadlines, and client preparation while communicating with attorneys, adjusters, medical providers, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.

Legal Clerk - THE AGUILERA LAW GROUP, APLC - Costa Mesa, CA

(2016-05 - 2021-05)

• Supported attorneys and paralegals with civil litigation case preparation, legal research, document management, and court filings.
• Assisted with preparation and proofreading of pleadings, correspondence, discovery, notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinated court filings, service, hearings, depositions, and litigation deadlines.
• Reviewed, organized, redacted, and maintained case records and discovery materials.
• Assisted with preparation of exhibits and evidentiary materials for depositions, hearings, and trial.

Paralegal Studies Certificate - University of California, Riverside (2023-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Translation - California State University San Marcos (2020-05)