Vanesa Mera
Bilingual Paralegal & Foreign Attorney
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Bilingual Paralegal & Foreign Attorney with over 4 years of U.S.
experience in high-volume litigation (Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation). Native-level Spanish fluency and background as a Colombian Attorney, skilled in legal research, document management, and AI-integrated workflows.
Work authorization: US work authorization
Experience
Litigation Paralegal - Barnett Fenton Injury Law - Fort Lauderdale, FL
(2026-06)
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case intake through trial preparation, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are meticulously organized.
- Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Manage electronic case files using document management systems like Filevine.
- Coordinate client interviews, witness statements, and expert consultations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proofread and transcribe legal documents to ensure accuracy; assist with filing in the Court's electronic filing system.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars for attorneys, preparing reports, and maintaining organized case records.
Freelance Paralegal - Bilingual Legal Assistant & Litigation Support - Freelance/Self Employed - Remote, Florida
(2025-12 - 2026-05)
- Remote case management and litigation support
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence for litigation cases.
- Legal research and compliance review.
- Exhibits and discovery preparation for trial.
Paralegal — P I Litigation; Workers’ Compensation Litigation; Civil Litigation - Joseph Greenwald & Laake - Greenbelt, MD
(2023-07 - 2025-07)
- Review, approve, and submit demand letters to insurance companies, resulting in successful settlements in 80% of pre-litigation cases.
- Coordinated collection and review of medical records, billing statements, and treatment summaries for over 50 client files.
- Assisted attorneys with deposition and trial prep by compiling medical chronologies, demands, and exhibit binders.
- Managed 75+ active workers’ compensation files from intake through final settlement or award
- Filed claims, hearing requests, and appeals with state WC boards; tracked medical evaluations and permanent impairment ratings.
- Maintained communication with clients, providers, and insurers to ensure timely benefit coordination and reporting.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery documents in multi-party litigation cases, including personal injury, breach of contract, and property disputes.
- Managed e-filing of court documents and monitored deadlines via case management software.
- Supported attorneys in trial prep by preparing witness lists, exhibits, and court submissions.
Paralegal - Joseph Greenwald & Laake - MD
(2023-07 - 2025-06)
- Achieved an 80% success rate in pre-litigation settlements by drafting and submitting high-impact demand letters.
- Managed files from initial intake through final award or settlement.
- Drafted pleadings and discovery for multi-party litigation, including property disputes and breach of contract.
- Coordinated medical billing reviews for clients and compiled medical chronologies for trial preparation.
Paralegal — Workers’ Compensation Appeals; Personal Injury Litigation; Criminal & Traffic Citations - Law offices of Luis Leon - Wheaton, MD
(2022-06 - 2023-06)
- File petitions for reconsideration or appeals to state WC boards or commissions
- Collect and analyze prior decisions, hearing transcripts, and medical opinions
- Draft appellate briefs, supporting memoranda, and procedural filings
- Obtain QME/IME reports and disability ratings
- Research case law and regulations relevant to the appeal
- Summarize case facts and procedural history for the appellate record
- Maintain constant communication with clients about appeal timelines and procedures
- Track appeal deadlines and hearing dates
- Prepare documents for appellate hearings or mediation sessions
- Interview clients and witnesses to gather facts and timelines
- Obtain and review accident reports, medical records, and insurance policies
- Draft initial pleadings: complaints, summons, and discovery documents
- Track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and court schedules
- Draft interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas
- Organize discovery materials, prepare trial binders and exhibit lists
- Review citations, arrest records, and police reports
- Communicate with clients regarding charges, penalties, and court dates
- File motions for continuance, discovery, or suppression
- Schedule court appearances, assist with plea negotiations
- Organize evidence such as dashcam footage, body cam videos, and lab reports
- Prepare mitigation packets (letters, school/work records, evaluations)
- Help file expungement paperwork or appeals
- Draft letters to the DMV or licensing agencies
- Track traffic school or community service completion
Executive Assistant - Orid Solutions Inc. - Remote, MD
(2022-05 - 2023-04)
- Manage complex calendars for executives, coordinating meetings across time zones
- Serve as a gatekeeper for emails, messages, and meeting requests
- Draft professional communications, reports, memos, and presentations
- Interface with clients, board members, vendors, and investors with discretion
- Book complex domestic and international travel (flights, hotels, transportation)
- Prepare travel itineraries and ensure smooth transitions during business trips
- Submit and reconcile expense reports using tools like Concur or Expensify
- Assist in managing executive-led projects, initiatives, and tech rollouts
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive company and personnel info
Sales Representative - METRO BY T-MOBILE - Elizabeth, NJ
(2019-08 - 2021-02)
- Greet and assist walk-in customers, delivering a friendly and personalized experience
- Actively listen to customer needs and recommend appropriate wireless plans, devices, and accessories
- Educate customers on T-Mobile products, services, promotions, and device features
- Achieve or exceed sales goals for devices, accessories, and service plans
- Stay current on new devices, network upgrades, and promotional offers
- Demonstrate devices, troubleshoot basic issues, and explain billing or upgrade options
- Process transactions using POS system, including activations, upgrades, bill payments, and returns
- Maintain accurate inventory records and restock merchandise
- Assist with opening/closing procedures, store cleanliness, and visual merchandising
(Colombia) Corporate Attorney - MASIVO CAPITAL SAS - Bogotá, CO
(2014-10 - 2018-04)
Corporate legal representation
Education
Profesional Certificate - Data Analysis - Coursera Google (2024-05)
Associate's degree - Legal Studies - Union County College
Associate's degree in paralegal studies - Legal Studies - Union County College (2022-01)
Professional Data Analytics Certificate - Coursera
A.S. - Legal Studies - Union County College
Certificate - English as a Second Language Business English - Howard Community College (2018-07 - 2019-05)
Bachelor’s - Law - Catholic University of Colombia (2011-01 - 2016-12)
Bachelor's degree - Law - Universidad Católica de Colombia (2010-01 - 2016-10)
