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Vanesa Mera

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)

Skills

Bilingual Paralegal & Foreign Attorney

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