Mariana Gutierrez
Calle Los Andes 456, Apartamento 12
Lima, Lima
+51 987 654 321
mariana.gutierrez@email.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Paralegal
Estudio Juridico Torres & Asociados - Lima, Lima
January 2021 - Present
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support litigation and trial preparation, resulting in a 30% increase in case success rates.
- Draft and manage legal correspondence, motions, and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assist in litigation management by organizing case files, preparing summaries for attorneys, and coordinating with clients and witnesses.
- Implement records retention management processes that improved document retrieval efficiency by 25%.
- Collaborate with attorneys on due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, contributing to successful negotiations and client outcomes.

Legal Assistant
Bufete Juridico Andino - Lima, Lima
June 2018 - December 2020
- Provided administrative support to a team of attorneys, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing legal documents.
- Assisted in the preparation of trial materials and exhibits, ensuring all documentation was accurate and submitted on time.
- Maintained client billing records and managed accounts receivable, improving billing accuracy by 15%.
- Developed and maintained templates for legal documents, streamlining the drafting process for future cases.

Intern
Consultores Legales del Pacifico - Lima, Lima
May 2017 - August 2017
- Supported paralegals and attorneys in legal research and case preparation, gaining hands-on experience in litigation processes.
- Assisted in the organization of case files and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
- Conducted fact-checking and verification of legal documents, contributing to the overall quality of case submissions.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Instituto Superior de Derecho y Administracion - Lima, Lima
Graduated: May 2018

SKILLS
- Legal Research
- Litigation Management
- Contract Administration
- Administrative Support
- Client Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Westlaw and LexisNexis Proficiency
- Records Retention Management
- Compliance and Due Diligence
- Professionalism and Communication

LANGUAGES
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Proficient)