Anete Berzina

Kronvalda Boulevard 14, Riga, LV-1010
+371 26 847 392
anete.berzina@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneteberzina


PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented paralegal with extensive experience supporting regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, and compliance initiatives within the financial services sector. Proven expertise in litigation support, document review, legal research, and coordinating complex investigations involving money laundering, securities violations, and investment fraud. Adept at managing high-volume case files, drafting pleadings and motions, and collaborating with legal teams, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal - Regulatory Enforcement & Investigations
Baltijas Financial Services Legal Group, Riga
January 2021 – Present

• Support legal team in regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations related to anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, transaction monitoring, and securities regulation violations
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis and other databases to support case strategy for matters involving Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) inquiries
• Prepare and draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses for litigation matters involving investment fraud, money laundering, and regulatory compliance breaches
• Manage document review processes for large-scale investigations, organizing and analyzing financial records, transaction data, and correspondence to identify critical evidence
• Coordinate with compliance department to investigate alerts flagged through transaction monitoring systems and prepare detailed investigative reports for senior counsel
• Assist in employee investigations related to potential violations of employment contracts, corporate policies, and regulatory standards
• Maintain case management systems and ensure timely filing of all legal documents with regulatory bodies and courts


Senior Litigation Paralegal
Daugava Legal Associates, Riga
March 2017 – December 2020

• Provided litigation support for complex commercial disputes, corporate law matters, bankruptcy proceedings, and intellectual property cases including patent litigation and trade secrets
• Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for federal and state court filings, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines
• Managed all phases of legal discovery including document collection, review, production, and privilege logs for cases involving banks, securities firms, and insurance companies
• Coordinated with outside counsel and expert witnesses to prepare case materials and trial exhibits
• Conducted legal analysis and research on insurance law, corporate governance, and securities regulation to support case development
• Assisted in preparation of witnesses and exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials


Paralegal
Riga Corporate Law Center, Riga
June 2014 – February 2017

• Supported legal department in regulatory compliance matters, licensing applications, and government agency correspondence
• Assisted with internal investigations into potential compliance violations and employee misconduct
• Prepared legal correspondence, memoranda, and reports for review by supervising attorneys
• Maintained organized case files and tracked deadlines for multiple concurrent matters
• Conducted preliminary legal research and document review for litigation and compliance projects


Legal Assistant
Latvian Business Law Partners, Riga
August 2012 – May 2014

• Provided general legal assistance to attorneys handling corporate law, employment contracts, and regulatory matters
• Organized and maintained legal files, correspondence, and case documentation
• Prepared routine legal documents and correspondence under attorney supervision
• Assisted with scheduling, client communications, and administrative tasks for legal department


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
University of Latvia, Riga
Graduated: May 2012


Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Riga Technical University, Riga
Graduated: May 2010


CERTIFICATIONS

• Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification
• Advanced Paralegal Certificate in Litigation


SKILLS

Legal Research & Analysis: LexisNexis, legal research methodologies, case law analysis, statutory interpretation

Regulatory & Compliance: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance, FINRA regulations, securities regulation, legal regulatory compliance

Litigation Support: Pleadings and motions drafting, legal discovery, document review, litigation support, trial preparation

Investigations: Internal investigations, alert investigations, employee investigations, investment fraud analysis, money laundering detection

Legal Documentation: Motions, legal writing, legal correspondence, case file management

Financial Services: Banks & securities, compliance programs, licensing, bankruptcy

Specialized Areas: Corporate law, insurance law, intellectual property, patent litigation, trade secrets, employment contracts

Technology: Case management software, document review platforms, e-discovery tools


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• American Alliance of Paralegals