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Kelly P.

East Rutherford, New Jersey

$65/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi there. I'm Kelly and I've been a paralegal for 23 years. For the past 12 years I’ve specialized in family law and civil litigation primarily in New York. However, I also have experience in Florida and New Jersey family law matters. My experience includes but is not limited to the following. I can provide my resume upon request. * Worked on various Family Law matters including uncontested and contested divorce, custody/visitation, child support, family offenses/domestic violence, neglect, Article 81, guardianship, post-judgment and appeal matters. * Extensive drafting experience including: Drafting pleadings, motions, OSCs, Parenting Agreements, Stipulations, Subpoenas, Post-Trial Memos, Family Court Petitions, such as custody, visitation, Family Offense and child support petitions, and preparation of uncontested and contested divorce documents * Involved in all phases of litigation from initial intake through post judgment matters and appeals, incuding case management, trial preparation and in-trial assistance * Extensive experience in appeals, including drafting Notice of Appeal documents, Appeal and Reply Briefs and preparation of oral arguments *Extensive legal research *Experience in personal and/or property guardianships, including maintaining complex financial accounts, preparation of Yearly Accountings and Final Accountings * efiling in NY including NYSCEF and EDDS, efiling in NJ and efiling in FL

  • Legal Research
  • Family Law
  • TrialPrep DEPO
Ana A.

Freehold, New Jersey

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

OBJECTIVE Driven and conscientious legal assistant with ten years of experience in fast-paced environments. My innate communication skills coupled with my ability to offer effective strategies enable me to successfully maintain files.

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  • Language Interpretation
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Sarai O P.

West New York, New Jersey

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello, I’m Sarai Perez Hernandez, a legal professional with over 7 years of experience in legal documentation, case management, and court operations. In addition to legal support, I also participate in Spanish voice recording, AI data collection, and language validation projects, providing natural Spanish speech for research and technology development. 🌟 Why Choose Me: Law Degree from Universidad Santa María with practical court experience Bilingual services (Spanish/English) for diverse client needs Expert in remote legal support with 2+ years of successful virtual work Proven track record in municipal court operations and legal documentation Detail-oriented approach ensuring 100% accuracy in legal work 🎯 Legal Services I Provide 📋 Legal Documentation & Research Legal document preparation and review Court filing preparation and management Legal research and case analysis Contract review and analysis Correspondence drafting and legal communications ⚖️ Court Support Services Case management and tracking Court calendar coordination Discovery document organization Deposition summaries and transcription review Trial preparation assistance 🌐 Specialized Legal Services Apostille and legalization services (international documents) Immigration document preparation Municipal court procedures expertise Warrant processing and legal compliance Consular legal services experience 💻 Virtual Legal Assistant Services Remote case management and client communication Virtual court proceeding coordination (Zoom, Teams) Digital document management and organization Email and correspondence management for law firms Calendar management for attorneys and legal teams 🛠️ Technical Skills & Tools Legal Software: Case management systems Court filing systems Legal research databases Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced) Microsoft Teams & Zoom (Expert level) Google Workspace PDF editing and legal document formatting Communication: Professional legal correspondence Client intake and consultation Multilingual support (Spanish/English) 📈 Experience Highlights ✅ Previously served as Legal Assistant at Municipal Court (6+ years) ✅ Successfully processed hundreds of legal cases and court dispositions ✅ Expert in remote legal work - managed full court operations virtually ✅ Consular legal experience - handled international legal documentation ✅ 100% client satisfaction in legal document preparation and case management 💼 Ideal Projects For Me Legal document preparation for law firms and attorneys Case management and administrative support for legal practices Court filing assistance and legal research projects Contract review and legal analysis Immigration document preparation and review Virtual paralegal services for remote law firms Legal transcription and document organization Client intake and initial case assessment 🕒 Availability & Working Style ⏰ Availability: Full-time, Part-time, or Project-based 🌍 Time Zone: EST (Eastern Standard Time) 💻 Work Style: Remote-first with excellent communication 📞 Communication: Available via Upwork messages, video calls, email, and phone I understand the importance of: ⚖️ Legal confidentiality and attorney-client privilege ⏱️ Court deadlines and time-sensitive legal matters 🎯 Accuracy and attention to detail in all legal work 📱 Professional communication with clients and legal teams 🎓 Credentials & Education Law Degree (J.D.) - Universidad Santa María 7+ years practical legal experience Municipal Court operations expertise International legal documentation experience Bilingual legal services certification 💬 Client Testimonials Preview "Sarai's attention to detail and legal expertise made our document preparation seamless. Her bilingual skills were invaluable for our diverse client base." "Professional, reliable, and knowledgeable. Sarai handled our court filings with complete accuracy and met all our tight deadlines." 📞 Ready to Get Started? Whether you need ongoing paralegal support or help with a specific legal project, I'm here to provide professional, accurate, and confidential legal assistance. Let's discuss your legal support needs and how I can help your practice run more efficiently! 💼 Contact me today to discuss your project requirements and get a custom quote.

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Construction Document Preparation
  • Case Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Legal Documentation
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio Recording
  • Automatic Speech Recognition
  • Voice Acting
Stephanie A.

Pennington, New Jersey

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I am proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I have several years experience writing reports, proofreading documents, editing documents and researching various topics and writing about my findings. I enjoy research and writing as I love to learn. I type at a rate of 75wpm. I am eager to work and I take deadlines seriously. I look forward to working hard for you!

  • Legal Writing
  • Document Analysis
  • File Documentation
  • Legal Research
  • Draft Documentation
  • Draft Correspondence
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Academic Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Research Papers
Malory W.

Clifton, New Jersey

$45/hr
4.8
205 jobs

I am an established, published writer and award-winning editor with a fabulous personality adjoining my unique skillsets. I have dedicated my career to creating and polishing the content that represents my clients and authors and their stories and/or brands. I specialize in maintaining the author's/brand's voice whilst driving new clients and establishing credibility using my knowledge of SEO and marketing. My strongest skills are as follows: • In-depth researching • SEO knowledge and implementation • Following guidelines and meeting all deadlines • Creating persuasive, creative copy that entices readers with a mastery of the English language (punctuation, grammar, syntax, format, etc.) • Maintaining the voice of the brand/author EDITING- Writing or have written a book? My vivid imagination and eagle-eye attention to detail allows me to catch errors, inconsistencies, provide clarity and cohesion with your writing and a final polishing of the manuscript using my highly-tuned developmental editing skills. I specialize in developmental editing and can help you layout, plan and assist the content development of your book. I offer constructive feedback and book coaching to help you become a better writer. Basic proofreads are right up my alley, too! I wholeheartedly believe in professionalism and consistent communication throughout the duration of all projects. It is my pleasure to bring you along the journey of content creation and novel editing. It is the result of your blood, sweat and tears after all! This is not just a paycheck to me but a chosen and innate lifestyle sprinkled with extreme passion and a voracious appetite for the written word. I look forward to connecting with you on your next project and providing you "the missing ink." Ink different. Thanks, Malory Wood The Missing Ink *Please note: I WILL NOT write academic papers for any client.

  • Legal Writing
  • Real Estate Marketing
  • Content SEO
  • Book Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Blog Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Book Editing
  • Writing
  • Content Website
  • Line Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Story Editing
  • Book Summary
  • Adobe Flash
  • Article Curation
Jason K.

Hammonton, New Jersey

$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs

My litigation skills are as sharp as possible. I have fought epic battles with extremely biased federal judges and won. I know how to force courts into compliance, a skill few possess. I have helped a lot of people. Research attorneys in your area. See if they won any appeals in a U.S. Appellate Court; very few have won anything. I have won pro se in the Third Circuit, so I must be among the best. I have litigated in dozens of state and federal courts. I have many major victories to boast about. I am a prolific writer currently taking classes for law and college composition as my chief focus at Purdue Global University. I have expert training to ensure that my writing is of the highest quality. I have near perfect scores in all my classes, 4.0 GPA, and I qualify for fast-track graduation. I already have years of experience, and I sold over half a million words as a freelance copywriter on Textbroker. I was one of their top authors before I began to approach businesses that needed web content. I am now offering my same expertise in SEO, copywriting, and legal writing for law firms. I am also an AI annotation specialist. I have extensive experience working with AI and generating over-the-top prompts that turn AI into pure magic. You cannot imagine what creative and artistic beauty I am capable of producing. I cannot share materials from work, but I can create custom AI-generated images that will blow your mind and leave you craving more. I have also engaged in all sorts of esoteric AI evaluations. I also know about different tools the LLM's use to fill the gaps in information. I have studied quite a bit in this field. I used to program computers, so I am very code savvy.

  • Writing
  • Songwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Word Processing
  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction Writing
  • Literary Fiction

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