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Valentina Ortiz

South Yarra,VIC

Summary

Over 10 years of international experience supporting legal teams in litigation, insurance, corporate, and conveyancing. Skilled in legal administration, court filings, diary management, document preparation, and legal billing. Adept at maintaining confidentiality, coordinating complex case files, and managing client communications in high-pressure environments. Currently based in Melbourne and open to relocation within Australia.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant / Secretary + Bookkeeper

Ferraro & Singh Lawyers
Melbourne, VIC
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
  • Maintained billing records and tracked expenses for legal cases.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments, organising files; preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Utilised legal software for document management and case tracking.

Paralegal

Law Offices of Karen Monrreal
Reno, Nevada
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
  • Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests for attorney review.
  • Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case status.
  • Coordinated schedules for depositions, hearings, and client meetings effectively.

Legal Secretary – Insurance Litigation Support

Modern Insurance Partners
Atlanta, Georgia (Remote)
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed legal documentation and correspondence for insurance policy cases.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and briefs efficiently.
  • Conducted research on insurance regulations and legal precedents as needed.
  • Organised and maintained electronic filing systems for easy access.

Legal Operations Coordinator

Orvel Construcciones SAS
Medellín
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Drafted and negotiated conveyancing contracts and handled corporate compliance.
  • Provided risk mitigation support and managed legal document systems.

Education

Certificate IV - Business

Greenwich College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -

Manizales University
Colombia
01.2011

Skills

  • Legal Secretary ANZSCO 521212
  • 482 Visa Sponsorship-Ready TSS Visa Eligible
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Support
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Insurance Claims & Case Management
  • Court Filings & Brief Preparation
  • Legal Billing & Trust Accounting
  • Microsoft Office, Salesforce, CasePeer, Basecamp, Adobe Acrobat, RingCentral
  • PEXA, Smokeball

VISA & WORK RIGHTS

Currently based in Melbourne on a temporary visa with part-time work rights. Open to full-time work through 482 sponsorship. Flexible with relocation across Australia.

Timeline

Legal Assistant / Secretary + Bookkeeper

Ferraro & Singh Lawyers
06.2025 - Current

Paralegal

Law Offices of Karen Monrreal
06.2023 - 02.2024

Legal Secretary – Insurance Litigation Support

Modern Insurance Partners
01.2021 - 05.2023

Legal Operations Coordinator

Orvel Construcciones SAS
09.2019 - 01.2021

Certificate IV - Business

Greenwich College

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -

Manizales University

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