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David Uyasan

Lawyer/ Virtual Assistant/Paralegal
Bogotá,DC

Summary

I am a bilingual Lawyer, graduated from Universidad Santo Tomás in Bogotá, Colombia. Currently enrolled in the second semester of Systems Engineering, I possess robust experience as a Paralegal and Legal Assistant within firms in the United States. This experience has honed my excellent communication and writing abilities in both Spanish and English, complemented by a basic proficiency in Portuguese. Furthermore, I hold certification as a Conciliator accredited by the Ministry of Justice and Law, affiliated with the Colombian Conciliation and Arbitration Center.

Throughout my professional and academic journey, I have nurtured qualities such as affability, efficiency, entrepreneurship, versatility, proactivity, and persistence. These attributes have proven instrumental in unlocking myriad opportunities, both professionally and personally. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to the success of your company with my diverse skill set and extensive experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Injury Paralegal

Krompecher Law Firm
02.2023 - Current
  • As a Paralegal for an American law firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in personal injury cases, particularly Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Workers' Compensation, I have undertaken a variety of roles:
  • Workers' Compensation Paralegal:
  • - Drafting and filing essential forms with the Industrial Commission, including Form 18, Form 33, Form Msc4, Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Parties, and Motion to Compel Discovery Responses.
  • - Facilitating direct communication among clients, adjusters, lawyers, and mediators.
  • - Managing cases from the initial quality assurance phase through to settlement agreement and signed settlement memo.
  • - Overseeing scheduling for mediations and managing lawyers' calendars.
  • - Projecting Workers' Compensation claims and executing related tasks.
  • Settlement Paralegal for Motor Vehicle Accidents:
  • - Conducting balance confirmations for approximately 60 cases.
  • - Preparing and dispatching documents to confirm balances.
  • - Liaising with medical providers and collection agencies through phone calls.
  • Intake and Quality Assurance Paralegal, Phone Answering:
  • - Handling inbound calls and managing case intakes.
  • - Conducting initial filtering processes and performing Quality Assurance checks to ensure case viability before signing representation agreements.
  • Medical Records & Bills Requestor:
  • - Initiating requests for medical records for around 50 cases involving Motor Vehicle Accidents and Workers' Compensation incidents.
  • - Proficiently utilizing platforms such as Chartswap, Ciox, and MRO for record retrieval.
  • Claims Specialist:
  • - Initiating insurance claims and maintaining communication with adjusters.
  • - Procuring Police Reports and Declaration pages for Medpay, Liability, UM & UIM coverage in Motor Vehicle Accident cases.
  • - Establishing direct contact with police stations, DMV, and relevant entities as necessary.

Contract Lawyer

Compensar E.P.S Consortium - Legal Management
07.2019 - 01.2021

As a Contract Lawyer within the Compensar E.P.S Consortium, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the legal integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. My responsibilities encompassed a diverse range of tasks, including:

Contract Preparation and Review: Spearheading the preparation, meticulous review, and diligent monitoring of approximately 300 Health and Administrative Contracts. This involved meticulous attention to detail and adherence to EPS and Extracontractual Civil Liability policies to mitigate legal risks.

Compliance Assurance: Ensuring strict compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal policies governing EPS operations, thereby safeguarding the organization's interests and reputation. Issuing certificates of no claims served as a critical component of this process.

Judicial Secretary Duties: Assuming the role of Judicial Secretary, I supervised the legal processes of lawyers 1 and 2 within the legal team. This involved overseeing case management, court filings, and legal documentation to ensure procedural compliance and timely resolution of legal matters.

Temporary Administrative and Legal Roles: Flexibly adapting to organizational needs, I temporarily assumed additional responsibilities, including administrative assistant duties and serving as a guardianship attorney as required. These roles underscored my versatility and commitment to supporting the organization across various functions.

Education

Professional Writing And Communication - Language Arts Education

Durham Tech College, North Carolina
Durham - North Carolina
05.2001 -

Certificate Course - Law (Pre-Law)

Yale University- Virtual
A Law & Contract Students Toolkit
05.2001 -

Diploma in Conciliation And Mediation (MASC) - Law (Pre-Law)

National Center For Conciliation And Arbitration
Bogota, Colombia
05.2001 -

Colombian Lawyer - Law (Pre-Law)

Santo Tomas University
Bogota, Colombia
05.2001 -

Diploma in Criminal And Dogmatic Law - Criminal Justice

Universidad Santo Tomas, Bogotá D.C.
Bogota, Colombia
05.2001 -

Skills

Correspondence and Legal Forms

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Timeline

Personal Injury Paralegal

Krompecher Law Firm
02.2023 - Current

Contract Lawyer

Compensar E.P.S Consortium - Legal Management
07.2019 - 01.2021

Professional Writing And Communication - Language Arts Education

Durham Tech College, North Carolina
05.2001 -

Certificate Course - Law (Pre-Law)

Yale University- Virtual
05.2001 -

Diploma in Conciliation And Mediation (MASC) - Law (Pre-Law)

National Center For Conciliation And Arbitration
05.2001 -

Colombian Lawyer - Law (Pre-Law)

Santo Tomas University
05.2001 -

Diploma in Criminal And Dogmatic Law - Criminal Justice

Universidad Santo Tomas, Bogotá D.C.
05.2001 -
David UyasanLawyer/ Virtual Assistant/Paralegal