Pebels Taveras is seeking a senior paralegal position offering stability, challenge, and advancement opportunities. She has over 15 years of experience as a senior paralegal in maritime law, specializing in legal document preparation, research, writing, and case management. Pebels has strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, a Paralegal Certificate, and has certifications in Spanish translation and as a Notary Public.
1. PEBELS TAVERAS
2040 NE 170th Street, Apt.1
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
(786) 301-2953
Pebels612@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Motivated professional seeks Senior Paralegal position in growing law office offering stability,
challenge and the opportunity for advancement.
SENIOR PARALEGAL
LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION / MARITIME LAW / ORGANIZATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Dynamic professional with Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Paralegal Certificate from Florida
International University offers robust paralegal assistance experience including areas of expertise in research,
writing and analysis. Dedicated employee with the ability to work independently and within a team
environment. Motivated, self-starter with effective time management skills and client relation building
experience. Ability to foresee and identify problems and implement long lasting solutions. Strong
organizational, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Diplomatic conflict resolution skills as well as
eloquent written and verbal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Ability to coordinate resources, monitor cases, and evaluate outcomes.
• Adept at reviewing legal documents and determining their effect on each case.
• Experience with legal research, legal writing, citing authority, pleading preparation and ethical
considerations.
• Adept at preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Regularly confer with clients to obtain updated information to proceed with legal process.
• Ability to communicate with attorneys, process servers, court clerks, judicial staff, and other agencies and
outside partners, to receive information needed to proceed with legal proceedings.
• Ability to obtain legal research and court filing information, coordinate hearings, conferences, meetings and
appointments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
StevenH. Hibbe - Maritime Attorney, Coral Gables, FL 2002 - Present
Senior Paralegal
EDUCATION:
Florida International University, Miami, FL 2014 | 2008
Paralegal Certificate (2014)
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science | Minor in Women's Studies (2008)
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL 2004
Associates Degree in Political Science
SKILLS: Computer and type writer proficiency. Bilingual Spanish. Certified Notary Public.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Florida Yacht Brokers Association | Member
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST