Samira Parrilla Medina
San Juan
Summary
With over six years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal, I have had the privilege of supporting attorneys in both civil and criminal cases, contributing to the settlement of over 500 cases totaling more than $6 million. My expertise ranges from drafting pleadings and managing discovery to preparing for trials and mediations, often overseeing complex cases. I bring a unique combination of legal knowledge and analytical skills honed through my background in Mathematics. I am committed to providing the highest level of support in the pursuit of justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Gordon & Cameron, LLC
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Legal Assistant to:
Jorge Gordon Menéndez, Esq.
Jorge Gordon Pujol, Esq.
Orlando Cameron Gordon, Esq.
Jonathan Gordon De Jesús, Esq.
Jamie Gordon De Jesús, Esq.
- Duties:
Office administration, case management of criminal
and civil cases, motions, deadlines, calendars
and transcriptions.
Litigation Paralegal
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
03.2015 - 01.2021
- Litigation Legal Assistant to:
Charles Chadwick Boykin, Esq.
Cristina R. Valdés, Esq.
- Duties:
Drafted pleadings, managed discovery and production
of documents, trials and mediations prep. with clients,
case and database management (NEEDLES) and electronic court filings (PACER).
Education
J.D. - Minor in Litigation & Criminal Law
Inter American University School of Law
12.2025
Advanced Comparative Advocacy Program
University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland06.2024
Pure Mathematics -
Seton Hill University At Greensburg, PA
12.2013
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Deadline-oriented
- Administrative support
- Civil Law & Criminal Law Document preparation
- Strong verbal and written communication
Languages
Proficient:
Spanish
English
Serbo-Croatian
Legal Experience
Apprenticeship and Observation:
Mediations: Louisiana
Trial Book Preparation: Louisiana
TORTS Trial Legal Assistant: Louisiana
Vista de Causa Probable para Arresto: Puerto Rico
Vista Preliminar: Puerto Rico
Recurso de Habeas Corpus; Puerto Rico
Negociación y Documentos para Preacuerdos: Puerto Rico
Convenios de Inmunidad: Puerto Rico
Preparación Paneles de Jurado: Puerto Rico
Desinsaculación de Jurado: Utuado & Fajardo
Voir Dire: Puerto Rico
Asistencia y Transcripción de Juicios Penales: Puerto Rico
Recursos de Apelación, Penal y Civil: Puerto Rico
Accomplishments
- Class President, Seton Hill University: 2009-2011
- Resident Assistant, Seton Hill University: 2009-2013
- Teaching Assistant, Seton Hill University: 2009-2010
- Westmoreland County Sportswomen Team of the Year - Track & Field - 2013
- Two-times Track and Field NCAA- WVIAC Champion, Seton Hill University - 2011 & 2012
- Student Of the Year - Colegio Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe: 2007-2009
- 1st Place in SDT For Kids in PR, Regional Computer Competitions, Genius Category: 2007 - 2009
- President, Student Counsel, Colegio Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe: 2008-2009
- President, Jovenes Orientadores, Colegio Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe: 2008-2009
- Delegada, Sociedad Nacional de Honor de Puerto Rico, Capitulo Alpha: 2008 - 2009
- Member at the Presidential Classroom Program in George Town University, Washington, DC - Campaign & Elections Project - 2008
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Gordon & Cameron, LLC
08.2021 - 10.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
03.2015 - 01.2021
J.D. - Minor in Litigation & Criminal Law
Inter American University School of Law
Advanced Comparative Advocacy Program
University of Iceland
Pure Mathematics -
Seton Hill University At Greensburg, PA
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