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Maya Castellanos

Junior Paralegal
Boston, MA, United States

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented junior paralegal with nearly 2 years supporting litigation and corporate teams. Skilled in e-discovery, legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis, drafting pleadings and discovery, docketing, and court e-filing. Known for organized matter management, accurate filings, and calm coordination across deadlines. ABA-approved paralegal certificate holder with professional Spanish proficiency.

Employment History

Junior Paralegal
Harborview Legal Group LLP · Boston, MA
Jun, 2024 · Present
Managed 40+ active matter dockets across litigation portfolios, maintaining filing calendars and escalation alerts. Prepared trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, and hearing materials for 12+ matters. Completed Relativity e-discovery review of 120,000+ documents with consistent issue and privilege coding. Drafted discovery responses, interrogatory answers, pleadings, and correspondence under attorney direction. Coordinated 25+ depositions, including notices, subpoenas, logistics, exhibits, and transcript tracking.
Legal Assistant
Beacon Street Law Associates · Boston, MA
Aug, 2023 · May, 2024
Completed 150+ client intake interviews, conflict checks, and matter-opening packets for litigation and corporate practices. Filed complaints, motions, affidavits, and service documents through MassCourts and PACER e-filing portals. Processed 200+ time entries and client invoices in Clio, improving billing accuracy and follow-up visibility. Built a searchable records-management structure for 1,000+ client and case documents. Coordinated calendars, correspondence, and deadline reminders for 8 attorneys across 60+ matters.
Legal Intern
Greater Boston Legal Aid Clinic · Boston, MA
Jan, 2023 · Jul, 2023
Supported 35+ tenant and housing cases by organizing pleadings, evidence, notices, and client timelines. Prepared 15 legal research memos on Massachusetts housing, eviction, and habitability issues. Conducted 40+ client interviews with Spanish interpretation and documented facts for attorney review. Drafted intake summaries, demand letters, and referral materials under supervising attorney guidance. Coordinated clinic follow-ups and community-resource referrals, improving response tracking for 50+ clients.

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)
Boston University Center for Professional Education · Boston, MA
2023 · 2023
ABA-approved program focused on legal research, litigation support, ethics, and practical legal writing.
B.A. Political Science, cum laude
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA
2018 · 2022
Graduated cum laude; coursework in constitutional law, public policy, legal research, and ethics.

Skills

Westlaw
LexisNexis
Relativity
Clio
PACER
MassCourts e-filing
Bluebook citation
Legal drafting
Docketing
Deposition prep
MS Office/Adobe Acrobat Pro

Languages

English · native
Spanish · fluent

Courses

NALA Certified Paralegal Exam Preparation
NALA · Boston, MA
2025 · 2026
NALA Certified Paralegal candidate; exam scheduled for 2026. Focus areas include ethics, legal research, litigation, and communications.
RelativityOne Review Certified
Relativity · Boston, MA
2024 · 2024
Relativity Review Certified training covering document review workflows, coding quality control, privilege review, and e-discovery best practices.

Extra-curricular Activities

Pro Bono Immigration Clinic Volunteer
Boston Volunteer Lawyers Project · Boston, MA
2024 · Present
Assist attorneys with intake and case-file organization for 20+ low-income immigration clients annually. Prepare bilingual document checklists and translate client timelines from Spanish to English. Coordinate appointment logistics and maintain confidential records in accordance with clinic protocols.