I'm Maria Monica Cuesta Sierra, a results-driven paralegal and legal assistant with over four years of experience in high-stakes legal environments. I specialize in Corporate Governance, Equity Administration, and regulatory compliance, and have a proven track record of managing end-to-end document lifecycles and meeting stringent filing deadlines across both public and private sectors. Fluent in Spanish and English, I excel in cross-functional teams and am adept at organizing complex evidentiary records, coordinating discovery, and supporting due diligence in M&A contexts. I value data integrity, confidentiality, and scalable processes, and I’m committed to ethical advocacy and continuous professional growth.

Maria Monica Cuesta Sierra

I'm Maria Monica Cuesta Sierra, a results-driven paralegal and legal assistant with over four years of experience in high-stakes legal environments. I specialize in Corporate Governance, Equity Administration, and regulatory compliance, and have a proven track record of managing end-to-end document lifecycles and meeting stringent filing deadlines across both public and private sectors. Fluent in Spanish and English, I excel in cross-functional teams and am adept at organizing complex evidentiary records, coordinating discovery, and supporting due diligence in M&A contexts. I value data integrity, confidentiality, and scalable processes, and I’m committed to ethical advocacy and continuous professional growth.

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I’m Maria Monica Cuesta Sierra, a results-driven paralegal and legal assistant with over four years of experience in high-stakes legal environments. I specialize in Corporate Governance, Equity Administration, and regulatory compliance, and have a proven track record of managing end-to-end document lifecycles and meeting stringent filing deadlines across both public and private sectors. Fluent in Spanish and English, I excel in cross-functional teams and am adept at organizing complex evidentiary records, coordinating discovery, and supporting due diligence in M&A contexts. I value data integrity, confidentiality, and scalable processes, and I’m committed to ethical advocacy and continuous professional growth.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Paralegal at LITSON PLLC
April 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Maintained and secured complex legal document repositories, ensuring data integrity and version control for Corporate Governance and Equity Administration records. Administered case lifecycles within cloud-based systems, tracking critical milestones to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory filing deadlines. Coordinated the preparation and review of discovery materials under supervision, optimizing for accuracy and scalability. Processed and analyzed complex evidentiary records. Administrative support: managed phone calls, emails, calendars, and assisted with meeting scheduling.
Attorney I Legal Counsel for Public Entity at Bogotá District Secretariat of Government
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Tracked and monitored legal compliance of local authorities and boards, ensuring continuous adherence to administrative laws and Corporate Governance protocols. Processed large-scale document reviews and provided strategic litigation support, identifying potential risks during M&A due diligence phases of public projects. Maintained legal defense frameworks in high-pressure administrative environments, prioritizing high-volume workflows and strict regulatory deadlines.
Legal Professional I Contract Law & Public Bidding at Bogotá Sectional Executive Directorate of Judicial Administration
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Administered the end-to-end lifecycle of public bidding processes and inter-agency agreements, ensuring full regulatory alignment and transparency. Provided strategic legal advice on contract law and institutional compliance, facilitating smooth organizational scaling and procedural efficiency.

Education

Master’s in Human Rights at Universidad Europea
January 1, 2025 - January 20, 2026
Master’s in Interdisciplinary intervention in gender-based violence at Universidad Internacional de Valencia
January 1, 2023 - January 20, 2026
Law degree at Universidad Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Bogotá
January 1, 2021 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Cybersecurity Awareness Training
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Human rights on the ground
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Other