MEET LAURA DUARTE – Legal Assistant

Laura has been working as a legal assistant for three months, specializing in personal injury. Since joining Brooks Law Firm, she has been trained by skilled professionals who have helped her develop the expertise needed to support clients effectively.

Before entering the legal field, Laura gained valuable experience working as a pharmacy apprentice, where she learned about medications and treatments. She also worked as an English teacher and spent a year and a half volunteering in England.

Laura was motivated to become a legal assistant by the opportunity to help those in need, especially by translating and bridging communication between clients and the legal team. She truly enjoys connecting with people and ensuring they feel supported throughout the process.

In her role, Laura focuses on being present and attentive to clients and colleagues, always ready to assist and make their lives easier. Her strengths lie in being a great listener and a fast learner, dedicating herself fully to the firm’s success.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys reading and attending church. Uniquely, she is mostly self-taught, having learned English through movies, reading, and Broadway musicals.