Samanda Maldonado
Bronx,NY
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Personal Injury law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Carter Mario Law Firm
North Haven, CT
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Lost Time Claims Examiner
Chubb Insurance
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Researched and reviewed information to determine validity of insurance claims and contacted companies and customers about decisions
- Provide quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout claims process to deliver timely service to customers
- Determined liability, Compensability, and benefits due on each claim
- Managing up to 80-100 claim files, and controlling all litigation files directing discovery and managing litigation and loss assessment expenses.
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Charles E. Finelli & Associates
05.2016 - 09.2023
- Organization of new client files, letter of representations and PIP applications
- Opening claims and confirming information with insurance companies
- Proofreading documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammar and maintained files
- Calendaring all appointments for clients
- Review and update case files using Lexpi to communicate pertinent informations to clients via phone, email and mail
- Gathering all clients medical records, drafting medical authorizations and preparing demands package to send to insurance carrier for settlements
- Managing up to 70-100 claim files, following up with the injured party and treatment status and any outstanding activities
- Drafting cover letters for general releases, having claimants sign and send to appreciate insurance carrier
- Seeking consent to settle, and obtaining any medical liens from CMS/Medicare prior to settling any claims
- Handling settlement check, property damage checks and lost earning checks to clients as they were distributed
- Following up on workers compensation claims for independent livery drivers, setting up workers compensation hearings and getting disallowances.
Crew Member
AMC Entertainment
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2021
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2015
Skills
- Order and request filing
- Office management
- Court reporting
- Case management
- Demand preparations
- Client engagement/advisor
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Client Communication
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- File Organization
- Proofreading
- File and Records Management
- Case Summaries
- Records Management
- Document filing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Case Manager
Carter Mario Law Firm
11.2023 - 05.2024
Lost Time Claims Examiner
Chubb Insurance
09.2023 - 11.2023
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Charles E. Finelli & Associates
05.2016 - 09.2023
Crew Member
AMC Entertainment
11.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York