Dynamic Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience, adept at managing high-volume caseloads and ensuring compliance with legal deadlines. Proficient in electronic filing systems and legal research, while demonstrating exceptional communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and medical providers. Committed to achieving favorable outcomes in complex litigation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
GOTTLIEB & GREENSPAN, LLC
10.2024 - Current
No Surprises Act
Represent medical providers in no-fault and insurance litigation to recover unpaid claims
Draft and file summons, complaints and motions
File documents electronically with the District of New Jersey, Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York
Manage high-volume caseload, ensuring timely filings of pleading in compliance with statute of limitations
Served as primary point of contact for medical providers regarding status of litigation
Review and analyze medical records, billing statements and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
ABA Therapist
Peter Cooper Elementary
02.2023 - 09.2024
Conduct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with children ages 3-5 with autism
Provided developmental and academic curriculum for students
Completed individual documentation on each student in necessary treatment areas
Provide professional and supportive interaction
Assist in the development of individualized programs and progress reporting
Communicate with behavior analysts and parents as well as keep students motivated to learn
Discrete trial format and behavior data collection
Litigation Paralegal
Hartman & Winnicki, PC
01.2022 - 07.2023
Consolidated and sent client invoices
Provided administrative support to attorneys and the firm chair/principal
Drafted complaints, motions, and correspondence to opposing counsel and clients
Initiated client and attorney communications
Performed legal research using Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw
Prepared table of contents and table of authorities for various briefs
Drafted pleadings, discovery demands, responses and correspondences
Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, courts and opposing counsel professionally
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of discreet issues and information
Witnessed wills and estate planning meetings which expanded my knowledge within this category of law
Attended depositions in order to prepare notes for handling attorney's review
Paralegal
Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber, LLP
09.2017 - 12.2022
Managed communications with partners to successfully comply with court-ordered deadlines
Scheduled partners’ meetings, conferences, inspections, depositions, and all other imperative meetings
Assisted partners in case preparation, including court appearances, conferences, trials and depositions
Performed a variety of electronic filing activities, including opening a civil case with the appropriate initial notice of removal documents pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Organized and tracked client budget reporting
Drafted pleadings, discovery demands and responses, various correspondences, and HIPAA releases to medical providers
Reviewed and summarized medical records
Paralegal
Callahan & Fusco, LLC
01.2014 - 03.2017
Tasked with drafting and formatting of pleadings, correspondence, discovery responses, and quarterly pleadings
Scheduled and confirmed depositions, arbitration, and pre-trial conferences
Submit medical invoices for payment and follow-up on medical records pursuant to authorizations
Drafted judicial correspondence and handled court mailing.
Handled phone calls with clients, adjusters, insurance companies and all court personnel
Finalized all documentation
Legal Secretary
Krompier & Tamn, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Answered phones and relayed messages
Finalized all documentation
Opened and closed cases, created stipulations of dismissal, and released forms for same
Completed motions, certifications, orders, and other legal documents to courts and attorneys
Created deposition abstract and outline
Scheduled depositions, meetings, and conferences
Paralegal
Behman Hambelton, LLP
01.2012 - 01.2013
Finalized all reports and documents
Interacted with clients
Scheduled and confirm deposition dates
Drafted and processed medical authorizations
Mailed and filed correspondences, subpoenas, orders, depositions, and other important legal documentation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies W/ Paralegal Con.
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
06-2012
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
Federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF)
NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF)
USDC-SNDY/EDNY (NexGen)
NJCourts Online
Salesforce
Lexis/Nexis CourtLink
PACER
ProLaw
Wolters Kluwer Collaboration Portal
Worldox
Westlaw
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
GOTTLIEB & GREENSPAN, LLC
10.2024 - Current
ABA Therapist
Peter Cooper Elementary
02.2023 - 09.2024
Litigation Paralegal
Hartman & Winnicki, PC
01.2022 - 07.2023
Paralegal
Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber, LLP
09.2017 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Callahan & Fusco, LLC
01.2014 - 03.2017
Legal Secretary
Krompier & Tamn, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Paralegal
Behman Hambelton, LLP
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies W/ Paralegal Con.
CRNA at Gottlieb Midwest Anesthesiologists d/b/a Pulse Anesthesia (Formally MAP- Gottlieb Division)CRNA at Gottlieb Midwest Anesthesiologists d/b/a Pulse Anesthesia (Formally MAP- Gottlieb Division)