Allen Yu
Liakas Law, P.C.
Forest Hills
3
Languages
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven Personal Injury Paralegal with expertise in litigation support, legal research, and case management. Skilled in drafting legal documents, preparing motions, and coordinating depositions. Pursuing a J.D. at Touro Law Center to bolster legal knowledge for complex personal injury and civil litigation cases. Proven capability to manage high-volume caseloads and collaborate effectively with clients and attorneys.
Work History
Senior Paralegal
10 Years 6 Months- Managed a high-volume caseload of personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial
- Coordinated depositions, reviewed transcripts, and compiled exhibits to support attorneys' case preparation
- Filed legal documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules
- Obtained and analyzed medical records, bills, and expert reports to assess case value and liability
- Analyzed medical records, bills, and expert reports to determine case value and liability for effective litigation strategy
- Filed legal documents in state and federal courts, ensuring adherence to deadlines and procedural rules to maintain case progress
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Coordinated deposition schedules, reviewed transcripts, and compiled exhibits to support attorneys' case preparation
- Assisted attorneys in drafting motions and legal memoranda
- Coordinated and scheduled depositions, reviewed transcripts, and compiled exhibits for attorneys
- Obtained and analyzed medical records, bills, and expert reports to evaluate case value and liability for effective strategy development
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy
- Communicated with clients to provide updates, gather information, and address inquiries, enhancing client relations and case management
- Communicated with clients, providing updates, gathering information, and addressing inquiries
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted attorneys in conducting initial client interviews, gathering essential case information
- Maintained and updated client data in firm’s case management system to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies and arguments
- Coordinated scheduling of Examinations Under Oath (EUOs), depositions, and statutory hearings to facilitate case progression
- Coordinated and scheduled Examinations Under Oath (EUOs), depositions, and statutory hearings
- Communicated with clients to provide case updates and address inquiries
- Entered and maintained client data in the firm’s case management system
- Conducted legal research to enhance case strategies and support legal arguments
Education
J.D.
- J.D. Candidate
- Coursework focused on Torts, Civil Procedure and Evidence
B.S. - Legal Studies, Minor in Criminal Justice
Coursework focused on paralegal work across various areas of law
Skills
Case coordination
Legal drafting
Medical record analysis
Legal analysis
Trial preparation
Attorney assistance
Court filing procedures
Client relations
Languages
English – Native/Fluent
Cantonese Chinese – Conversational
Mandarin Chinese – Listening Comprehension
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Liakas Law, P.C.
02.2016 - CurrentRead More
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Gary S. Park, P.C.
06.2014 - 02.2016Read More
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Offices of Bryan Barenbaum, P.C.
04.2011 - 11.2013Read More
St. John's University
B.S. from Legal Studies, Minor in Criminal Justice
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Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
J.D.
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