Allison Lamatina

In this role, I continue to uphold the responsibilities I had as Ms. Benjamin's paralegal, but I have also taken on additional duties. Furthermore, I am currently being trained in the work that Ms. Benjamin personally handles.

• Streamlined real estate transactions by drafting and reviewing legal documents, including escrow letters, deeds, Powers of Attorney, and all documents relating to closing.
• Engaged in client meetings alongside Ms. Benjamin to review drafts of Last Will and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Trusts. Implemented modifications to document drafts in accordance with client's requirements.
• Participated in client meetings, gaining valuable insights allowing me to manage Probate, Medicaid and Real Estate cases.
• Coordinated with external legal counsel and other stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to case management and strategy development.
• Implemented a case tracking system that improved monitoring of case progress and deadlines, reducing instances of missed deadlines.

New York-based family and matrimonial law firm known for representing notable celebrity clients, high-profile business owners, high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and their spouses.

• Provided high-level assistance to partner Jenifer J. Foley and conducted daily meetings to discuss billing, deadlines, scheduling, and critical upcoming matters.
• Assisted Ms. Foley in her role as Co-President of the New York Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC-NY) by working with other board members to manage administrative needs.
• Championed a client-first approach, significantly enhancing client relations and trust through personalized and attentive service.
• Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
• Attended client calls and meetings to gather critical information for case strategy and progression.
• Oversaw new client intake procedures, rigorously identifying and assessing potential conflicts of interest to maintain the firm's integrity and compliance.
• Prepared statements of net worth, drafted divorce papers, proofread, formatted, and cite checked legal documents, maintaining strict attention to detail.
• Conducted thorough research and developed it into valuable resources for attorneys, such as spreadsheets with mediator and forensic recommendations.

Sole practitioner in New York and New Jersey focused on estate planning, elder law planning, real estate, and business formation.

• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
• Organized necessary documents and completed Medicaid applications for five-year look-back period.
• Prepared and filed probate and administration proceedings.
• Prepared deeds and necessary real estate closing forms.
• Assisted in complex estate matters, distributed inheritance checks, and paid appropriate taxes.
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.

Manhattan's largest office landlord and fully integrated REIT primarily focused on acquiring, managing, and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties.

• Worked with members of SL Green's operations team, including members of the Construction, Property Management, Underwriting, Security, and Engineering groups.
• Participated in case studies related to roles in each operational department, including overseeing design proposals for One Madison, re-opening plans after COVID-19, and developing one-pagers for tenants regarding safety plans and building updates.
• Collaborated with mentors to prepare for roundtable presentations with company executives to receive feedback on case studies.
• Gained hands-on experience with assignments that included administrative office functions, touring mechanical spaces, reviewing contracts and insurance documentation, and participating in tenant events.

Sole practitioner with emphasis on family law, real estate, land use, commercial litigation, and personal injury matters in New Jersey.

• Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
• Provided administrative support to attorney.
• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.