ANGELA A. YADGAROFF
Kew Gardens,NY
Summary
SENIOR PARALEGAL PROFILE (Self-Educated Achiever): Federal and Appellate CM/ECF; NYSCEF; PACER; ACRIS; LEXIS-NEXIS; Westlaw; Shepardizing Best Case; Smart Advocate; SAGA; LEXPI; Abacus/Amicus Attorneys; Time-Slips; WP, MSW; Adobe, Outlook Knowledge of Bankruptcy and NYS Courts' rules and procedures; Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and precedents FRCP, CPLR; Legal Research; Memorandum of Law; Table of Authorities Russian Language Fluency -spoken, written & vice versa synchronous translation Certified Notary Public Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Bankruptcy, Matrimonial and Real Estate law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Office of Schlissel DeCorpo, LLP
01.2016 - Current
- Bankruptcy Petitions (7, 11 & 13) inception, preparation & filing through federal CM/ ECF
- Thorough knowledge of Plan preparation; Means Test qualifications; Disclosure statements
- Attorneys' Time Billing through Time-Slips
- Various Motions-First Day/Emergency; Fee Applications/Financing; Avoid Judicial Liens/Home Equity Loans; Lift/Extend Stay; Loss Mitigation
- Proof of claim review and preparation; Adversarial Case opening and monitoring
- Answers; Affirmations; Objections and Oppositions preparation and e-filing through NYSCEF & FCM/ECF
- Civil Litigation- Breach of Contract, Specific Performance, Negligence, Conversion
- Memorandum of Law; Table of Authorities
- Foreclosure Defense- OSC; Answers; Affirmations; Objections/Oppositions; Cross-Motions
- Surrogate Court, Landlord/Tenant and Legal Name Change petitions
- PI (plaintiff)-Bill of Particulars, Demands/responses, various motions
- Offer in Compromise; Title documents transfer (ACRIS)
- Notice to Appeal; Appeal Perfection; Legal Research.
Per-Diem Paralegal
Law Offices of Bradley J. Berfas
01.2015 - Current
- Uncontested Divorce petitions preparation with various complexity -Children, Assets, Properties
- Litigation Support in Contested Cases-OTSC, Answers; Pendente-Lite Motions; Discovery Demands/Responses, PC forms and orders; Statements of Net Worth, etc.
Litigation Paralegal
Parker Waichman L.L.P.
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Legal Research, Notice of Claim; NF Petitions, PI Complaints; OTSC; Answers; Bill of Particulars; Responses to Discovery Demands and Court Orders
- Infant’s Compromise Applications; Motions; Appeals; Arbitration Petitions; Notices to Admit
- Surrogate Courts petitions preparation and e-filing; Subpoenas; FOIL Request; Case Closing Statements.
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Office of Donald Neidhardt, P.C.
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Bankruptcy Petitions (7 & 13) inception, preparation & filing through federal CM/ ECF (NYS and District of NJ)
- Thorough knowledge of Plan preparation; Means Test qualifications
- Various Motions-Avoid Judicial Liens/Home Equity Loans; Lift/Extend Stay; Loss Mitigation
- Complaints; Affirmations; Objections and Oppositions; Answers; Subpoenas, Notices of Garnishment, Notices to Cure.
Senior Paralegal
R. Aronov and Associates, P.C.
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Bankruptcy Petitions (Ch
- 7 &13) inception, preparation & e-filing
- Uncontested Divorce petition preparation with various complexity -Children, Assets, Properties
- Civil Complaints drafting & E-filing-Breach of Contract, Specific Performance, Negligence, Conversion.
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Vel Belushin, LLP
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Legal Research, NF petitions, Summons & Complaint; Notice of Claim; Bill of Particulars
- Responses to Discovery Demands and Court Orders, Med records review
- Infant’s Compromise Applications; Motions; Appeals; Arbitration Petitions; Notice to admit
- Surrogate Courts petitions preparation and e-filing; Subpoenas; FOIL request; Case closing statements.
Education
JD progressing -
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, VAMA in Social Sciences - undefined
Queens College – University of New York
Queens, New YorkBA in Criminal Justice - undefined
John-Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, New YorkSkills
- Proof of claims understanding
- File coordination
- Debt calculations knowledge
- Document Preparation
- Loan Modification
- Settlement Negotiation
- Document drafting
- Court filings expertise
- File Management
- Critical Thinking
- Project Organization
- Case Management
- Analytical Skills
- Correspondence Writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Managed more than 20 client cases per week.
- Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 2 years of employment.
- Maintained more than 20 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to [Number] files per day.
Timeline
Senior Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Office of Schlissel DeCorpo, LLP
01.2016 - Current
Per-Diem Paralegal
Law Offices of Bradley J. Berfas
01.2015 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Parker Waichman L.L.P.
01.2015 - 01.2015
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Office of Donald Neidhardt, P.C.
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Paralegal
R. Aronov and Associates, P.C.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Litigation Paralegal
Law Office of Vel Belushin, LLP
01.2005 - 01.2008
MA in Social Sciences - undefined
Queens College – University of New York
BA in Criminal Justice - undefined
John-Jay College of Criminal Justice
JD progressing -
Appalachian School of Law
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