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ASTRA GNECO

Teaneck,NJ

Summary

Professional litigation support specialist with extensive expertise in managing complex legal cases. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in legal research, case management, document drafting, and trial preparation. Reliable, analytical, and adept at navigating high-pressure environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Trolman Glaser Corley & Lichtman, P.C.
07.2001 - Current
  • Manage over 150 medical malpractice cases from inception to trial involving large corporations or high-profile individuals while maintaining strict confidentiality standards at all times.
  • Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions and complete electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Prepare applications for Letters of Administration and complete electronic filings with corresponding Surrogate Court.
  • Successfully manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Keep diary of critical deadlines.
  • Improve client relationships with regular communication updates regarding case progress and potential strategies.
  • Case law research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis.
  • Oral and written translation from English to Spanish of legal documents, and website blogs.
  • Manage day to day operations in absence of management.
  • Support the continuous improvement of litigation team performance by providing constructive feedback, sharing best practices, and participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Per Diem Paralegal

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon
05.2023 - Current
  • Respond to Form A Interrogatories, Supplemental Interrogatories, Notice to Produce, and Request for Admissions.
  • Review relevant medical records for Arbitration Statements.
  • Draft clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Identify critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during the document review process.
  • Perform a wide range of ad-hoc assignments, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Education

Associates Degree - Office Administration

The Wood-Tobe Coburn School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
  • Type 80 wpm
  • Complex case management
  • Attention to detail
  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Electronic Discovery
  • NY/NJ State, Federal, and Surrogate Court Electronic Document Filing
  • LexisNexis
  • Westlaw
  • Smart Advocate Program
  • MS Office Suite
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teams
  • Zoom
  • Nextiva

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Per Diem Paralegal

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon
05.2023 - Current

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Trolman Glaser Corley & Lichtman, P.C.
07.2001 - Current

Associates Degree - Office Administration

The Wood-Tobe Coburn School

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