Beatrice Moscarelli
Court Assistant
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Court Assistant with paralegal background and two years of experience providing dedicated clerical assistance in various parts of the Family Court. Offering strong skills in case file management, scheduling and assistance with courtroom proceedings in Referee Parts. Organized to handle a high-intensity workload. Adept at preparing dockets and issuing orders of the court. Strong knowledge of court documents and legal terms.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Assistant
State Of New York Unified Court System
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials in Court Referee Parts
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed transcripts and interpreter requests using statewide systems
- Assisted with administrative tasks
Certified Paralegal
Salenger Sack Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared and e-filed legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Certified Paralegal
Zwaik Gilbert & Associates
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Prepared and e-filed motions with the US immigration Court
- Prepared and filed nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions with various Consulates and Embassies
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
Certified Paralegal
Spizz & Cooper, LLP
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Drafted Estate planning documents such as Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, Last Wills, Codicils, Trusts
- Drafted petitions and supporting documents required for Wills and Trust administration, probate and conservatorship
- Filling legal documents/forms with the Surrogate Court
- Obtaining Letters Testamentary and Letters of Administration
- preparing inventories, real estate transfer deeds, bank accounts, life insurances
Education
Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law - Legal
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York05.2013
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate - Legal
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2010
Master's Degree in Law - Law
Warsaw University Law School
Poland10.1997
Skills
- Legal Documents
- Court Procedures
- Court Records Research
- Legal Databases
- Records Request Coordination
- File Management
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Task Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- UCMS, UCS Sharepoint transcript processing, UCS Interpreter Scheduling, Virtual Inmate appearance scheduling system
Timeline
Court Assistant
State Of New York Unified Court System
09.2021 - Current
Certified Paralegal
Salenger Sack Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP
02.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Paralegal
Zwaik Gilbert & Associates
10.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Paralegal
Spizz & Cooper, LLP
08.2019 - 10.2019
Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law - Legal
CUNY School of Professional Studies
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate - Legal
Suffolk County Community College
Master's Degree in Law - Law
Warsaw University Law School
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