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Carly Slattery

DIX HILLS,New York

Summary

I am a hard-working, organized and meticulous certified paralegal with 3 years of medical malpractice defense experience as well as 2 years of prior records management experience. I seek to provide professional assistance in drafting legal documents and other legal drafting and management. I am currently a 1L student at Touro University Law School. I have maintained my position as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal throughout my completion of my undergraduate studies at Colgate University, my certification at the Continuing Education Program at Molloy College, and during my time thus far at Touro Law.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Fumuso Christesen LLP
Hauppauge, NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Fluent in trial preparation and accompanies senior partners and trial attorneys to court on a routine basis;
  • Investigates facts related to medical malpractice defense cases as well as trip and fall claims;
  • Conducts analysis of relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles pursuant to specific allegations;
  • Drafts and proofread reports to insurance carriers, demands, motions and other legal documents to assist attorneys in maintaining efficiency in cases;
  • Corresponds via email, telephone, and in-person meetings with clients as well as codefendant and plaintiff counsels and judges.

Crisis Counselor

Response Crisis Center
Stony Brook, NY
06.2020 - Current
  • Provides emotional support and guidance to individuals dealing with a variety of life issues, including grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and relationship conflicts.
  • Maintains accurate records of all client interactions using an electronic health record system.
  • Responds promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
  • Collaborates with other mental health professionals to coordinate care for clients in need of additional services.
  • Provides referrals to external providers when necessary for further evaluation or treatment.

Records Clerk

Fumuso, Kelly, et. al., LLP
Hauppauge, NY
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created or updated records with new files or information.
  • Retrieved, sorted, copied and filed all documents and paperwork.
  • Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
  • Maintained high accuracy between physical and digital records through daily cycle counts and monthly inventory audits.
  • Collected medical records and evidence to organize case information for lawyers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Political Science

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
12-2023

J.D. -

Touro Law School
Central Islip, NY

Continuing Education: Paralegal Studies

Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Skills

  • Legal research / investigation
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Attention to detail
  • Accurate proofreading and writing ability
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Billing softwares, Adobe Acrobat

Timeline

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Fumuso Christesen LLP
05.2021 - Current

Crisis Counselor

Response Crisis Center
06.2020 - Current

Records Clerk

Fumuso, Kelly, et. al., LLP
05.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Political Science

Colgate University

J.D. -

Touro Law School

Continuing Education: Paralegal Studies

Molloy College
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