Chanda Brooks
People Restoring Communities
Brooklyn,NY
5
years of professional experience
Experienced legal professional with over 8 years of detail oriented paralegal and risk coordinator with experience in litigation support, court filings, and deadline tracking. Skilled in client communication, document review, and organized case management. Seeking a position where I can use my legal and administrative experience while continuing to grow professionally. Brings strong support for attorneys, brokers, carriers, and internal teams.
Work History
Risk Coordinator
1 Year 2 Months- Managed incident reports involving injuries, property damage, theft, fire, and construction related claims.
- Coordinated claims with insurance brokers, carriers, adjusters, and internal departments.
- Reviewed insurance policies, certificates of insurance, and related documents for compliance.
- Assisted with claim investigations, documentation requests, and risk management matters.
- Maintained organized claims, insurance, and incident files.
Paralegal
1 Year 7 Months- Reviewed vendor insurance policies and contractual insurance requirements.
- Coordinated litigation support, including discovery requests, filings, and deadline tracking.
- Drafted and reviewed leases, contracts, and legal correspondence for accuracy and compliance.
- Contributed to firm client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Paralegal
1 Year 10 Months- Prepared and filed motions, pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and legal correspondence.
- Coordinated electronic court filings through NYSCEF, ensuring timely tracking of court deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with MVAIC arbitration and litigation matters.
- Managed discovery documents, medical records, police reports, and insurance records.
- Prepared trial and arbitration exhibits, contributing to effective settlement preparation.
- Facilitated communication among clients, courts, attorneys, medical providers, and insurance representatives to streamline case progression.
Education
Contract Law - Law
Commissioner of Deeds
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Skills
Claims Analysis
Personal Injury Litigation
Risk Management
Claims Management
Insurance Coordination
Contract Review
Court filings
NYSCEF filing
Litigation Support
Case management
Risk Assessment
Client Communication
Organizational Management
Timeline
Risk Coordinator
People Restoring Communities
04.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Paralegal
Fairstead
09.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Paralegal
Law Offices of Jamie E. Gangemi – MVAIC
11.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Harvard University
Contract Law from Law
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City of New York
Commissioner of Deeds
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Touro College
Associate of Applied Science from Paralegal Studies
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