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Cindy M. Williams

Groton,New York

Summary

Dynamic Certified Mass Torts Litigation Paralegal with Morgan & Morgan, adept at managing complex case files and ensuring compliance with strict deadlines. Proven ability to analyze medical records and communicate effectively with clients, enhancing case outcomes. Skilled in litigation software and committed to delivering exceptional client support in high-pressure environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Mass Torts Litigation Paralegal (contractor)

Morgan & Morgan
01.2024 - Current
  • Mass torts
  • Reviewed and analyzed case documents, identifying key evidence to bolster litigation efforts.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly.
  • Organized and maintained comprehensive case files, ensuring all documentation was easily accessible.
  • Gathered and summarized medical records, financial documents, and other evidence as needed for case support.
  • Tracked case progress and deadlines, using case management software to maintain updated records.
  • Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
  • Maintained an organized file system for all case related materials.
  • Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
  • Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
  • Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Conducted thorough job task analysis to identify core responsibilities and project requirements.
  • Developed and maintained project timelines, ensuring all deadlines were met.
  • Coordinated client communications to facilitate seamless project progression and address concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance project workflows and efficiency.
  • Organized and facilitated project meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
  • Maintained detailed records of project activities and outcomes for future reference.
  • Identified and resolved issues swiftly to minimize project delays.


Key Skills:

Organization & Attention to Detail: Essential for managing complex litigation.
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for client and expert liaison.
Time Management: To handle shifting priorities and strict deadlines.
Empathy: For compassionate client interaction in sensitive cases.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with litigation software, Pacer, and ECF filing.

  • Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
  • Facilitated communication with clients, keeping them informed of case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Reviewed and summarized case files, identifying key evidence and inconsistencies to aid litigation strategy.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and legal teams, ensuring clarity on case progress and expectations.
  • Managed electronic filing systems and ensured compliance with court deadlines.
  • Conducted factual investigations to gather evidence supporting case claims.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation and information for case support.
  • Maintained an organized system for tracking deadlines and court dates associated with cases.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Case Management: Overseeing large volumes of files, tracking deadlines (statute of limitations), managing case databases, and ensuring efficient workflow.

Key Skills:

  • Organization & Attention to Detail: Essential for managing complex litigation.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for client and expert liaison.
  • Time Management: To handle shifting priorities and strict deadlines.
  • Empathy: For compassionate client interaction in sensitive cases.
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with litigation software, Pacer, and ECF filing.
  • MTMP Paralegal Certification Program

Completed MTMP Paralegal Certification Program - Mass Torts

Paralegal

Thaler & Thaler, LLP
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Intake Specialist/Processing case intake documents; client interviews
  • Factual investigation of client's case.
  • Legal research.
  • Communications with outside agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, etc.
  • Manage case files.
  • Corporate Paralegal re LLCs and Corporation filings with the NYS Department of State.
  • Drafting of legal documents and correspondence
  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing matrimonial law
  • Well-developed writing and research skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
  • An ability to work with and understand delicate client interpersonal issues.
  • Experience in all phases of Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support, and other related matters in matrimonial law cases.

Paralegal

Stanley Law Offices, LLP
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Intake Specialist/Processing case intake documents; client interviews
  • Factual investigation of client's case.
  • Legal research.
  • Communications with outside agencies, insurance companies, attorneys, etc.
  • Manage case files.
  • Medical updates from clients; requesting medical records.
  • Establishing claims with insurance companies, providers, lien holders, government agencies, etc.
  • Drafting of legal documents and correspondence including but not limited to: letters of representation, letters of protection, medical record requests, demand packages, reduction requests, etc.
  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing medical, financial, and other case-related documents and records.
  • Well-developed writing and research skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
  • An ability to work with and understand delicate client interpersonal issues.

IP Paralegal

Brown & Michaels, P.C.
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared Patent and Trademark Applications, Statements of Use, Extension Requests to File Statements of Use, Intent to Use Applications, Declarations of Use, Renewal Applications filed with the USPTO.
  • Drafted provisional, utility, design and PCT applications for filing including preparation of formal documents such as Information Disclosure Statements, Application Data Sheets, Power of Attorneys, Assignments and Declarations, calculating filing fees and ordering any additional documents from the USPTO or clients to complete filings.
  • Prepared specimens for goods and services.
  • Resized drawings to file with the USPTO.
  • Managed docket for assigned matters.
  • Prepared correspondence for client matters including reporting, ribbon copies, etc.
  • Prepared Patent application prosecution procedure flowchart.
  • Course: IPLEGALED Trademark Paralegal Certificate Course - training in managing all Trademark Prosecution matters.
  • Training and research and preparation of patent and trademark infringement matters.
  • Updating trademark prosecution guidelines.

Case Manager

Finkelstein & Partners, LLP
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed 240 personal injury cases
  • Intake Specialist/Processing case intake documents
  • Manage disbursements and payments to outside companies
  • Handling of multi-calendar system including scheduling events, meetings, deadlines, to-do's, etc.
  • Establishing claims with insurance companies, providers, lien holders, government agencies, etc.
  • Drafting of legal documents and correspondence including but not limited to: letters of representation, letters of protection, medical record requests, demand packages, reduction requests, etc.
  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing medical, financial, and other case-related documents and records.
  • Well-developed writing and research skills.
  • Experience drafting initial pleadings as needed to aid litigation team.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including clientele, third-parties, government agencies, health professionals, etc.
  • The ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • The ability to work without supervision.
  • The ability to anticipate attorney needs, identifying problems and finding solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a high volume workload.
  • Experience in managing electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Proficiency in applying the rules of civil procedures in state courts as well as federal courts.
  • Securing case evidence and communicating with clients, witnesses, insurance adjusters, and providers.
  • Keeping clients informed of case status.
  • Documenting conversations and actions in our case database.
  • Reviewing client medical records and bills.
  • Trial Manager.
  • Manage trial from start to finish.
  • Organize trial notebook.
  • Draft legal documents for trial, i.e., voir dire.
  • Other general trial manager duties.
  • Legal Office Manager.
  • Manage firm's day-to-day operations.
  • Interaction with vendors.
  • Inventory control.
  • Maintain office equipment.
  • Reception services.
  • Telecommunications.
  • Mail.
  • Messenger.
  • Other General manager duties.

Webmaster

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
Ithaca, USA
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Manage Office of University Counsel and Risk Management & Insurance websites.

Corporate Paralegal/Support Specialist (i.e., Intellectual Property)

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
Ithaca, USA
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights.
  • Assist Corporate Section Head and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters, perform research and analysis of various legal issues, draft and review legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings, perform all aspects of contract administration, general corporate work and transactional assistance, organize and maintain all information and files, coordinate with various departments to expedite legal projects, and perform other duties as needed.
  • I also maintain our corporate calendars, transcribe board minutes, maintain our office website/library, oversee and manage office-related projects with other employees, as well as manage trademarks, class actions, bankruptcies, collections, corporate related contracts/agreements, infringements, environmental violations, FCC, and the like.
  • Develop and design various databases, create/design presentations, work on various projects, serve as liaison (with other offices internally and externally to include our satellite office in New York City and the Medical College), and resolve easily everyday work-related tasks.
  • To that end, our office maintains a long-standing relationship with interior and exterior companies around the country, wherein establishing a more solid (and continuing) link as CU partners and constituents.
  • I think you will agree that experience alone is extremely valuable to the future of any company, and others in keeping with positive working relations. I promise to work hard to maintain that liaison with your ties as well.

Litigation Paralegal

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
Ithaca, USA
10.1994 - 02.2004
  • Motions.
  • Discovery.
  • Evidence.
  • Civil litigation.
  • Courts and practices.
  • Tort and personal injury.
  • Trial preparation/assistance.

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Holmberg, Galbraith, Holmberg & Orkin
Ithaca, USA
01.1992 - 01.1994

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Shaw & Currey and Michael J. Costello, Esq.
Ithaca, USA
01.1990 - 01.1992

Receptionist/Secretary

Wiggins & Masson
Ithaca, USA
01.1988 - 01.1990

Education

A.A.S. - Paralegal

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
01.1992

Major - Computer Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY
01.1984

Computer Programming Course - Certificate

Tompkins/Ithaca BOCES
01.1984

Regents Diploma -

Groton Central School
01.1984

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Civil Litigation: Subpoena/Authorization Compliance
  • Case management
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Client relations
  • Litigation support
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Case support skills
  • Documenting
  • Proofreading
  • Fact investigation
  • Case support
  • Case summaries
  • Document organization
  • Calendar management
  • Microsoft office
  • Legal case files
  • Client communication
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Exceptional writer
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Legal research skills
  • Written communication
  • Client confidentiality
  • Workload management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Data confidentiality
  • Time management abilities
  • Effective multitasking
  • Team building
  • Human Rights Law
  • Intellectual Property Rights Law
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Writing, editing, proofreading
  • Computer software and related tasks
  • Designing/ Developing/ Web Pages
  • Designing/Developing file maker Databases
  • Workers' Compensation Claims
  • Cornell accounting (invoice payments, etc)
  • Purchasing (ie, supply ordering, inventory, etc)

Affiliations

  • Cornell Employee Assembly (Endowed/Non-exempt seat)
  • Co-Chair, Emergency Grant Fund
  • Member of National Notary Association, State of NY
  • Professional Legal Associates Network of Tompkins County
  • National Federation of Paralegals

Certification

Notary Public of the State of New York, Tompkins County

Accomplishments

• Office Professionals' Certificate, Cornell University
• Law Practice Management, N.D.N.Y.
• Dean's List, Tompkins Cortland Community College

Seminars Continuing Education

  • Complying with the New HIPAA Standards
  • Powerful Proofreading /Editing Skills
  • Business Grammar and Usage
  • Advanced Legal Drafting for New York Paralegals
  • Selection and Use of Experts
  • Discovery Skills for Paralegals in New York
  • Practical Legal Research and Analysis for the Paralegal in New York
  • Analyzing Medical Records for the New York Paralegal
  • Advanced Internet Strategies
  • Dreamweaver MX 2004 Designing and Developing Web Sites
  • PowerPoint 2004 Foundation Series (Mac)
  • Dreamweaver CS4 - Level 2
  • HTML 4.01: Web Authoring (Second Edition) - Level 1
  • HTML 4.01: Web Authoring - Level 2
  • Web Design with XHTML, HTML, and CSS, Level 3
  • RCUStaff-Respect @ Cornell University: Eliminating Harassment and Discrimination (RCUStaff1001)
  • 2-Day Paralegal Super Conference in NYC

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Certified Mass Torts Litigation Paralegal (contractor)

Morgan & Morgan
01.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Thaler & Thaler, LLP
01.2022 - 01.2024

Paralegal

Stanley Law Offices, LLP
01.2019 - 01.2022

IP Paralegal

Brown & Michaels, P.C.
01.2018 - 01.2019

Case Manager

Finkelstein & Partners, LLP
01.2015 - 01.2018

Webmaster

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
01.2006 - 01.2014

Corporate Paralegal/Support Specialist (i.e., Intellectual Property)

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
01.2004 - 01.2014

Litigation Paralegal

Office of Cornell University Counsel, Cornell University
10.1994 - 02.2004

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Holmberg, Galbraith, Holmberg & Orkin
01.1992 - 01.1994

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Shaw & Currey and Michael J. Costello, Esq.
01.1990 - 01.1992

Receptionist/Secretary

Wiggins & Masson
01.1988 - 01.1990

A.A.S. - Paralegal

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Major - Computer Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Computer Programming Course - Certificate

Tompkins/Ithaca BOCES

Regents Diploma -

Groton Central School

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix