Clayten S. Thomas
Westbury,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented J.D. Candidate with paralegal and patient service experience. Skilled in legal document drafting, case management, and client support. Expertise includes legal research, motion filing, and effective communication with attorneys, patients, and families. Fluent in English and professionally proficient in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Service Navigator
Northwell Health
New York, New York
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate patient navigation across Northwell Health appointments, referrals, and care transitions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and social workers to address patient needs.
- Maintain accurate navigation documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provide clear guidance on insurance questions and benefit steps for patients and families
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and calmness with personnel, even in high-stress situations.
- Actively listened to patients in order to identify their needs and provide effective solutions.
PARALEGAL
STAGG WABNIK LAW GROUP
Garden City, NY
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Drafted and filed court pleadings and motions for mediation or trial.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, ensuring compliance with court procedures and judges' rules.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and client inquiries.
- Prepared essential legal documents to advance case matters.
- Analyzed legal documents to extract requested information and compile concise summaries.
Overnight Cleaner
Planet Fitness
Westbury, New York
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
- Cleaned gym equipment and facilities to create a welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility and ensuring a safe and inviting environment.
- Followed safety protocols during cleaning tasks to prevent accidents.
- Trained new staff on effective cleaning procedures and best practices to enhance team efficiency and service quality.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
WILLIAM C. JASON LIBRARY - DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dover, DE
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials, enhancing user experience.
- Retrieved and prepared requested books, pamphlets, and documents to support patron needs.
- Organized and shelved books according to the Dewey Decimal System.
- Organized and documented library materials to ensure accessible client access.
- Provided training sessions for new staff on library systems and procedures.
NURSERY ASSOCIATE
HICKS NURSERIES
Westbury, NY
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided tailored plant selection and care advice to customers, enhancing their gardening success.
- Organized and maintained nursery displays for optimal presentation.
- Led team of 3-5 in customer assistance and material loading, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Received and organized plant material and machinery valued at tens of thousands of dollars to ensure efficient distribution.
- Operated forklifts, skid steers, and articulators to facilitate customer loading of materials.
CASHIER
STOP AND SHOP
Carle Place, NY
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Operated cash register, processing transactions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Managed daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Trained new cashiers on procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Conducted routine evaluations of register functionality, store safety, and merchandise inventory.
Education
J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence
Touro Law School
Central Islip, NY05-2029
Bachelor of Arts - Law/Paralegal Studies
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
DOVER, DE05-2025
Skills
- Client assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Case coordination
- Resource coordination
- Client communication
- Time management
- Document drafting
- Motion drafting
- Legal writing
- Document review
- Legal research
- Case preparation
- Case summaries
- Legal expertise
- Bilingual proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proofreading
- Critical thinking
- Customer relations
- Interpersonal skills
- Attorney support
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (Professional)
- Haitian Creole (Professional)
Certification
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Patient Service Navigator
Northwell Health
01.2026 - Current
Overnight Cleaner
Planet Fitness
10.2025 - 01.2026
PARALEGAL
STAGG WABNIK LAW GROUP
05.2025 - 08.2026
NURSERY ASSOCIATE
HICKS NURSERIES
05.2023 - 08.2024
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
WILLIAM C. JASON LIBRARY - DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
04.2023 - 05.2025
CASHIER
STOP AND SHOP
07.2020 - 01.2023
J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence
Touro Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Law/Paralegal Studies
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY