Dory Castro
Woodhaven,USA
Summary
Focused and responsible worker/student with experience in the legal and customer service fields, with an exceptional work ethic. Excels in task completions, adherence to professional standards, and adaptability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel-Cornicello
New York, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts.
- Assisted in preparing and filing legal documents with courts, government agencies, or other entities.
- Distributed incoming mail within the law firm while ensuring timely delivery to the appropriate recipients.
- Drafted correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to ongoing cases or client matters.
- Managed billing activities by tracking billable hours worked on each case or project accurately.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Organized and maintained physical and electronic files for easy retrieval of important documents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phone calls promptly while maintaining professionalism.
- Prepared engagement letters outlining legal services provided and associated fees.
Litigation Paralegal
Gambone Law Group, PLLC
Queens, NY
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Communicated with the courts on case-relevant matters.
- Conducted research relating to the pertinent defendants in a case.
- Drafted and filed Summons and Complaints, Stipulations, Notices of Claim, Notices to County Clerks, Notices of Appearance, and Notices of Entry.
- Drafted Letters of Representation.
- Drafted Stipulations to New Attorneys, Notices of Charging Lien, NF-2, MV-104, and MVAIC forms.
- Obtained and processed payoff letters.
- Obtained policy limits.
- Obtained treatment updates from clients and various medical providers.
- Opened claims.
- Performed intakes.
- Prepared clients on their medical history before depositions.
- Prepared settlement packages.
- Processed incoming and outgoing Consent to Change Attorneys.
- Processed loan requests.
- Gathered and Processed medical records.
- Researched and gathered supporting documentation relating to Defendants.
Front Desk Receptionist
New York, NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted and welcomed guests, providing a positive first impression of the company.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front desk area at all times.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries in person, via phone or email, resolving issues effectively.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Served as a liaison between clients, staff members, and management, facilitating smooth operations.
Education
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY01-2025
Certification - Phlebotomy
Genesis Medical Training Center
Queens, NY01-2023
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Baruch College
New York, NYSkills
- Fast learner
- Billing entry
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Correspondence
- Court filing
- Customer support
- Data entry
- Document preparation
- Ethics compliance
- Expert in Spanish
- File organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Front desk
- Litigation support
- Personal injury law
- Phone etiquette
- Proofreading
- Real estate law
- Record keeping
- Records management
- Task prioritization
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 01/01/23, 01/01/25
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel-Cornicello
05.2025 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Gambone Law Group, PLLC
05.2024 - 05.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
01.2023 - 01.2024
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Genesis Medical Training Center
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Baruch College