ETHAN THOMAS
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dynamic Paralegal with proven expertise in case management and client communication honed at Friedman Vartolo LLP. Excelled in litigation support, reducing attorney workload significantly. Demonstrates strong independent work ethic and teamwork abilities, ensuring high-quality document filing and attorney support.
Overview
54
54
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal – Litigation Dept.
Friedman Vartolo LLP.
New York, New York
4 2019 - 4 2024
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents, such as motions.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
Education
J.D. -
The City University of New York Law School
Long Island City, NY 05.2001 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
05.2001 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kingsborough Community College
05.2001 - 06.2015
Skills
Case Management
Client Communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Legal Research and Citation (Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bluebook)
Ability to work independently and in a team-based setting
Litigation Support
Legal Research
Timeline
J.D. -
The City University of New York Law School
05.2001 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
05.2001 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kingsborough Community College
05.2001 - 06.2015
Paralegal – Litigation Dept.
Friedman Vartolo LLP.
4 2019 - 4 2024
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