Gina Borzacchiello
Howard Beach,NY
Summary
Highly capable and professional Paralegal willing and eager to learn with 10 years of experience handling Motor-Vehicle Accidents, Premises, Labor Law, Medical Malpractice and Asbestos (Mesothelioma) cases.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Asbestos Case Management Paralegal
Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C.
11.2023 - Current
- Trial Preparation: Drafted 3101(d)'s, Lists of Remaining Defendants, No POC's Letter, Exhibit Lists, Expert Reports and Reliance Materials for Defendants using box.com;
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates (NYCAL and NYSCEF);
- Drafted Motions to Amend captions, Deposition Notices, Standard Interrogatories and Punitive Interrogatories;
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings;
- Prepared binders with client's tax documentation and medical records for Experts to review;
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases;
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Litigation Paralegal
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C.
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed 150 cases using SmartAdvocate;
- Opened BI and No Fault Claims with Insurance Carriers;
- Drafted and sent Letters of Representation and Preservation Letters to Defendants and Insurance Carriers;
- Completed No-Fault Applications and sent them to Insurance Adjusters;
- Contacted clients to make sure they were treating and obtained healthcare provider information to request medical records from with HIPAA Complaint Authorizations;
- Prepared and sent Specials Packet to Insurance Adjusters to help settle the case;
- Reviewed medical records and prepared memos for experts (MED MAL);
- Drafted and filed Summons & Complaints, Bills of Particulars, Responses to Defendant's Discovery Demands, Motions (Summary Judgment, Default Judgment, Motion to Dismiss), Notice of Medical Malpractice, RJI's, Request for PC's, Note of Issue, Notice of Entry, Subpeonas, 3101(d)s;
- Completed and filed Preliminary Conference Orders and Compliance Conference Orders and emailed them to Court;
- Legal Research with WestLaw;
- Drafted and filed Petition for Letters of Administration and Infant Compromise Orders with Surrogate's Court;
- Obtained Lien Information and sent releases out for settlement purposes;
Trial Prep Paralegal
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Monitored the Firm's entire trial list through eLaw and Excel with Trial Works;
- Drafted subpoenas and 3101(d)s;
- Prepared exhibits;
- Obtained 3122-a certificates for medical records in Court;
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case;
- Obtained certificates of disposition;
- Drafted Summons & Complaints, Bill of Particulars, Responses to Defendant's Discovery Demands, Motions and filed with NYSCEF;
- Notified clients of upcoming IME appointments with IME watchdog.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes;
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Gerber & Gerber
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications;
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates;
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases;
- Drafted Answers and Discovery Demands;
- Filing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College
Queens12.2012
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Online Research
- Motions Drafting
- Case Management
- File Pleadings
- Deadline Monitoring
- Legal Jargon Knowledge
- Client Communication
- Litigation Review
- Client Support
Timeline
Asbestos Case Management Paralegal
Simon Greenstone Panatier, P.C.
11.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C.
06.2021 - 11.2023
Trial Prep Paralegal
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin
02.2017 - 06.2021
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Gerber & Gerber
05.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College
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