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Gisselle Cardozo

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Focused and dedicated Paralegal with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents
  • Prepared detailed budgets for attorney caseload
  • Interpreted information in Spanish for Witnesses EBT's and at Trial
  • Arrange meetings with experts to be used during EBT's and at Trial

Substitute Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collaborate with other colleagues and educators in coverage support for 20 students
  • Maintain a classroom environment for effective learning and communication among students
  • Provide coverage for music, Spanish, library, physical education and movement for classes ranging from grades Pre-k to 8th

Head Counselor

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Planned and developed daily camp activities from arts and crafts to sports, and interactive games for second graders
  • Created a safe and inclusive environment for students
  • Supervised and monitored 2 junior staff members

After School Head Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Implement a range of curriculum-based activities for students in 1st-4th grade
  • Mediate conflicts between students and help them work towards resolution
  • Organize fun and educational games, read storybooks and planned outdoor activities
  • Communicate with families about development progress and classroom incidents

Midday Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Lead and supervised daily activities, leading a classroom of 15–20 students in schedule of activities
  • Coordinated student’s work schedule and communicated lesson plan with teaching team
  • Utilized classroom management skills to run and support an energetic classroom of children, while maintaining and reinforcing health and safety rule

Intern

Sonia and Celina Sotomayor High School
Bronx, NY
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Advocated for tenant’s rights in the Bronx Housing Court
  • Reviewed documents and handed out order to Show Cause to tenants
  • Viewed proceedings and trials

Education

Paralegal Certification Course -

Purchase College
NY
10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History, Criminal Justice

Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Calendar management
  • Document filing
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Discovery management
  • Court filing
  • Document drafting

Volunteer Experience

Riverside Edgecombe Neighborhood Association (RENA) New York, NY, Assistant, March 2023- January 2024

  • Supported RENA meetings and events by facilitating registration, greeting members, disseminating documents, and observing meetings or events
  • Advised tenants of their housing and legal rights
  • Translated and rephrased key documents into Spanish.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan
01.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
09.2023 - 01.2024

Head Counselor

Bank Street College of Education
07.2023 - 08.2023

After School Head Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
10.2022 - 06.2023

Midday Teacher

Bank Street College of Education
05.2022 - 06.2023

Intern

Sonia and Celina Sotomayor High School
07.2015 - 08.2015

Paralegal Certification Course -

Purchase College

Bachelor of Arts - History, Criminal Justice

Mercy University

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