Gloria Velez
Carteret
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with experience supporting attorneys across multiple areas of law, including case file management, court calendar coordination, and client communication. Skilled in organizing legal documents and assisting with day-to-day operations in fast-paced law firm environments. Known for being organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Law Offices of Michael G. Brucki, LLC
Linden
11.2023 - Current
- Open and maintain client case files, ensuring accurate and organized documentation.
- Answer phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Maintain court calendar and ensure clients are promptly notified of all upcoming court appearances.
- Act as a liaison between attorney and clients, translating legal information and ensuring clear, accurate communication.
- Submit Notices of Appearance and Requests for Discovery.
- Assist clients with payment of Fines and Court costs.
- Prepare Plea by Mail Affidavits.
- Request FOIA records.
- Conduct legal research to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Prepare Adjustment of Status packages for USCIS.
- Submit requests to CBP.
- File N-400 Applications (Naturalization).
- Communicate with clients regarding immigration, criminal, and traffic matters.
- Maintain case tracking and ensure timely filings and compliance.
Litigation Paralegal
GORAYEB & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
New York
09.2011 - 11.2023
- Managed cases from inception through trial.
- Supported a team of attorneys in all aspects of case handling and litigation.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and other court documents for attorney review.
- Managed a high volume caseload in a fast paced legal environment.
- Conducted telephone and in-office client intakes.
- Maintained heavy client communication, including Spanish-speaking clients.
- Drafted and sent correspondence and responses to clients, defense counsel, and other parties.
- Requested and organized medical records and other case-related documentation.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating witness materials.
- Knowledge of New York State court system and electronic filing (e-filing) procedures.
- Able to multitask, work independently, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Calendar Clerk/Legal Secretary
ZWIRN & SAULINO, P.C.
Brooklyn
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Answered and directed all incoming phone calls.
- Responsible for opening cases and drafting all documentation for same.
- Responsible for ordering and monitoring the receipt of medical records.
- Drafted Bills of Particulars, Discovery responses, Affirmations, Affidavits.
- Acted as a translator for Spanish speaking clients.
- Conducted client intakes (telephone and in-office) and gathered relevant case information.
- Compiled and reviewed medical records to create medical specials packages.
- Received and directed incoming deliveries.
- Responsible for all general administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, etc.
Calendar Clerk/Legal Secretary
ANDREW F. WALLE, JR., P.C.
Maspeth
10.2005 - 12.2007
- Requested Medical/Hospital records and bills.
- Prepared Closing Statements.
- Submitted medical packages to insurance carriers.
- Processing of No-Fault Claim.
- Processing of file in Claim Stage.
- Responsible for court and appointment calendar.
- Scheduled and rescheduled Doctor Appointments.
- Answered and directed phone calls to proper parties.
- Assisted attorney with translation of Spanish speaking clients.
Customer Service Representative
ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT
Orlando
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Assisted tourists with schedules and directions.
- Responsible for maintaining flight schedules and distributed travel guides to tourists.
- Answered phones.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Legal Files
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Saga
- Clio
- Windows 11
Certification
NYS Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Offices of Michael G. Brucki, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
GORAYEB & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
09.2011 - 11.2023
Calendar Clerk/Legal Secretary
ZWIRN & SAULINO, P.C.
03.2008 - 09.2011
Calendar Clerk/Legal Secretary
ANDREW F. WALLE, JR., P.C.
10.2005 - 12.2007
Customer Service Representative
ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT
09.2004 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School