Jeanette Young
Stewartsville,NJ
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Takes ownership of project from start to finish.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton, LLC
04.2006 - Current
- Trained and mentored paralegals and support staff.
- Conducted detailed client intakes to obtain information relevant to cases and entered information into company database.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Drafted complaints, answers, motions, pleadings, interrogatories, document production.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local Courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Conducted background investigations on defendants, plaintiff's and potential witnesses.
- Requested and summarized medical records
- Utilized critical thinking skills to develop investigative plans for difficult, time sensitive confidential matters.
Emergency Medical Technician
Greenwich Township Emergency Squad
05.2000 - 04.2006
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Held positions as Safety Officer, Trustee and Vice President.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Paralegal
Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer
08.1984 - 09.1986
- Responsible for representation of defendants in civil litigation cases insured by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and AIG.
- Prepared answers, provided documentation, and information for discovery requests and responses.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Conducted investigations, located and interviewed witnesses.
- Review cases and retain experts.
- Draft Subpoenas.
Investigator
New York City Law Department
- Investigated cases from filing of Notice of Claim and 50H Hearing up to and including Trial preparation.
- Established relationships with municipal employees represented by the Corporation Counsel in civil lawsuits.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with clients, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
Queens, NY05.1984
Skills
- Attorney Support
- Records Management
- Investigation
- Case summaries
- Legal research
- Fact gathering
- Case Management
- Trial Preparation
Certification
- Licensed New Jersey Notary
- Volunteer Auxiliary member of the Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company
Timeline
Paralegal
Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli & Tipton, LLC
04.2006 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Greenwich Township Emergency Squad
05.2000 - 04.2006
Paralegal
Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer
08.1984 - 09.1986
Investigator
New York City Law Department
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
St. John's University
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