Jennifer Mele
Warwick ,NY
Summary
Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Meth Law Office PC
Chester , NY
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
Paralegal Specialist
Stage & Donohue PLLC
Warwick , NY
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Maintained client files and confidential information in accordance with established procedures.
- Collected data to prepare and draft elder planning documents for clients.
- Wrote wills, trusts, health care proxies, powers of attorney documents for elder planning law needs.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Drafted Retainers and collected payment, explained the process of their matter and what to expect, gathered documents.
- Assisted in estate administration, contacted creditors finalized accounts, negotiated debt.
- Liquidated assets to Estate and distributed reimbursements, maintained ledger of assets and submitted to Surrogates Court at final stage.
Education
Parlegal Certificate - Paralegal / Legal Studies
Boston University
Online 05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Humanties
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2000
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Word Perfect
- NYSCEF, ECourts, Rocketmatter, Clio
- Understands confidentiality
- Attorney Support
- Proofreading
- Calendar Management
- Document Preparation
- Administrative Support
- NY Paralegal Association
- Client Communication
Timeline
Paralegal
Meth Law Office PC
05.2024 - Current
Paralegal Specialist
Stage & Donohue PLLC
08.2020 - 05.2024
Parlegal Certificate - Paralegal / Legal Studies
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Humanties
Jacksonville University
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