Professional, detail oriented, highly motivated and organized. Exercises independent judgment and decisionmaking abilities, and a high level of confidentiality. I am able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, while upholding the ethical standards of the legal profession.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
UPS Corporate Headquarters
01.2023 - Current
Coordinated efficient operations across various departments.
Assisted outside legal teams in preparing bills for newly assigned matters.
Coordinated efforts to develop new arbitration and labor relations cases.
Facilitated the SOP Department in handling daily incoming mail and ensuring proper departmental distribution.
Litigation Paralegal
Leon Kucherovsky, Esq
05.2012 - 01.2023
Head of Arbitration Department; draft arbitration notices, analyze medical reports and peer reviews medical bills, E-File pleadings
Draft legal documents including but not limited to Summons & Complaint, Motions, Expert Witness Exchange, Notices to Admit, Discovery & Inspection Responses, Affidavits of Service, Decision/Orders, AR1, Notice of Entry, Interrogatories, Bill of Particulars
Acting as a liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys and public
Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence
Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention
Constant communication with medical providers to process defense discovery request
Process high volumes of insurance correspondence
Negotiate and settle matters between parties
Heavy use of Document scanning, MS Word, Excel, PDF, photocopies, mail preparations
Administrative Assistant in HR Department
Northwell Health Franklin Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2022
Facilitated smooth transitions for newly hired staff.
Responded to staff and intern queries.
Ensured consistency in employee data by updating their status.
Managed general administrative activities efficiently.
Optimized workflow through the development and updating of administrative frameworks.
Demonstrated effective and courteous communication.
Coordinated daily benefits processing, involving enrollments and terminations.
Paralegal
Rapuzzi, Palumbo & Rosenberger, P.C. Attorney at Law
04.2011 - 05.2012
Managed comprehensive case preparation within strict timelines alongside attorneys.
Coordinate multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar management, and scheduling of conference rooms for deposition proceedings
Ensure open lines of communication and satisfaction of deadlines through execution of dated correspondence
Primary assignments were discovery, motions and summary judgments, including but not limited to the preparation of matters for trial or settlement
Experienced in New York State Worker’s Compensation Fee Schedule and medical coding
Resolve no-fault auto accident cases and unpaid medical benefits before trial
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Sociology
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY
12.2019
Bachelor's - Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York
05.2009
Skills
Legal Research
Discovery Packages
Legal Documentation Preparation
Case Management
Trial Preparation
Motions
Contracts
Agreement E-filing
Records Management
Arbitration
Medical
Insurance
Workers Compensation
Client Interviews
Billing & Collections
Investigative Work
Office and Court Procedure
Timeline
Legal Assistant
UPS Corporate Headquarters
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant in HR Department
Northwell Health Franklin Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2022
Litigation Paralegal
Leon Kucherovsky, Esq
05.2012 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Rapuzzi, Palumbo & Rosenberger, P.C. Attorney at Law
04.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor's - Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Sociology
Queensborough Community College
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