Overview
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Joann Trifari

Towaco,NJ

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

FLANAGAN BARONE & O’BRIEN, LLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted attorneys in handling defensive insurance litigation, commercial litigation and labor & employment matters.
  • Provided litigation support in defense of matters concerning Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Petition Appeals and employment discrimination matters filed with the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law.
  • Provide litigation support in defense of employment discrimination, ADA and NJLAD matters.
  • Provided commercial liability litigation support in defense of matters including slip & fall, & construction accidents.
  • Insurance defensive litigation support involving personal injury, PIP claims, motor vehicle accidents, torts.
  • Drafted well-organized pleadings, motions, and briefs to support case positions effectively.
  • Increased favorable outcomes by drafting persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for court submission.
  • Prepared Arbitration Statements, Answers to Interrogatories, Supplemental Interrogatories, and discovery responses to Notice to Produce and Document Demands.
  • Prepared litigation budgets for various Employment Practices Liability, Personal Injury, Commercial Liability and Professional/Malpractice Liability matters.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through efficient use of subpoenas duces tecum, requests for production, and interrogatories.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Successfully managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Successfully managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict deadline.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.

Senior Paralegal

THE CASTLE FIRM, LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023


  • Managed high-stakes cases involving large corporations or high-profile individuals while maintaining strict confidentiality standards at all times.
  • Demonstrated exceptional legal writing skills by creating persuasive summaries of complex case materials for attorney review and decision-making purposes.
  • Managed complex discovery projects involving multi-jurisdictional matters, ensuring seamless coordination between local counsel teams across various states.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Successfully facilitated the defensive litigation of matters involving PERC, NLRB and EEOC charges, arbitrations and mediations, FMLA issues, and related torts including defamation, tortious interference and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  • Significant experience and knowledge of State and Federal labor and employment legal practices pertaining to employee grievances, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, whistleblowing, workplace retaliation claims, wage and hour matters, injunctions, and employment discrimination claims.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through efficient use of subpoenas duces tecum, requests for production, and interrogatories.
  • Prepared persuasive legal arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable rulings for clients.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to facilitate informed decision-making in high-stakes cases.
  • Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws and regulations.
  • Conducted efficient electronic discovery processes, enabling quick identification of key evidence.
  • Increased favorable outcomes by drafting persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for court submission.
  • Streamlined litigation processes by implementing innovative e-discovery solutions to manage large volumes of data.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.

Sr. Litigation Paralegal/Employment & Commercial

MCELROY, DEUTSCH, MULVANEY & CARPENTER, LLP
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Supported multiple Partners in the Employment Group in all aspect of litigation from inception through trial;
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of defensive litigation practices involved in the representation of large, public & private corporations, universities, and governmental entities
  • Defensive litigation of matters involving PERC and NLRB charges, arbitrations and mediations, FMLA issues, and related torts including defamation, tortious interference and intentional infliction of emotional distress
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of State and Federal labor and employment legal practices pertaining to employee grievances, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, whistleblowing, workplace retaliation claims, wage and hour matters, injunctions, and employment discrimination claims
  • Proficient with CM/ECF in both state and federal courts most especially NJ eCourts, JEDS, NY Courts, and PACER in the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals
  • Efficiently followed court rules, filing procedures and servicing opposing parties; Prepared litigation budgets in accordance with client’s requirements
  • Drafted and revised corporate severance agreements, general releases, NDAs, Non-Compete Agreements, company policies and employee handbooks; Prepared and edited court filings, such as summonses, pleadings, orders to show cause, motions, briefs and creation of tables of authorities and tables of contents; Drafted and revised legally binding union contracts, RFQ Submissions, and retention letters;
  • Assisted in trial preparations including preparing motions in limine, subpoenas, depositions and electronic and physical exhibit binders;
  • Gathered and organized extensive document production in response to interrogatories and notices to produce, applied redactions and Bates stamping, assembled and maintained Privilege Logs, managing eDiscovery elements;
  • Handled highly confidential information with discretion and integrity;
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conducted legal research and eDiscovery work using RelativityPro, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Casetext, legal references and internet resources;
  • Prepared and edited post judgment Appellate Division as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals;
  • Maintained client files in company’s file management software, iManage, and ShareFile;
  • Advanced use of DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Aderant CMS timekeeping, iManage, NetDocs and MyCase cloud-based case management systems

Family Law Paralegal

GRAHAM CURTIN
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Paralegal to several Partners in the Family Law Group and Commercial Litigation Group;
  • Proficient with electronic filing in the Federal Disctrict Court, JEDS, NJ eCourts, and PACER portals;
  • Prepared and edited court filings, such as summonses, Complaints, Answers, Emergent Orders to Show Cause, Motion practice, briefs and creating Table of Authorities and Table of Contents;
  • Handled highly confidential information with discretion and integrity;
  • Assisted in handling complicated matrimonial dissolutions of high-net-worth clientele consisting of extensive properties and financial assets;
  • Extensive experience with domestic violence court matters including TROs and FRO trials and work with Jersey Battered Women’s Services;
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Experience working with court appointed Guardian ad Litems and Adult Guardianship;
  • Advanced in editing, proofreading, and revising documents including advanced redlining, Bates Stamping and redacting;
  • Experience with matrimonial trial preparations and assisting with courtroom trial proceedings; Experience working with multiple forensic accountants to arrive at a market value of marital assets;
  • Post Judgment matrimonial work including working with multiple QDRO preparation companies in efforts to acquire final Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for clients;
  • Conducted legal research work using Westlaw, legal references and internet resources;
  • Efficiently followed court rules and filing procedures and servicing opposing parties;
  • Conducted comprehensive research on complex family law issues, contributing to favorable outcomes in numerous cases.
  • Prepared and filed Case Information Statements, prepared and submitted Early Settlement and Blue Panel Statements;
  • Maintained client files in company’s file management software, iManage; Maintained and updated attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses in CMS accounting software;
  • Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook handling correspondence needs and developing spreadsheets;
  • Handled legal billing, accounts payable and receivable and submitted revised company invoices to clients;
  • Simultaneously managed multiple attorneys’ calendars, email accounts, appointments and consultations;
  • Scheduled and arranged attorney’s conference calls, Zoom and MS Teams meetings, and travel arrangements;
  • Scheduled depositions, mediations, and bargaining sessions both in-person and remotely;
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Reviewed and assisted with preparation and modification of commercial contracts; Effectively communicated with clients and third parties to obtain pertinent documentation;

Family Law Paralegal

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID T. O’SULLIVAN
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Family Law Group
  • Support Senior Managing Partner and Chair of Family Law in all aspect of litigation from inception through trial
  • Managed defensive insurance litigation files and discovery;
  • Drafted and filed legal documents, such as summonses, motions, subpoenas and deposition summaries;
  • Organized and requested interrogatories and records;
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and revise legal correspondence and memos;
  • Managed attorney schedule and appointments;
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Efficiently followed court rules and filing procedures and servicing opposing parties;
  • Maintained and updated attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; Handled legal billing, accounts payable and receivable.

Paralegal

BIO & LAROCCA
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation
  • Managed defensive insurance litigation files and discovery;
  • Drafted and filed legal documents, such as summonses, motions, subpoenas and deposition summaries;
  • Organized and requested interrogatories and records;
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and revise legal correspondence and memos;
  • Managed attorney schedule and appointments;
  • Efficiently followed court rules and filing procedures and servicing opposing parties;
  • Maintained and updated attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; Handled legal billing, accounts payable and receivable.

Paralegal

LAW OFFICE OF JAMES C. DEZAO
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Personal Injury
  • Managed personal injury litigation files from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation; Managed all incoming correspondence received from Judges, Court administrative staff and opposing parties; Drafted and filed legal documents, such as summonses, motions, subpoenas and deposition summaries; Prepared Interrogatories, Supplemental Interrogatories, and Notice to Produce to be propounded on opposing counsel; Drafting Answers to Interrogatories, Supplemental Interrogatories, and preparing discovery responses to Notice to Produce and Document Demands; Demonstrated ability to prepare and revise legal correspondence and memos; Managed attorney schedule and appointments; Efficiently followed court rules and filing procedures and servicing opposing parties; Communicated with key witnesses to testify during court hearing; Researched facts and laws to determine causes of action in order to prepare case; Maintained and updated attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; Handled legal billing, accounts payable and receivable.

Education

Skills

  • Court Filing Procedures
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Legal Research Proficiency
  • Legal citation knowledge
  • Case chronology development
  • Document Review Mastery
  • Complex Case Management
  • Litigation support software
  • Trial preparation expertise
  • Court filings
  • Fact investigation techniques
  • Workload Management

Certification

  • Certified Paralegal

Timeline

Senior Litigation Paralegal

FLANAGAN BARONE & O’BRIEN, LLC
01.2023 - Current

Senior Paralegal

THE CASTLE FIRM, LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023

Sr. Litigation Paralegal/Employment & Commercial

MCELROY, DEUTSCH, MULVANEY & CARPENTER, LLP
06.2016 - 09.2021

Family Law Paralegal

GRAHAM CURTIN
06.2015 - 06.2016

Family Law Paralegal

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID T. O’SULLIVAN
01.2013 - 06.2015

Paralegal

BIO & LAROCCA
01.2010 - 01.2013

Paralegal

LAW OFFICE OF JAMES C. DEZAO
01.2007 - 01.2010

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