Jong Park
Queens,NY
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
New York, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Drafted initial client and carrier letters for all new case intakes.
- Prepared pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accurate court filings.
- Maintained calendars, scheduling depositions and hearings to ensure timely proceedings.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation for trial readiness.
- Provided legal support to senior trial attorneys during trials and arbitration hearings.
- Finalized and submitted expense reports through CONCUR system for financial accuracy.
- Coordinated attorney travel arrangements to enhance efficiency.
Senior Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Kowalski & Associates
New York, USA
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: American International Group
- Prepare and finalize pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, ensuring accurate court filings.
- Provide comprehensive legal support to senior trial attorneys, facilitating effective preparation for trials, depositions, mediations, and arbitration hearings.
- Manage and process authorizations, adeptly download medical records, and offer professional assistance to clients, claims, and opposing counsel.
- Maintain and distribute staff counsel calendar, accurately enter deposition and hearing dates, and efficiently handle case initiation tasks in TeamConnect.
- American International Group
Legal Support Technician
Law Offices of Kowalski & Devito
Brooklyn, USA
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: American International Group
- Managed the initiation of new cases by setting up suit records in TeamConnect and ensured accurate daily updates to the new suit log.
- Delivered Tier 1 technical support to attorneys and staff, enhancing office efficiency and problem resolution.
- Handled incoming correspondence by processing and scanning mail, as well as downloading and filing critical medical records.
- American International Group
Property Art Handler
Sotheby’s
New York, USA
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Provided exceptional support during viewings and ensured seamless property flow and communication, maintaining a high standard of customer service for a distinguished clientele.
- Managed saleroom preparations and post-auction processes, including setup, breakdown, and organization of property transfers, while performing quality control and reporting any discrepancies to ensure asset integrity.
Office Assistant/Technician Assistant
LaGuardia Community College
New York, USA
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Managed sensitive student records, ensuring confidentiality and efficient data retrieval.
- Delivered Tier 1 technical support for computer lab users and departmental program maintenance, while handling a high volume of billing inquiries and maintaining office documentation and filing systems.
Administrative Specialist and Military Policeman
United States Army
Giebelstadt, Germany/Iraq
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Earned Army Achievement Medal for exceptional performance; directed and assigned tasks to three team members.
- Collaborated with platoon peers to ensure perimeter security at critical military installations.
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
, USA
03.2001 - 08.2002
- Received Army Commendation Medal for exemplary performance in maintaining military personnel files and ensuring records adhered to current standards.
- Provided guidance to military personnel on HR policies, streamlined application submissions, and resolved routine HR issues.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Baruch College
New York, NY06-2010
Master of Science - Business Administration
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Court filing
- Calendar management
- Deposition coordination
- Trial support
- Expense reporting
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data entry
- Microsoft office
- Motion preparation
- Document drafting
- Legal/Court processes
- Legal writing
- Payroll processing
- Administrative support
- Legal document preparation
- Task prioritization
- Office management
- Client service and support
- Case management support
- Legal terminology
- File organization
- Document editing
- Case management
- Client relations
- Travel coordination
- Document filing
- Legal research and writing
- Client support
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
11.2024 - Current
Senior Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Kowalski & Associates
01.2016 - 11.2024
Legal Support Technician
Law Offices of Kowalski & Devito
04.2014 - 01.2016
Property Art Handler
Sotheby’s
08.2011 - 03.2014
Office Assistant/Technician Assistant
LaGuardia Community College
06.2006 - 08.2007
Administrative Specialist and Military Policeman
United States Army
09.2002 - 08.2004
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
03.2001 - 08.2002
BBA - Human Resources Management
Baruch College
Master of Science - Business Administration
Brooklyn College
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