Josie Ramos
New York,NY
Summary
Encouraging Paralegal and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in drafting summons and complaints, bill of particulars, discovery responses, motion practice and trial preparation. Strong communication skills, with the capacity to connect with clients facing challenging circumstances.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor Litigation Paralegal
Gorayeb & Associates
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Heavy volume of client communication
- Drafted Demands/Responses, BP, RJI, PC Request and Motion Practice;
- Comply with Discovery deadlines and Court Order Notices ( PCs, and CCS Orders);
- Request of Medical Records and stablish follow up system;
- Reviewed, Summarized and Organized Medical Records in Chronological Order;
- Developed and managed high volume of cases daily;
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing counsel and staff;
- Served as Translator English to Spanish; ( EBT prep/ Client attorney meeting)
- Maintained Warm, Supportive Team Atmosphere;
- Ability to Multitask Independently and Efficiently;
- Proficiency with Filling via NYSEF and Pacer;
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Ability to Work Well Under Pressure;
- Have Extraordinary Interpersonal and Organizational Skills.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
- Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
Office Manager/ Criminal Paralegal
Law Offices of Jonathan Rosenberg
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered high volume of incoming calls
- Attentive to written details ( Filling Dates, Calendar Rules, etc.)
- NYSCEF and Pacer filling experience
- Very Organized
- Experience in searching for clients in State/Federal custody
- Scheduled Attorney visits with inmates in Federal/State custody
- Updated client with case status
- Saved and received discovery
- Experience in Deescalating stressful situation and providing excellent client experience
- Worked independently, prioritizing and multitasking as necessary
- Assist with case preparation for trial and depositions
- Surrender clients to authorities;
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Calendar management including scheduling and confirming meetings.
- Prepared expense report
Assistant Manager Personal Injury Paralegal
Law Office of Omrani and Taub PC
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Handle cases from intake to trial
- Managed Demands/Responses, BP, Expert Packages and Trial Preparation;
- Comply with Discovery deadlines and Court Order Notices ( PCs, and CCS Orders);
- Obtained Stipulations;
- Managing the calendar/scheduling meetings/EBT/Travel;
- Obtained Lien Information from Medical Providers, WC, & Medicaid/Medicare;
- Prepared and Filed RJI, NOI, and NOE;
- Set up Depositions, Arbitration and Court Reporting Services;
- Request of Medical Records and stablish follow up system;
- Reviewed, Summarized and Organized Medical Records in Chronological Order;
- Developed and managed high volume of cases daily;
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing counsel and staff;
- Served as Translator English to Spanish; ( EBT prep/ Client attorney meeting)
- Effectively Managed others;
- Revised that Staff Deadlines are Met;
- Coordinate Monthly Case Review with Teams;
- Maintained Warm, Supportive Team Atmosphere;
- Ability to Multitask Independently and Efficiently;
- Proficiency with Filling via NYSEF and Pacer;
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of the firm;
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Ability to Work Well Under Pressure;
- Have Extraordinary Interpersonal and Organizational Skills.
Immigration Paralegal
Youman, Madeo & Fasano esq
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Interviewed clients, gather and review immigration eligibility documents, strategically analyze individuals’ potential immigration options/benefits, including Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, Consular Processing, Family Base Petitions, Responding to RFE’s in a timely fashion, WP renewals with final review from Lead Attorney
- Completing immigration forms
- ( I-30, I-485, 601A, N-400, I-751,I-795, Asylum, Consular Processing and SIJS;
- Completed daily/weekly tasks on time;
- Attended bi-weekly meetings;
- Communicate clearly, Effectively, and Independently on Immigration matters with clients and staff;
- Responsible for monitoring and tracking case status;
- Communicate with clients while performing intakes and completing USCIS applications such as but not limited to Adjustment of Status, Asylum and Removal Proceedings
- Prepared submissions for court in Removal and Asylum cases and USCIS;
- Coordinated meeting with client to go over affidavits, complete forms, and review evidence for submission in a timely matter
- (90/60/30/15 procedure);
- Assist clients and attorney in collecting of key evidentiary documents in support of their case;
- Strong organizational Skills;
- Translate affidavit and Identity Documents
- Effectively communicated with array of people, including Clients, Attorneys, Court Officials, Court Reporters, Paralegal and Staff;
- Strong organization, Time Management and Multi-Tasking Abilities;
- Reliability, professionalism and ability to work in a team and independently
- Always maintain positive and professional attitude;
- Work closely and collaboratively with attorney and other paralegals also assigned legal caseload;
- Work on other duties as assigned;
- Update case after each conversation with client.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation and determine necessary actions.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Maintained immigration attorneys' schedules to enable timely client service delivery and promote firm's income growth.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
PI Defense Paralegal
Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien, Doherty and Kelly, P.C
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Exceptional file organization skills;
- Prepared Discovery Demands, and Responses;
- Reviewed medical chronologies and medical expense recaps.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Efficiently entered time in Billing System
- Proofread and edited all status reports before emailing adjusters assigned case
- Ability to multitask several time critical projects under tight deadlines
- Drafted S&C, Bill of Particulars, Discovery Demands, Subpoenas, Responses, Motion Practice and Drafting Opposition;
- Comply with Discovery deadlines and Court Order ( PCs, and CCS Orders);
- Obtained Stipulations;
- Calendared EBT, Discovery Deadlines, Coordinate IME ,followed up with Report and EBT Transcripts;
- Reviewed file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court/trial;
- Assemble chronologies of key documents;
- Coordinate /schedule witness appearances;
- Adhere to client guidelines ;
- Revised Lien Information from Medical Providers, WC, & Medicaid/Medicare;
- Summarized and Organized Medical Records in Chronological Order;
- Developed and managed high volume of cases daily;
- Enter all incoming mail, adjuster information and communication into company legal data base
- (Worldox and ProLaw.)
- Respond to all incoming mail
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies and Criminal Justice
Saint John’s University
Queens, NY06.2004
Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Editing and proofreading
- Experienced with Worldox, LetPI, Lolly, ProLaw,
- Saga, Smart Advocate and Trial works
- Office support (phones, faxing, filing)
- Negotiation
- Office Management
- Microsoft Office
- Paralegal Certificate
- Driver's License
- Computer-savvy
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Labor Litigation Paralegal
Gorayeb & Associates
10.2023 - 03.2024
Office Manager/ Criminal Paralegal
Law Offices of Jonathan Rosenberg
04.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager Personal Injury Paralegal
Law Office of Omrani and Taub PC
06.2018 - 04.2022
Immigration Paralegal
Youman, Madeo & Fasano esq
06.2014 - 04.2018
PI Defense Paralegal
Marks, O'Neill, O'Brien, Doherty and Kelly, P.C
02.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies and Criminal Justice
Saint John’s University