Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
Newark, NJ
02.1992 - 12.2023
Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Liftmasters Material Handling, Inc.
Newark, NJ
01.1985 - 12.1990
Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
Trained junior mechanics on proper maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
Maintained inventory of parts and supplies, ordering new items as necessary to complete repairs.
Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
Interpreted and followed technical manuals and schematics for equipment maintenance.
Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
Ordered necessary parts from suppliers in order to complete repairs quickly.
Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
Worked closely with other technicians to ensure quality control standards were met.
Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
Calibrated machinery for precise operation following repairs or adjustments.
Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic systems, ensuring equipment operated at peak efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Modern Warehouse, Inc.
South Kearney, NJ
12.1974 - 12.1984
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Education
GED -
Montclair High School
Montclair
11-1977
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction To Paralegal Functions
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Trenton, NJ 08625
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Stockton State University
Pomona, NJ
High School Diploma -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Skills
Document filing
Bankruptcy law
Case file organization
Legal research skills
Calendar oversight
Power of attorney
Exhibit preparation
Exceptional writer
Database research
Deposition summaries
Brief writing
File and records management
Statutory interpretation
Court filing
Case summaries
Legal case files
File pleadings
Certification
Plethora of Business Oriented Certifications
Forklift certification, Liftoff Certifications 2021- Current
Received OSHA compliant training for forklift classes 1-7
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
02.1992 - 12.2023
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Liftmasters Material Handling, Inc.
01.1985 - 12.1990
Forklift Operator
Modern Warehouse, Inc.
12.1974 - 12.1984
Plethora of Business Oriented Certifications
Forklift certification, Liftoff Certifications 2021- Current
Received OSHA compliant training for forklift classes 1-7
GED -
Montclair High School
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction To Paralegal Functions
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Stockton State University
High School Diploma -
Seton Hall University
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