Kristin Forte
Hilton ,NY
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to business and tort law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Tully Rickney LLC
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Lead Paralegal
Axiom Law
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.2015
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY06.2008
Skills
- Employment law
- Litigation Support
- Legal Research
- Due diligence
- Compliance Training
- Records Management
- Document drafting
- Contract Review
- Securities Law
- Policy analysis
Timeline
Paralegal
Tully Rickney LLC
02.2020 - 03.2023
Lead Paralegal
Axiom Law
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
SUNY Farmingdale
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Genesee Community College
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