Leslie Castillo
Summary
Dependable candidate at managing multiple priorities. Results-driven and professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary discovery as well correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology. Skilled in managing confidential records and client information and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Injury Paralegal
Harmon Linder Rogowsky
03 2023 - Current
- Auto Accidents, Construction Accidents (Labor Law), Premises Accidents
- Discovery
- Translation
- Litigation
- Pre-Litigation
- E-Filing
- 40 hours a week: Monday-Friday
Real Estate Paralegal
Green And Cohen, P.C.
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed real estate transactions and securely, ensuring proper distribution of funds
- Prepared legal documents such as leases to facilitate smooth real estate transactions
- Supported attorneys in drafting legal pleadings
- Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases
- Created weekly and monthly expense reports
- Prepared exhibits for attorneys
- Translated from English to Spanish, and Spanish to English
- 40 hours a week: Monday-Friday
- Reason for leaving: Job Opportunity at Harmon Linder Rogowsky
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Drafted legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery and affidavits
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes
- Translated from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- 40 hours a week: Monday-Friday
- Reason for leaving: Real Estate Job Opportunity at Green and Cohen PC
Paralegal
Country Wide Insurance
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Processed intakes
- Handle all contacts and inquiries with arbitrators, attorneys, and medical providers
- Assisted attorney with case status follow-ups such as hearings
- Scheduled and maintained calendars using e-courts
- Familiar with document management programs: Pro-law, AS-400, Trial-works
- Familiar with filing system: American Arbitration Association
- Drafted, and prepared litigation documents such as pleadings and correspondence according to strict deadlines
- Organized exhibits for Trial De Nova cases
- Worked in team environment to achieve departmental goals
- 40 hours a week: Monday-Friday
- Reason for leaving: Moved and birth to my first born son
Education
Bachelors Of Arts - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
12.2019
Associate In Science - Criminal Justice
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
06.2017
Skills
- Litigation support
- Case Analysis
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Legal Research
- Medical Records Review
- Document Preparation
- Discovery Requests
- Drafting Pleadings
- Document filing
- Proficient with NYSCEF
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Civil law: Personal Injury Law, Landlord/Tenant Law
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Green And Cohen, P.C.
08.2022 - 03.2023
Paralegal
Law Offices Of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC
03.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Country Wide Insurance
08.2018 - 10.2020
Personal Injury Paralegal
Harmon Linder Rogowsky
03 2023 - Current
Bachelors Of Arts - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Associate In Science - Criminal Justice
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York