Madeline LaPosta
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented legal and administrative professional with experience supporting legal teams, managing client communications, coordinating complex documentation, and handling high-volume administrative operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
AmTrust Financial
Latham, New York
05.2023 - Current
- Reviewed, interpreted, and submitted workers' compensation settlement documents to the Workers' Compensation Board to facilitate claim resolution and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
- Obtained supporting documentation from multiple departments and prepared claim denial submissions, ensuring required forms and records were complete and properly processed.
- Conducted independent reviews of open claim files to evaluate settlement opportunities, identify issues affecting claim resolution, and determine appropriate next steps for closure.
- Monitored attorney caseloads and workflow distribution, analyzed workload capacity, and coordinated the assignment of legal tasks to ensure efficient case management and timely handling of matters.
- Independently assigned case-related tasks based on claim status, deadlines, and attorney workload, exercising judgment to support effective legal operations.
- Reviewed settlement agreements and related documents received from claimant attorneys to verify accuracy, identify discrepancies or unauthorized modifications, and ensure conformity with approved terms and legal requirements.
Office Manager
U.S. House of Representatives
Leeds, New York
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operations for a congressional district office serving more than 700,000 constituents across 11 counties.
- Coordinated public events, community outreach initiatives, and meetings involving the Congressman and local stakeholders.
- Drafted letters of support for federal grant applications on behalf of municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations.
- Collaborated regularly with federal, state, and local government officials to address constituent concerns and policy matters.
Retainer Agreement Coordinator
Tully Rinckey, PLLC
Albany, New York
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared and distributed retainer agreements for prospective clients, supporting business development and client acquisition efforts.
- Processed daily retainer payments exceeding $20,000 with a high degree of accuracy.
- Led daily workflow coordination and delegated assignments to team members to ensure timely completion of client onboarding activities.
- Opened and maintained case files while organizing and managing confidential client documentation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NYSkills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Case Management
- Salesforce CRM
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Calendar & Event Coordination
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Legal Assistant
AmTrust Financial
05.2023 - Current
Office Manager
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2023 - 05.2023
Retainer Agreement Coordinator
Tully Rinckey, PLLC
01.2022 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
SUNY At Albany