SENIOR PARALEGAL/OFFICE MANAGER Legal Secretary equipped with positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments. Manages priorities for multiple high profile attorneys with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues and law enforcement members. Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Litigation, motion support and preparation assistance
Effectively compose various legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas various correspondences
Maintain and organize all case files for attorneys; e-file correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentations in an accurate and timely manner
Transcribe and draft legal pleadings and correspondences on an as needed basis
Input and maintain information into case management database and ensure data integrity
Maintain written and verbal communication with various insurance carriers
Review and analyze client documents, deposition testimony and medical records
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases
Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients
Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings
Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions
Litigation Paralegal
BARTLETT LLP
10.2017 - 01.2018
Litigation and Trial preparation assistance
Effectively compose various general liability legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence
Maintain and organize all case files for attorneys; file correspondence, pleadings and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Transcribe and draft legal pleadings and correspondences
Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity
Paralegal/Bookkeeper
OF JOSEPH M. LICHTENSTEIN, P
10.2011 - 02.2016
Monthly billing and bookkeeping
Transcribe and draft legal pleadings and correspondences
Litigation and Trial preparation assistance
Effectively compose various general liability legal documentation including but not
limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence
Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity
Maintain and organize all case files for attorneys; file correspondence, pleadings
and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Assist attorneys in trial if needed
May assist management with other administrative tasks
Summarize discovery responses and draft standard discovery motions
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary
Paralegal/Office Manager/Billing Manager
LAW OFFICES OF PTASHNIK & ASSOCIATES
04.2001 - 03.2011
Monthly billing and bookkeeping
Transcribe and draft legal pleadings and correspondences
Litigation and Trial preparation assistance
Maintain office Court calendar and set up depositions
Maintain expert transcript library
Train and supervise secretaries
Effectively compose various general liability legal documentation including but
not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence
Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly
Provide necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering
callers/clients routine questions
Maintain attorney calendar as well as maintain diary and tickler dates with E-Law
site appropriately
Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events
and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed
Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity
Maintain and organize all case files for attorneys; file correspondence, pleadings
and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Schedule/coordinate depositions, medical examinations and other court designated
hearings
Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary
Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances
and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval
Act as a liaison between clients and staff counsel office by furnishing and
requesting information as needed and assist in completion of administrative reports
Assist attorneys in trial if needed
May assist management with other administrative tasks
Summarize discovery responses and draft standard discovery motions
Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY
2008
Some College (No Degree) - Science
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Queens, NY
Skills
Computer proficiency including
MS Office including Excel, Outlook and proficient
Skills navigating the Internet, calendaring and time management software
Proficient in using Amicus, and Timeslips
Quicken & Quickbooks
PACER
ECF & NYSCEF
Westlaw & E-Law
Prolaw
Certified as Lexis Nexis legal researcher
Transcription/Typing: - 60 WPM
Clerical Support
New Employee Processing
Schedule Management
Office Equipment Use
Document Scanners
Letters and Documentation
Case Preparation
Litigation Support
Transcription
Legal Documentation
Strong Presentation Skills
Certification
Certified Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent (State of Georgia)