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MAGDALENA COX

Loganville,Georgia

Summary

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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

VIGORITO, BARKER, PATTERSON, NICHOLS & PORTER, LLP
09.2018 - Current
  • 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)

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

VIGORITO, BARKER, PATTERSON, NICHOLS & PORTER, LLP
09.2018 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

BARTLETT LLP
10.2017 - 01.2018

Paralegal/Bookkeeper

OF JOSEPH M. LICHTENSTEIN, P
10.2011 - 02.2016

Paralegal/Office Manager/Billing Manager

LAW OFFICES OF PTASHNIK & ASSOCIATES
04.2001 - 03.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York

Some College (No Degree) - Science

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Notary Public and Notary Signing Agent (State of Georgia)
MAGDALENA COX