Michelle Castro
Bergenfield,NJ
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Highly organized Paralegal executes case flow management through advanced technical skills. Successful at sorting and categorizing high volumes of legal documents and data. Prioritizes tasks and remains productive while balancing multiple projects and stakeholders.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Gallo Vitucci & Klar
Hackensack , NJ
2021.08 - Current
- Coordinated courier services for delivery of documents between offices or courts.
- Organized exhibits for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Notarized affidavits upon request from clients or attorneys.
- Performed document management tasks such as scanning, filing, copying and faxing of legal documents.
- Prepared affidavits or other sworn statements for signature by witnesses or parties involved in a case.
- Assisted with new client intakes by completing paperwork required by law firms.
- Proofread pleadings, motions or other documents prior to submission to ensured accuracy of content.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
Paralegal
Baker, McEvoy, and Moskovits, P.C.
New York , NY
1994.01 - 2021.04
- Managed the Note of Issue department ensuring all orders were handle accordingly.
- Prepared HIPPA authorizations for medical and school records.
- Managed the Property damage department ensuring all PD pleadings were answer including the settlement of some.
- Marked answers and Notice to admit accordingly.
Education
Certified Paralegal Certificate -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ2021-10
Skills
- File Maintenance
- Document organization
- Litigation Support
- Microsoft Office
- Document Preparation
- Client Communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Gallo Vitucci & Klar
2021.08 - Current
Paralegal
Baker, McEvoy, and Moskovits, P.C.
1994.01 - 2021.04
Certified Paralegal Certificate -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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