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Michelle Moir

Michelle Moir

Legal Assistant

Summary

Seasoned Legal Assistant with 20+ years of experience in personal injury and defense litigation at highly acclaimed firms in New York City. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. I am looking forward to offering my experience and skills to a dynamic and committed team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

ARYE, LUSTIG & SASSOWER, P.C.
10.2013 - Current
  • Employed by Super Lawyers providing litigation support including trial preparation to managing partner and attorneys;
  • Responsible for maintaining personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake to closure;
  • Prepare and process legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements, draft Infant Compromise Order/Petition/Accounting and Attorney's Affirmation;
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals;
  • Attend IMEs with client and prepare report;
  • Provide calendar support as needed;
  • Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers and government agencies;
  • Heavy transcriptions of legal documents including briefs and motions;
  • Provide secretarial services including faxing, reception relief and ordering supplies;
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials;
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings electronically with court on attorney's behalf;
  • Communicate pertinent information to client(s) via phone, email, and mail.


Legal Assistant

OSHMAN & MIRISOLA, P.C.
05.2009 - 10.2013
  • Reported to managing attorney and managed 35 personal injury and medical malpractice files from inception to completion;
  • Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings and discovery responses;
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Dictaphone transcription of correspondences, motions and briefs;
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Legal Assistant

GODOSKY & GENTILE, P.C.
05.2004 - 05.2009
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals and discovery demands in plaintiff's personal injury litigation;
  • Performed reception relief and general office duties;
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.


Legal Assistant

RAVEN & KOLBE, LLP
01.2004 - 05.2009
  • Reported to partner and provided insurance defense litigation support;
  • Heavy dictaphone transcription of documents inclusive of motions, lengthy briefs and deposition memos;
  • Prepared monthly billing reports and invoice to insurance carrier;
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. John's Preparatory
Astoria, New York
05.2001 -

Skills

Legal Document Preparation

Legalskills

Legal software proficiency utilizing Cloudlex, Trialworks and Saga. Extensive knowledge of WordPerfect, Microsoft and Outlook. Adept to Electronic Case Filing in State and Federal courts. Excellent written and communication skills. Extensive knowledge of legal and medical terminology. Dictaphone transcription. Notary Public. Certificate in Cybersecurity Training.

Certification

Notary Public

Timeline

Legal Assistant

ARYE, LUSTIG & SASSOWER, P.C.
10.2013 - Current

Legal Assistant

OSHMAN & MIRISOLA, P.C.
05.2009 - 10.2013

Legal Assistant

GODOSKY & GENTILE, P.C.
05.2004 - 05.2009

Legal Assistant

RAVEN & KOLBE, LLP
01.2004 - 05.2009

High School Diploma -

St. John's Preparatory
05.2001 -

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