Montfort Jr. Ameris
North Bellmore
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with strong legal research, case management, and multilingual communication skills. Proven ability to mentor junior paralegals and streamline workflows, enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Mark E. Seitelman Law Offices, P.C.
New York, NY
03.2006 - Current
- Provided mentorship to junior paralegals on best practices and procedures.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow, improving overall team productivity.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Conducted legal research and drafted documents for litigation support.
- Assisted attorneys in case preparation and trial strategy development.
Paralegal
Salomon Smith Barney
New York, NY
05.2000 - 04.2023
- Conducted legal research and drafted documents for litigation support.
- Assisted attorneys in case preparation and trial strategy development.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate documentation of legal proceedings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Paralegal
Ornstein & Ornstein, P.C.
Brooklyn, NY
04.2003 - 03.2006
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05-1999
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Document preparation
- Interviewing witnesses
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paralegal
Mark E. Seitelman Law Offices, P.C.
03.2006 - Current
Paralegal
Ornstein & Ornstein, P.C.
04.2003 - 03.2006
Paralegal
Salomon Smith Barney
05.2000 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Brooklyn College