Nina Herouard
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal seeking full-time opportunities across all boroughs, including Westchester County. Extensive experience in personal injury litigation, complemented by coursework in real estate and criminal justice law, provides a well-rounded legal foundation. Proficient in utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis for thorough legal research, with hands-on experience using ProLaw for efficient management of billable hours. Eager to contribute expertise and support to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal • Legal Researcher
The New York City Law Department
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Analyzed case details and found evidence to oppose lawsuits against New York City and the Department of Transportation.
- Worked in the Litigation support division of the Corporate Counsel's office. Managed and tracked over 30,000 records.
Paralegal • Worker's Compensation Paralegal
Mariano & Lipkin Law PLLC
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Daily communication between insurance adjusters to schedule new hearings; monitored hearings and logged sensitive information.
- Prepared stipulations using tax returns to determine client's punitive reparations. Reviewed medical records, HIPPA’s and bills for trial.
Paralegal • Legal Researcher
Robert Half Legal
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Firms: Zwilgen Law, Reitler, Keilas & Rosenblatt, Entwistle & Cappucci
- Organized exhibits, evidence, and introduced a filing index system for each case matter.
- Used Pro-Law to document and manage billable hours.
- Assisted head attorney with data privacy, compliance and cyber-crime administrative issues.
Rental Room Coordinator
Ernst & Young
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Rented meeting space for E&Y staff and clients.
- Front desk reception work, relieving fellow coworkers for lunch, answer phones.
- Trained new team members on project management tools and best practices for effective execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theology
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY06-2029
Paralegal Studies -
New York Career Institute
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Philosophy
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06-2004
Skills
- Project coordination
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Legal research
- Research and data collection
- Administrative support
- File organization
- Attorney support
- File and records management
- Litigation support
- Records management
- Database research
- Contract review
- Discovery management
- Criminal law
- Negotiation & Real Estate Law
- Interviewing witnesses
Timeline
Paralegal • Legal Researcher
The New York City Law Department
06.2021 - 06.2023
Paralegal • Worker's Compensation Paralegal
Mariano & Lipkin Law PLLC
02.2017 - 10.2018
Paralegal • Legal Researcher
Robert Half Legal
06.2013 - 04.2016
Rental Room Coordinator
Ernst & Young
01.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Theology
St. Francis College
Paralegal Studies -
New York Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & Philosophy
New Jersey City University