Liza Y. Oviedo
Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Paralegal and Team Administrator with extensive experience in effectively managing complex legal cases. Strong proficiency in document drafting and meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to streamline case management processes and achieve successful client interactions. Strong organizational skills to effectively lead and support a legal team, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the success of any legal organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal / Senior Team Administrator
Neighborhood Defender Services of Harlem
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted in managing Family Defense Practice cases for 20+ attorneys
- Filed Discovery Demands at Manhattan Family Court, Bronx Family Court and via email
- Downloading, organizing, and maintaining discovery received on client’s cases including transcripts and court files
- Assisting in obtaining necessary court documents for client’s cases including transcripts and court files
- Generation of correspondence to clients on behalf of the attorney (Missed court date letters, SCR requests, dismissal letters, SCR letters, subpoena’s etc)
- Arranged video conferences for attorneys with clients at Rikers facilities through the Department of Corrections
- Entered data regarding clients and their cases accurately and completely into a case management system (case intake, case closing, updates)
- Assisted with communications and scheduling for hiring within the practice and sat on the hiring committee
- Managing casefile storage and access
- Organizing and archiving documents related to completed and ongoing cases
- Accessing criminal history record reports through the Office of Court Administration and the State of New York Unified Court System’s Criminal Records and Information Management System (CRIMS)
- Accessing family court records and orders through the New York State Unified Court Management System (UCMS)
- Translated/Interpreted meetings between clients and attorneys
- Translated correspondence between attorneys and clients
- Case research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Assisted in updating the practice's Family Defense daily calendar and virtual court calendars
- Data entry for case closures and ensuring the maintenance of up-to-date and accurate data for monthly reporting and IOLA data reporting
- Assist with scheduling training for attorneys for the CLE
- Send daily emails to the practice regarding Judges, closed parts, etc
- Request medical and mental health records from hospitals and service providers
- Requested Transcripts through EDDS and court reporters
- Early Defense Practice –Calling clients who call our hotline and who are referred by another attorney in the office, running intake protocol (conflict checks), obtaining clients' information for conflict check purposes, and opening cases in Defender Data for our intake attorney to review and call the client back
- Writing Client letters regarding next court dates, Atty can not reach you letters, etc
- Sending court orders /files to clients
- In-person Intake – Clients come into the office for representation/advice or referrals to another office
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
The Bronx Defenders
12.2008 - 06.2016
- Managed Criminal Defense and Family Defense Practice cases for 30+ attorneys
- Filed motions at Bronx County District Attorney’s Office and Bronx County Supreme Court
- Handled daily correspondence, supplies and office equipment
- Generation of correspondence for clients on behalf of the attorney (Bench Warrant Letters, Missed Court Date Letters, Etc.)
- Data entry of case intakes, updates, and closings for Criminal Defense Practice and Family Defense Practice using PIKA database
- Arranged video conferences for Attorneys with clients at Rikers Facilities through the Department of Corrections
- Worked with interdisciplinary group of advocates on proposals and legislation to mitigate 'Broken Windows' policing
- Responsible for criminal history record reports through the Office of Court Administration and the State of New York’s Unified Court System’s Criminal Records and Information Management System (CRIMS)
- Produce clients to Bronx County Supreme Court for counsel visits
- Gathered legal documents from Bronx County Supreme Court
- Translated / Interpreted meetings between clients and Attorneys
- Responsible for drafting and filing Notice of Appeals with the Appellate Division for the Criminal Defense Practice
Paralegal Internship
Law Office of Richard L. Giampa
12.2004 - 11.2006
- Filing of legal documents
- Research of cases using Lexis Nexis
- Preparation of law memorandums and forms for request from various facilities
- Involved with depositions
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Center for Family Support
04.2002 - 06.2004
- Counseling consumers disabled with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Educating clients on money management and budgeting
- Encouragement of community integration
- Teaching of functional academics
- Assisting and escorting clients using public transportation to encourage independent inter-city travel
Education
Associates degree - Criminal justice, Paralegal studies
New York Career Institute
01.2005
Skills
- Bilingual: English / Spanish
- Microsoft Office 2024
- Microsoft Word 2016
- Microsoft Word 1997
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- File and records management
- Administrative support
- Proficient in MS office
- Calendar management
- Criminal law
- Client communication
- Attorney support
- Document drafting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal / Senior Team Administrator
Neighborhood Defender Services of Harlem
07.2017 - Current
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
The Bronx Defenders
12.2008 - 06.2016
Paralegal Internship
Law Office of Richard L. Giampa
12.2004 - 11.2006
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Center for Family Support
04.2002 - 06.2004
Associates degree - Criminal justice, Paralegal studies
New York Career Institute
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