Shana Galarza
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced with managing complex litigation cases and coordinating legal support activities. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain thorough case documentation and support attorneys in trial preparation. Knowledge of legal research techniques and excellent communication abilities, contributing to successful legal outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices of Samuel Fishman
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted staff counsel in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support
- Performed medical records procurement and analysis; prepared medical chronologies and summaries
- Led efforts in organizing, drafting and reviewing all litigated matters, including Summons and Complaints, Motions, Hearing Requests and Settlement Negotiations
- Engaged with litigation support teams to efficiently meet and exceed client production and Discovery/ E-Discovery Requests
- Opened new files, established first and third party and did new intakes
- Offered translation support from Spanish to English
- Streamline case processing by enhancing checklists and template driving and increase timeliness
- Implemented office system regarding court scheduling orders/deadlines to improve office efficiency
- Manage and ensure compliance with discovery requests and pertinent court deadlines
- Assisted in hiring, creating and implementing policies and procedures
Paralegal
Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller, P.C.
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted staff counsel in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support
- Performed medical records procurement and analysis; prepared medical chronologies and summaries
- Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits
- Opened new files, established first and third party and completed new intakes
- Offered translation from Spanish to English
- Followed up with medical treatment
- Proficient in Lexis Advanced.
Litigation Paralegal
Gibbons Legal, P.C.
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Serve as paralegal to managing partner in busy litigation practice
- Handle heavy case load and assist with all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception through appeal
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, interrogatories, jury, affidavits, subpoenas and memoranda of law
- Assist with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, maintain expert binders, perform jury research and communicate with experts and fact witnesses.
Paralegal
Levin & Zeiger, LLP
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, factual investigation, medical records review, document management and trial preparation
- Served as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses
- Reviewed organized and summarized medical records; prepared subpoenas
- Drafted discovery documents, correspondence and legal memoranda
Paralegal/Receptionist
Saffren & Weinberg
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Assisted staff counsel in all aspects of litigation management including factual investigation, document preparation, trial preparation and support.
- Performed medical records procurement and analysis; prepared medical chronologies and summaries.
- Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits.
- Researched legal issues; cite-checked and shepardized legal documents.
Paralegal Intern
Bennett & Associates
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Organized and indexed case files; developed time-saving case filing system.
- Drafted correspondence and other legal documents.
- Scheduled depositions, hearings and independent medical examinations.
- Prepared deposition summaries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
PJA School
Upper Darby, PA01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2019
Skills
- Legal and business knowledge
- Legal writing
- Court session management
- Drafting pleadings
- Case analysis
- Court filings
- Document preparation
Certification
- EFiling CLE Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices of Samuel Fishman
08.2016 - Current
Paralegal
Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller, P.C.
06.2014 - 08.2016
Litigation Paralegal
Gibbons Legal, P.C.
07.2012 - 06.2014
Paralegal/Receptionist
Saffren & Weinberg
02.2010 - 09.2010
Paralegal
Levin & Zeiger, LLP
01.2010 - 07.2012
Paralegal Intern
Bennett & Associates
01.2009 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
PJA School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Training
- E-filing Course
- UM/ UIM Course
- Prevail Legal Software
- Needles Legal Software
- Westlaw
- Lexis Advanced
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