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Sherly Antoine

Lake Grove,New York

Summary

Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal with 10+ years of experience seeking and opportunity to utilize my skills

Knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal skilled in trial preparation and civil litigation support for personal injury cases. Organizes and coordinates materials, maintains communication and prepares files. Over 15 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro Moses & Halperin
08.2012 - Current
  • Russotti, Shapiro, Moses &, Work alongside partner on large caseload of personal injury cases including premises, motor vehicle and labor law
  • Manage caseload from litigation to trial
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
  • Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Communicate with clients to discuss case progress and obtain pertinent information
  • Prepare legal documents including, notice of claims, complaints, motions, affidavits, bill of particulars, responses, expert witness exchanges,
  • Prepare demand letter and packages
  • Request, review and summarize medical records
  • Collaborate with calendar department to secure depositions, hearings, court appearance and independent medical examinations
  • Prepare all cases for trial including, drafting and serving subpoenas, notice of intention, expert witnesses, verdict search

Paralegal / Assistant Office Manager

Oshman & Mirisola, LLP
08.2000 - 08.2012
  • Manage all office operations and duties for a staff of 20 employees
  • Responsible for the training and development of employees and supervised their activities
  • Negotiate the purchase of office supplies and office equipment
  • Responsible for a variety of bookkeeping and accounting functions, including accounts payables and receivables, cash intake/reconciliation, payments and wire transfers, and payroll submission
  • Work directly with Senior Partner and maintain his case load
  • Independently handle files from inception up to the time of trial
  • Follow client progress and medical treatment as well as reviewed medical records to establish threshold
  • Draft all pleadings involved in a Civil Practice and Personal Injury litigation, including but not limited to Summons and Complaints, Bills of Particulars, Motions, Stipulations, Infant Compromise Orders.

Legal Assistant

Litman & Litman, LLP
01.1999 - 08.2000
  • Diligently supported attorneys by authoring and submitting a broad range of discovery demands and responses, including pleadings, motions, interrogatories, bills of particulars, and stipulations
  • Actively contributed to all aspects of trial preparation from inception through completion, including communicating directly with clients and defense attorneys.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Political Science

York College
01.2008

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual (Creole)
  • E-law
  • Trial Works
  • Verdict Search

References

REFERENCES:Available upon Request

Timeline

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro Moses & Halperin
08.2012 - Current

Paralegal / Assistant Office Manager

Oshman & Mirisola, LLP
08.2000 - 08.2012

Legal Assistant

Litman & Litman, LLP
01.1999 - 08.2000

Bachelors of Science - Political Science

York College

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