Sheronda Toppin
Summary
Experienced litigation paralegal with extensive knowledge of the litigation process from inception to completion. Excellent client relations skills. Possess strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to make sound decisions quickly. Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Notary Public- Owner
Paralegal On The Go, LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
Case Manager Supervisor
Document Procurement Solutions, LLC
04.2014 - Current
- Create and prepare civil subpoenas and releases using the attorney's template to acquire plaintiff's or defendant's medical, employment, driving, accident and/or academic records to assist the defense attorney
- Supervise 3-4 employees
- Follow up with providers for status of subpoenaed records
- Document status reports for each case
- Forward copies of subpoenas and records to all parties involved
- Prepare invoices for billing
- Answer incoming calls.
- Oversee accurate documentation of client progress notes, maintaining compliance with legal requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures.
- Responsible for creating and distributing daily volume reports to balance monthly production
- Ensured adequate staff coverage during vacations, scheduled time off or sick days.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
Litigation Paralegal
Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Assisted attorneys in all phases of the litigation process of civil law including but not limited to bankruptcy, trusts & estate, real estate, contract, foreclosure and family law
- Arranged and provided support during depositions and trials
- Red lined and proofread documents for accuracy
- Prepared correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas and other documents as requested
- Arranged service of documents pursuant to CPLR
- Filed and served legal documents electronically for state and federal courts
- Requested adjournments from adversaries and court
- Maintained attorney daily calendar, through Prolaw, E-law and CourtAlert.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Litigation Paralegal
Jaspan Schlesinger LLP
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Handled multiple case management
- Prepared for and provided support during depositions and trials
- Drafted pleadings, motions, subpoenas and other legal documents as requested
- Reviewed court documents for accuracy before final submission
- Electronically filed state and federal documents
- Filed and served legal documents at court or with process service
- Answered calendar calls and requested court adjournments
- Organized, managed and maintained case discovery materials; indexed and organized document productions including bates number-stamping, redacting, photocopying and indexing of documents, checking copies, scanning and binding
- Conducted research and investigation using both internet, Lexis, Westlaw, and Pacer
- Updated attorney's daily calendar, prepared monthly calendar reports and maintained files
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits .
Team Leader
Key Bank
07.1999 - 05.2008
- Assisted in the hiring process of new team members
- Supervised the daily workload of twenty employees
- Served as backup for Team Supervisors and performed all loan processing duties as needed
- Reviewed mortgages and deeds of trusts for correct recording and accuracy
- Developed training manuals and facilitated training for new and existing employees
Education
A.A.S. Paralegal Studies -
BriarCliffe College
Bethpage, NY01.2012
Skills
- Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
- Conflict Mediation
- Case File Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Document Editing
- Notary Public
- Office Administration
- Document Preparation
- Legal Document Preparation
- Litigation Support
- Contract Review
- Court Filing
- Proofreading
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Interviewing witnesses
- Court Document Filing
Skills Licenses
- Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Time Matters
- CourtAlert, Prolaw, LegalKey, WestLaw, Nexis Lexis, Summation, Relativity
- Virginia State Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal/Notary Public- Owner
Paralegal On The Go, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Case Manager Supervisor
Document Procurement Solutions, LLC
04.2014 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP
01.2012 - 10.2013
Litigation Paralegal
Jaspan Schlesinger LLP
09.2008 - 01.2012
Team Leader
Key Bank
07.1999 - 05.2008
A.A.S. Paralegal Studies -
BriarCliffe College
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