SIMONE TALBOT
Ridgefield Park,N.J.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Billing Coordinator
Ropes & Gray c/o Insight Global
New York, NY
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Created, present and distribute proformas and client invoices
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of client terms, discount arrangements, attorney and client preferences
- Managed the unbilled inventory for an assigned group of lawyers
- Ensured consistent and regular communication with attorneys regarding aged balances
- Responded to information requests from attorneys, clients and administrative staff related to inventory levels, time and cost entries, billing reconciliations, outstanding receivables and unapplied cash
- Responded to information requests from lawyers and administrative staff related to inventory levels, time and cost entries
- Supported billing coordinators and partner requests
- Produced and distributed standard unbilled proformas which recap client/matter time and disbursements
- Utilized firm standard reporting tools to respond to requests for information, particularly 3E, Excel and attorney cover pages
Civil/Special Civil, Criminal Litigation & E-Discovery Paralegal
Hackensack Law Office
Hackensack, NJ
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper case files
- Uploaded E-Courts and CSC filings
- Implemented calendar process which led to a significant increase in satisfied debts
- Supervised matters through all stages of the litigation process including collection letters, claims of lien, complaints, request for writ of execution, wage garnishments and other documents in anticipation of civil and/or special civil disputes
- E-filed and drafted Defendants' answers in response to foreclosure complaints
- Drafted and executed estate planning files (i.e
- Wills and power of attorneys)
- Managed billable hours and invoices using Fresh Books software
- Calculated accelerated charges, interest and all appropriate fees in preparation of civil and/or special civil actions
- Trained newly hired employee and simultaneously created a procedure manual
- Proofread legal pleadings for accuracy
- Basic Legal Research
- Transcribed dictated correspondence, motions and legal documents
Administrative Account Executive/Legal Billing
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
New York, NY
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Redesigned electronic and paper office record keeping system
- Improved filing and submission process
- Developed and improved expense report via Excel
- Increased revenue by developing collections procedure which positively impacted company revenue
- Proofread all outgoing documents and emails for accuracy
- Reorganized several shared email inbox accounts
- Managed most projects requiring Microsoft Excel
- Calendared important dates and deadlines
- Assisted in developing matrix details of organization's office management software
Civil Litigation Legal Assistance /Billing Assistant/NJ Commercial Real Estate Assistant
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin
Paramus, NJ
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Uploaded E-Court filings
- E-Discovery
- Managed documents via iManage software
- Drafted correspondence
- Calendared appointments via Outlook for attorneys
- Supported attorney in drafting commercial loan documents for local banks
- Support Billing Director in meeting billing deadlines
- Reviewed and edited prebills/proformas
- Amended invoice narrative and amounts with guidance from billing supervisor and billing attorney
- Emailed and physically distributed pre-bill invoice for attorney review attorney
- Experienced with Elite billing platform
Criminal Defense Litigation Paralegal
Rem Katcher Law Group
Hackensack, NJ
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised pretrial preparation; including indexing exhibits, preparing trial binders and managing all discovery material
- E-discovery uploads using local police department discovery software and various 3rd party platforms
- Coordinated consultations and court appearances
- Managed recorded telephone, email, and written communication
- Screened potential clients for initial consultation
- Contributed to the preparation of witnesses for trial
- E-filed court orders, petitions, pleadings, notices and other appropriate documents
- Managed paper and electronic files
- Processed e-court filings
- Organize and electronically file pleadings
- Supervised office transition to COVID-19 electronic procedure
Information Management Coordinator
Execusearch Group
Jersey City, NJ
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensured that archived documentation was organized and recorded
- Ensured smooth operation of archived storage system
- Implemented Excel to meet organization's storage goals
- Organized legal department documents and electronic data
- Ensured that all legal documents were protected and kept confidential
Litigation Paralegal
Julian Kemp Law Firm
Longwood, FL
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Calendared appointments of over 50 per week
- Managed telephone, email, and written communication
- Screened and interviewed potential clients
- Prepared motions, proposed orders, petitions, pleadings, and notices
- Prepared billing documents for court appointed and private cases
- Prepared and managed paper files & coordinated depositions
Paralegal Intern
State Attorney's Office
Sanford, FL
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted in preparation for litigation
- Reviewed discovery material in preparation for trial
- Documented findings of reviewed discovery material using Microsoft Office Suite
Education
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Accounting And Finance
Coursera
OnlineB.A. - General Sociology
William Paterson University
A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Seminole State College of Florida
Skills
- Notary Republic
- E-Discovery Expert
- Transcription
- Accounting and book keeping
Skills Certifications
- New Jersey Notary Republic
- E-Discovery Expert
- Proficiency with transcription
- Proficiency with attention to detail
Certification
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Timeline
Temporary Billing Coordinator
Ropes & Gray c/o Insight Global
05.2024 - 01.2025
Civil/Special Civil, Criminal Litigation & E-Discovery Paralegal
Hackensack Law Office
11.2022 - 05.2024
Administrative Account Executive/Legal Billing
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
02.2022 - 02.2023
Civil Litigation Legal Assistance /Billing Assistant/NJ Commercial Real Estate Assistant
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin
06.2021 - 01.2022
Criminal Defense Litigation Paralegal
Rem Katcher Law Group
02.2019 - 06.2021
Information Management Coordinator
Execusearch Group
10.2018 - 02.2019
Litigation Paralegal
Julian Kemp Law Firm
12.2014 - 09.2018
Paralegal Intern
State Attorney's Office
06.2013 - 08.2013
B.A. - General Sociology
William Paterson University
A.S. - Paralegal Studies
Seminole State College of Florida
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Accounting And Finance
Coursera