Stacey Mardner
Paterson
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager/Paralegal recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task execution. Specialized in needs assessment, care plan development, and client advocacy. Proven ability in communication, problem-solving, and time management to support clients in achieving wellness objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Litigation Case Manager
Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law
12.2024 - Current
- Execute file management processes from intake through settlement.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to ensure compliance with case requirements.
- Assisted clients in navigating legal processes and resources available.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Managed communication between clients and legal team effectively.
Paralegal
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
Lake Success
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Manage approximately 135 personal cases from pre litigation through trial preparation.
- Drafted pleadings including but not limited to summons and complaints, bill of particulars, responses and demands etc.
- Drafted and filed notice of claims for cases against municipalities.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
- Case scheduling for court appearances, and other related case matters.
- Drafted infant compromise orders, orders to show cause, proposed discovery orders, etc.
- E-file legal documents on NYSCEF.
- I drafted a closing statement and processed expenses for settlement checks.
- Set up investigations for premise cases.
- I dissected the expert report for 3101(D) for the Notice of Claims.
- Medical records management.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and exhibits.
- Prepared and sent early packages to liability carriers.
Paralegal
Sacco & Fillas, LLP
New York
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Case load of approximately 170 cases, ranging from MVAs, premise liability, general liability, medical malpractice, and labor law, to wrongful arrest, police brutality, and excessive force cases.
- Drafted and filed pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondences.
- Worked alongside an attorney to ensure compliance with motion filing practices and deadlines.
- Assign duties such as medical records requests and follow-ups to assisting paralegals.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
- Organized and maintained case files for efficient retrieval and management.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, court dates, and meetings with clients.
- Filed legal documents with courts electronically and maintained filing systems.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Paralegal- Personal Injury
The Gucciardo Law Firm, PLLC
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed new case intakes, including, but not limited to, uploading retainers, powers of attorney, Medicaid/Medicare authorizations, initial medical records, obtaining police reports, properties/owners searches, ISO searches, and other investigatory aspects of cases.
- Drafted legal documents for client cases under attorney supervision.
- Conducted Secretary of State searches for corporations.
- Trial Preparation.
- Utilize PropertyShark for investigatory purposes.
- Kept attorneys up to date with discovery deadlines.
- Surrogate's Court proceedings.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
Paralegal - Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Neil Moldovan
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Medical records retrieval.
- No-fault applications and intake documents.
- DMV Searches.
- NYS Secretary of State corporation searches.
- ACRIS searches.
- Prepared pleadings and discovery documents.
- Processed settlements.
- Electronically filed documents on NYSCEF.
- I communicated with opposing counsel on relevant case details.
- Maintained confidentiality and respect with clients while ensuring satisfactory services.
- Initial workers' compensation form submissions.
- Obtained medical records from the ECF website.
- Surrogate court proceedings.
- Trial preparation.
- Administrative duties.
Personal Injuries
Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C.
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Generate and manage new cases in the office case management system
- Compose and mail case opening documents to clients and medical facilities
- Schedule clients for all appointments with doctors and attorneys
- Manage calendar for court hearings, settlement conferences, and clients' appointments
- Utilize E-courts for case updates and E-filing
- Draft affidavits, stipulations, demands, responses and other legal documents
- Draft and assemble arbitration and mediation packets
- Enter attorneys expenses into company's case management system
- Obtain medical records in compliance with HIPAA
- Communicate with opposing counsel on relevant case details
- Maintain confidentiality and respect with clients while ensuring satisfaction with services.
Intern (Community Relations)
Nassau County District Attorney Office
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Accompany the director of community relations to heroin prevention and youth safety task force meetings
- Wrote clear and concise notes at each meeting to be used as follow up for following meetings
- Compose schedule and minutes for task force meetings
- Mail certificates and awards to high school students who demonstrates superior academic and leadership skills
- Manage supervisors daily tasks and calendar deadlines
- Assist Assistant District Attorney in organizing office files
- Spoke at seminars on behalf of the the District Attorney's Office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Long Island University
Brookville, NY, US05.2017
Skills
- Case management
- Document drafting
- Legal research
- Client communication
- File management
- Litigation support
Timeline
Pre-Litigation Case Manager
Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law
12.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP
04.2024 - 12.2024
Paralegal
Sacco & Fillas, LLP
09.2022 - 04.2024
Paralegal- Personal Injury
The Gucciardo Law Firm, PLLC
08.2021 - 09.2022
Paralegal - Personal Injury
The Law Offices of Neil Moldovan
11.2018 - 08.2021
Personal Injuries
Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C.
08.2017 - 11.2018
Intern (Community Relations)
Nassau County District Attorney Office
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Long Island University
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