Knowledgeable Senior Paralegal with extensive experience in document preparation and case management. Proven track record of supporting attorneys in complex litigation and transactional matters. Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced skills in legal writing and analysis, and proficient in managing high-pressure situations with focus on delivering results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
AAR Family Law, PLLC
06.2025 - Current
Manage case files using electronic filing systems .
Draft all legal documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, notice, and discovery requests/responses.
Review, analyze, and maintain inventory of financial documents obtained through discovery.
Attendance of client meetings to take notes and summarize key discussion points for attorney review.
Maintain calendaring system to ensure strict compliance with deadlines and court dates.
Prepare for and attend mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
Compile and organize exhibits for attorney review and for presentation at mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
Manage all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
Coordinate with witnesses, including expert witnesses, for testimony preparation and presentation.
Manage complex legal projects assigned by attorney.
Preparation of charts and summaries, including Schedule of Equitable Distribution and Standard of Living Analysis.
Preparation of settlement proposals and agreements for attorney review.
Summarize depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Preparation of testimony outlines for hearings and trials.
Senior Paralegal
The Solomon Law Group, P.A.
07.2002 - 06.2025
Managed case files using electronic filing systems .
Drafted all legal documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, notice, and discovery requests/responses.
Reviewed, analyzed, and maintained inventory of financial documents obtained through discovery.
Attended all client meetings to take notes and summarize key discussion points for attorney review.
Maintained calendaring system to ensure strict compliance with deadlines and court dates.
Prepared for and attended mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
Compiled and organized exhibits for attorney review and for presentation at mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
Coordinated with witnesses, including expert witnesses, for testimony preparation and presentation.
Managed complex legal projects assigned by attorney.
Prepared charts and summaries, including Schedule of Equitable Distribution and Standard of Living Analysis.
Prepared settlement proposals and agreements for attorney review.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Prepared testimony outlines for hearings and trials.
Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
Oversaw 3 paralegal staff focused in Family Law.
Mentored junior paralegals, contributing to their professional development and growth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Sage Junior College of Albany
Albany, NY
Skills
Notary public certification
Team leadership qualities, including employee development
Microsoft Office, MyCase, NetDocs, and Family Law Software proficiency
Family law proficiency
Proofreading
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment