STEPHANIE RIOS
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Detailed-oriented and quick learning self starter paralegal with 10+ years of solid experience in but not limited to personal injury law with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Possesses a well-rounded skill set, including the proven ability to think quickly and efficiently to meet challenges head-on, resolve complex problems, and adapt to changing priorities. Able to work independently and effectively across diverse cultures and communicate with people from various backgrounds effectively and respectfully. Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Adept at obtaining medical records, conducting client call follow ups, and representing PI victims prior to litigation. Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, in addition to organizational skills in which enables competent management of multiple complex assignments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices Of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLC.
01.2014 - 10.2022
- Medical Malpractice/Personal Injury/Workers Compensation, Intake Specialist
- Maintained and handled 75+ files, throughout the initial intake process to pre-litigation
- Request medical records, input data, analyzed billing statement, ERISA verification
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Draft Demand letters to opposing party and/or counsel
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Initiate preserved contact and updates with insurance adjusters as needed
- Type correspondence for attorney(s)/director(s) on proper formatting
- Provided support to any and all team members in any division assigned
- Legal research on a case-by-case basis; create presentations on research findings
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
Legal Assistant
Law Offices Of Jerome A. Lacobelle, LLC
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Personal Injury/Real estate Law
- Responsible for multiple case management throughout entire litigation cycle for busy practice
- Coordinate, prepare and interpret complex legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, responses, agreements and legal memorandums
- Carry out legal research in databases and libraries;
- Investigate case facts and compile factual support for briefs and motions
- Review and edit legal documents, including transcribing for attorney(s)
- Draft Real Estate Contracts and title research, compose LLC contracts
- Plan, schedule and summarize depositions and expert reports
- Prepare appeals and complaints; Prepare and issue subpoenas
- Organize documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients
- File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
Litigation Paralegal
Rini & Associates
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Assist in legal and administrative support
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, petitions, memorandum and general correspondence
- Execute legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Tracked and recorded billable hours for each case
- Prepared litigation reports, trial notebooks maintained and updated in-house law library
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
Paralegal/Office Manager
Robert A. Photos, Attorney At Law
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Law, Perform legal and factual research; perform records research
- Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
- Assist in the drafted of legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions
- Accountable for maintaining monthly budget on business
- Oversee all correspondence composed by other paralegals, including legal forms and documents for accuracy
- Build client relation, complete intake process, organize and track case files
- Investigate and interview witnesses
- Assist the lawyer in the courtroom (Workers Compensation cases)
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Edit and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
Education
Associates in Science - Criminal Justice
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05.2011
High School Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
Naugatuck, CT06.2002
Skills
- MS Office applications; Case-Map, Legal files, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Filevine
- Intake Specialist
- Personal Injury Law/Claims
- Administration and Research
- Worker's Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Oral/Written Communication
- File/Case Document Management
- Research Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Documenting
- Administrative Support
Additional Information
Law Office of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLC
- Rising Star - December 2015
- Paralegal of the Year - December 2017
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Law Offices Of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLC.
01.2014 - 10.2022
Legal Assistant
Law Offices Of Jerome A. Lacobelle, LLC
09.2012 - 04.2013
Litigation Paralegal
Rini & Associates
01.2012 - 09.2012
Paralegal/Office Manager
Robert A. Photos, Attorney At Law
01.2007 - 05.2010
Associates in Science - Criminal Justice
Naugatuck Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Naugatuck High School
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