Therese R. Fruscello

Work History

FOIL/FOIA Paralegal (Part-time contract position)

NY State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

08.2024 - Current

Make initial determinations regarding information releasable under Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); Draft legal responses to parties as directed or authorized by the attorney; perform document review, including the use of electronic discovery, and prepare draft of responses to FOIL requests for attorney review; apply knowledge of the law and legal procedures in rendering direct assistance to the attorneys; prepare and interpret legal documents and forms; conduct research into complex legal matters, analyze materials, and present both verbal and written comments on findings; assist with organization and coordination of contractual and other legal documentation to support complex procurements

Real Estate Paralegal

Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC

01.2024 - 04.2024

Reviewed Purchase and Sale Agreements and prepared closing checklists; collected and reviewed due diligence materials; prepared closing documents and settlement statements; reviewed title evidence, surveys, zoning and compliance issues; conducted entity searches at Department of State; conducted online research to verify property information; interacted extensively with clients and all parties involved in sale, purchase, leasing or lending transactions; provide general support to firm's commercial real estate department; performed other duties as assigned

Corporate/Business Paralegal

Bousquet Holstein PLLC

05.2023 - 09.2023

Served business clients in forming, dissolving, and merging business entities such as LLC's, PLLC's, Corporations, etc.; obtained good standing certificates; filed annual and biennial reports

Administrative Assistant in Clinical Pathology Customer Service and Billing (temporary position –6-month contract)

SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital

10.2022 - 04.2023

Reviewed daily reports and corrected errors and missing diagnosis codes; worked with clinical computer database to verify that patient has an account, created accounts if lacking; identified, setup, and adhered to research protocols; assisted callers regarding current test codes and specimen requirements, placement of orders, and requests for assistance; looked up and relayed patient results to providers and caregivers; identified areas needing process improvement, developed a plan for improvement, and aided in implementation of improvement plans; other tasks and projects as assigned

Litigation and Real Estate Paralegal (temporary)

Melvin & Melvin, PLLC

07.2022 - 10.2022

Assisted with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings; acted as liaison among all parties including courts or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information; organized and managed documents; coordinated the collection, review and production of documents and responded to discovery requests; assisted with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits; summarized depositions, trial transcripts and exhibits; researched case-related factual issues using in-house files, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexus, and outside reference sources, compiled information and prepared summaries to detail the findings; assisted with commercial real estate transactions and closings; ordered, collected and reviewed due diligence documents; prepared closing statements; managed post-closing issues

Promoted to Senior Corporate Paralegal (Corporate/Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Litigation practice areas)

Carrols Corporation

08.2012 - 08.2021

Scheduled quarterly board meetings, arranged for travel and accommodations, and processed reimbursements; prepared and distributed Board Books; assisted General Counsel with quarterly Board Meetings; ensured that registered agents, annual reports, assumed name filings, foreign qualifications, and other entity requirements were filed and timely renewed
Observed and maintained confidentiality of company matters; was an integral part of Mergers and Acquisitions, from the Letter of Intent through post-closing matters; prepared complex closing statements; managed and maintained data rooms for large transactions; observed deadline maintenance for all transactions via preparation of Critical Dates Memos, and weekly updates distributed to all parties involved each transaction; facilitated and monitored post-closing issues; form, dissolve and merge foreign and domestic entities; assisted the Vice President, General Counsel with review and oversight of outside counsel billing process; supported Vice President, General Counsel and outside counsel with all aspects of litigation management and dispute resolution in all matters including, but not limited to, responding to discovery requests, responding to subpoenas, investigating facts, coordinating witness interviews, creating and maintaining litigation files and reports; implemented, developed and maintained matter management system and HotDocs document assembly program

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Carrols Corporation

05.2006 - 08.2012

Negotiated and drafted Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leases, Lease Amendments, Sale Leasebacks, and other documents relating to commercial properties
Assisted real estate managers during the LOI stage; performed due diligence by gathering facts timely, interpreting information, making informed decisions based upon applicable laws; performed title and survey review, and reviewed environmental and zoning reports; assisted in clearing any title and survey objections; adhered to jurisdictional requirements as they pertain to finalizing settlement statements; coordinated the activities of attorneys, brokers, real estate managers, construction managers, title companies, banks, and accounting personnel for purposes of transaction closure; prepared closing binders and monitored post-closing activities; successfully met all deadlines; experienced in1031 Exchanges

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Thomas J. Vogt, Esq.

12.2002 - 05.2006

Assisted two general practice attorneys in the operation and management of the office; reviewed case files for purposes of developing a plan of action for effective resolutions to the case; communicated with courts and other agencies, attorneys, and clients
Practitioner’s emphasis was in matrimonial and family law, residential real estate, and criminal matters; prepared legal documents, reports and letters; provided calendar management and control; maintained office computer system, office checking account, and client escrow accounts and records

Summary

Overview

Work History

FOIL/FOIA Paralegal (Part-time contract position)

Real Estate Paralegal

Corporate/Business Paralegal

Administrative Assistant in Clinical Pathology Customer Service and Billing (temporary position –6-month contract)

Litigation and Real Estate Paralegal (temporary)

Promoted to Senior Corporate Paralegal (Corporate/Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Litigation practice areas)

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Education

A.S. - Business Administration

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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