Tiffany Ann Irizarry
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly organized Paralegal executes case flow management through advanced technical skills. Successful at sorting and categorizing high volumes of legal documents and data. Prioritizes tasks and remains productive while balancing multiple projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Slochowsky & Slochowsky LLP
Brooklyn, N.Y.
12.2014 - Current
- Answering phones, receiving messages, entering data for pending court dates
- Training and overseeing orientation of new employees
- Court clerk responsible for bringing important documentation to court
- Responsible for scheduling court dates and appointments for the organization
- Ability to complete billing and coding for multiple cases within a timely manner
- Managed client accounts by sending proper forms, updating information, answering emails regarding cases
- Accepted payments from tenants with the capability to answer any questions they may have
- Preparation of evictions for tenants failing to make payments or comply with their stipulations
- Commenced new non-payment and/or holdover proceedings
- Managed accounts receivable department
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of preparing cases for pending court hearings on a daily basis
- Managed pending trials
- Experienced with L & T systems
- Skilled in using NYSCEF to commence new proceedings and file additional documents relevant to the cases
- Ability to use the EDDS system
- Preparation of affidavits/affirmations of service
- Preparation of affidavits of unavailability
- Preparation notice of discontinuance and/or notice of entry
- Responsible for scheduling and preparation of depositions
- Head administrator for the court calendar
- Assisted with preparation of opposition papers
- Assisted with preparation motions
- Supervised administrative staff
- Created 'how-to' manuals for various positions.
Paralegal
Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky & Bittens LLP
Manhattan, N.Y.
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Preparation and filing of commercial and non-payment petitions
- Retainer agreements for new clients
- Proficient with Aderant Total Office
- Managed multiple clients
- Maintained multiple status reports
- Preparation and filing of notice of appearance
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Skilled in using Microsoft Excel
- Draft waiver agreements
- Preparation of FDCPA letters
- Skilled in using NYSCEF for Civil and Supreme court
- Correspondence with the Civil and Supreme courts in all boroughs
- Weekly communication with multiple clients
- Preparation of engagement agreements
- Filing of various motions via NYSCEF in Supreme and Civil court
- Filing of various opposition papers
- Preparation of rent demands
- Preparation of fourteen day demands
- Formulated verified answers for DHPD actions
- Ability to bill multiple cases in a timely manner
- Preparation and binding of Supreme court motions.
Manager
Clarks
Elmhurst, N.Y.
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Responsible for opening and closing store
- Excellent communication and service skills
- Handled currency and made daily deposits
- In charge of floor appearance with company required layouts
- Strong organizational skills made me responsible of staffs monthly scheduling
- Responsible for store inventory and monthly deductibles.
Education
B.A. Liberal Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
04.2013
The Brooklyn School for Global Studies
Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription -
New York City College of Technology
Skills
- Legal Research Skills
- Understands Confidentiality
- Proficient in MS Office
- Records Management
- Civil Litigation
- Case Summaries
- Administrative Support
- Account Administration
- Case Management
- Spreadsheet Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Data Entry
- Multi-Task Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Payment Reviewing
- Invoice Statements
- Account Updating
- Statement Preparation
References
- Laura Pham, (646)588-8671, Co-worker
- Jannelle Johnson, (347)423-3289, Former co-worker
- Melissa Mcelduff, (917)239-2902, Clarks manager
Timeline
Paralegal
Kucker, Marino, Winiarsky & Bittens LLP
02.2022 - 05.2022
Paralegal
Slochowsky & Slochowsky LLP
12.2014 - Current
Manager
Clarks
11.2011 - 05.2014
B.A. Liberal Arts -
Kingsborough Community College
The Brooklyn School for Global Studies
Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription -
New York City College of Technology
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