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Work History
Education
Skills
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Technology Profile
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Wendy E. Arevalo

Personal Injury Paralegal
Jersey City,New Jersey

Summary

Bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, specializing in translation and writing. Strong organizational skills ensure precise and timely task completion. Manages confidential information with integrity and fosters trust in sensitive matters. Skilled in cultivating client relationships and navigating legal communications.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Defense Litigation Paralegal

Strongin, Rotham & Abrams
New York, New York
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Coordinated communication with Plaintiff’s Counsel regarding IME and Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer, facilitating timely case progress.
  • Drafted pleadings for submission to Plaintiff Counsel, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Recorded key docket dates in software and Outlook for case tracking.
  • Processed billing for hours worked on various legal matters.

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Fusco & Macaluso
Passaic, New Jersey
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Updated clients via email, phone, and text regarding case developments, enhancing client understanding and trust.
  • Communicated with Insurance companies, adjustors, workers' compensation adjusters.
  • Established claim numbers for cases involving Plaintiffs and Defendants.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication for clients and staff.

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Law Office of Spar Bernstein
New York, New York
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Filed Summons and Complaints with E-Courts.
  • Prepared Specials/Demand Packages for insurance companies to support timely claims processing.
  • Filed Notices of Claims for municipalities via service and online platforms.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication for clients and staff.

Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager

Brandon J. Broderick
River Edge, New Jersey
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication for clients and staff.
  • Prepared new client files, sent client retainers, authorizations, HiTech requests, and other relevant documents.
  • Filed NF2, MVIAC, and MV104 forms, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting case progression.
  • Updated clients on case progress via email, phone, and text messages, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.

Paralegal

Field Law Group, P.C.
New York, NY
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepared and Proofread motions and exhibits for New York Courts E-filing system.
  • Prepared and organized files for attorneys, dispatching client retainers and authorizations.
  • Managed EBT calendar and tracked returnable motion dates to ensure compliance and timely preparation.
  • Coordinated with defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and followed up on defaults to maintain case progress.
  • Communicated with clients regarding potential and established cases via email, phone, and correspondence.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff.
  • Updated paper files and scanned all documents into the respective files.

Paralegal

Mirman Markovits & Landau
New York, NY
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Communicated with clients about case updates and inquiries via phone, email, and correspondence to ensure informed participation.
  • Coordinated with defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and followed up on defaults, supporting case progression.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents and communications in high-profile cases.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication for clients and staff.
  • Prepared new files for attorneys, sent client retainers, authorizations, HiTech requests, and other necessary documents.
  • Processed documents for the medical malpractice department.
  • Updated paper files and scanned documents into the respective client files.

Trial Prep Paralegal

Roth & Roth, LLC
New York, NY
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepared subpoenas, trial authorizations, 3122, 4532, and managed correspondence to support case progress.
  • Processed received documents to ensure timely updates for ongoing cases.
  • Communicated with clients regarding their cases via email, phone, and correspondence.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, facilitating clear communication for clients and staff.
  • Maintained confidentiality on high-profile matters.

Legal Assistant

Gair Gair Conason Rubinowitz Bloom, et al.
New York, NY
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff.
  • Processed documents for medical malpractice department, ensuring timely handling and organization.
  • Communicated with clients regarding their cases via email, phone, and correspondence.
  • Ensured confidentiality in handling sensitive high-profile cases.
  • Coordinated with defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and followed up on defaults, facilitating case progress.
  • Updated and organized paper files and scanned documents into client files, maintaining accurate and accessible records.

Legal Secretary/Client Intake

Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP
New York, NY
10.2008 - 12.2018
  • Communicated with clients through phone, email, correspondence, and in-person meetings to address inquiries and provide support.
  • Proofread, aligned, and prepared Bills of Particulars, Notices for Discovery & Inspection, 3101(d), and other legal pleadings for service.
  • Composed and proofread legal documentation.
  • Facilitated attorney depositions by providing accurate translations.
  • Translated legal documents between English and Spanish.
  • Processed HIPAA documentation for physical therapy, job, doctor’s office, and school information.

Education

Master’s Degree - Human Resources

Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
02-2012

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice

Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
04-2010

Associates - Liberal Arts

Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ
07-2006

Skills

  • Medical malpractice and personal injury expertise
  • Knowledge of state statutes for Florida, California, New York and New Jersey personal injury law
  • Pleadings preparation
  • Case management
  • Due diligence
  • Subpoena management
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Billing for hours and time management
  • Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Organizational and prioritization skills
  • Problem solving and effective communication
  • Administrative and legal experience
  • Client follow-up

Legal Experience

  • Strongin, Rotham & Abrams, New York, New York, Defense Litigation Paralegal, 07/01/25, 12/31/25, Prepared Pleadings for submission to Plaintiff Counsel, Billing for hours worked on matters, Docket dates into the software and Outlook, Communicated with Plaintiff’s Counsel regarding IME, Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer
  • Fusco & Macaluso, Passaic, New Jersey, Pre-Litigation Paralegal, 05/01/24, 02/28/25, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Communicated with Insurance companies, adjustors, workers compensation adjustors, Set up claims for claim numbers for Plaintiff and Defendants, Communicated with clients via email, phone, correspondence, and text messages regarding case updates
  • Law Office of Spar Bernstein, New York, New York, Pre-Litigation Paralegal, 07/01/23, 03/31/24, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Filed Notices of Claims for municipalities via service and online platforms, Filed Summons and Complaints with E-Courts, Prepared Specials/Demand Packages for Insurance Companies
  • Brandon J. Broderick, River Edge, New Jersey, Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager, 12/01/22, 06/30/23, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Prepared new client files, sent client retainers, authorizations, HiTech requests, and other relevant documents, Filed NF2 and/or MVIAC and MV104 when police reports and appropriate insurance were unavailable, Communicated with clients regarding case progress via email, phone, and text messages
  • Field Law Group, P.C., New York, NY, Paralegal, 01/01/22, 10/31/22, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Prepared files for attorneys, sent client retainers, authorizations, HiTech requests, and other documents, Prepared and Proofread motions and exhibits for New York Courts E-filing system, Communicated with clients regarding potential and established cases via email, phone, and correspondence, Managed the calendar for EBTs and tracked dates for returnable motions, Coordinated with Defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and follow up on defaults, Updated paper files and scanned all documents into the respective files
  • Mirman Markovits & Landau, New York, NY, Paralegal, 03/01/21, 11/30/21, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Prepared new files for attorneys, sent client retainers, authorizations, HiTech requests, and other necessary documents, Processed documents for the medical malpractice department, Maintained confidentiality on high-profile matters, Communicated with clients regarding their cases via phone, email, and correspondence, Coordinated with Defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and follow up on defaults, Updated paper files and scanned documents into the respective client files
  • Roth & Roth, LLC, New York, NY, Trial Prep Paralegal, 12/01/19, 03/31/20, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Prepared subpoenas, trial authorizations, 3122, 4532 and exchanged correspondence, Processed all received documents, Communicated with clients regarding their cases via email, phone, and correspondence, Maintained confidentiality on high-profile matters
  • Gair Gair Conason Rubinowitz Bloom, et al., New York, NY, Legal Assistant, 12/01/18, 11/30/19, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish and served as a translator for clients and staff, Processed documents received by the medical malpractice department, Communicated with clients regarding their cases via email, phone, and correspondence, Maintained confidentiality on high-profile matters, Coordinated with Defense firms to confirm EBT compliance and follow up on defaults, Updated paper files and scanned documents into the respective client files
  • Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP, New York, NY, Legal Secretary/Client Intake, 10/01/08, 12/31/18, Translated legal documents between English and Spanish, Composed and proofread legal documentation, Assisted with translations for the attorneys for the purpose of depositions, Interacted with clients via phone, email, correspondence, and in-person meetings, Processed HIPAA documentation for physical therapy, job, doctor’s office, and school information, Proofread, aligned, and prepared Bills of Particulars, Notices for Discovery & Inspection, 3101(d), and other legal pleadings for service

Technology Profile

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Time Matter
  • Trial Works
  • Smart Advocate
  • Needles
  • Hades
  • Lidify
  • NEO
  • CloudLex
  • Team Connect
  • Leap
  • IManage
  • Via1

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site

Salary Range

$50000/yr - $100000/yr

Timeline

Defense Litigation Paralegal

Strongin, Rotham & Abrams
07.2025 - 12.2025

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Fusco & Macaluso
05.2024 - 02.2025

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Law Office of Spar Bernstein
07.2023 - 03.2024

Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager

Brandon J. Broderick
12.2022 - 06.2023

Paralegal

Field Law Group, P.C.
01.2022 - 10.2022

Paralegal

Mirman Markovits & Landau
03.2021 - 11.2021

Trial Prep Paralegal

Roth & Roth, LLC
12.2019 - 03.2020

Legal Assistant

Gair Gair Conason Rubinowitz Bloom, et al.
12.2018 - 11.2019

Legal Secretary/Client Intake

Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff, LLP
10.2008 - 12.2018

Master’s Degree - Human Resources

Thomas Edison State College

Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice

Thomas Edison State College

Associates - Liberal Arts

Thomas Edison State College
Wendy E. ArevaloPersonal Injury Paralegal