WHITNEY SZCZEPANIAK
Buffalo
Summary
Detail-oriented with strong paralegal experience in drafting legal documents, conducting thorough legal research, and providing comprehensive administrative support. Proven ability to manage case files and organize data efficiently to support legal proceedings. Eager to leverage skills in a challenging environment to drive successful outcomes in a legal setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Steve Boyd, P.C.
02.2026 - Current
- Managed case files and organized documentation for litigation support.
- Prepared discovery materials and assisted attorneys in trial preparation.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategy and argument development.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and agreements.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Paralegal
Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery documents and other legal forms under the direction of attorneys.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, filing documents with the courts.
- Monitored progress of cases through all stages of litigation process from initial intake to final resolution.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
- Conducted extensive research on relevant case law to support legal arguments in court filings.
- Answered client inquiries regarding status of their claims or other matters related to their case.
- Managed calendars and deadlines associated with each case.
- Analyzed medical records and drafted summaries of findings for use in court proceedings.
- Gathered evidence such as police reports or medical records related to the case.
- Prepared exhibits for hearings, depositions and trials.
Title Coordinator
Chicago Title Insurance Company
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Performed data entry into various software programs accurately and quickly.
- Reviewed closing documents for accuracy before submitting them to lenders or clients.
- Prepared final policies upon successful completion of title transfers.
- Collaborated closely with underwriters to ensure proper issuance of insurance policies.
- Managed multiple title orders simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Copied and summarized recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affected property titles.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all title documents, allowing easy retrieval when needed.
Accounting Clerk
Express Logistics Solutions, Inc
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Performed daily bookkeeping tasks such as journal entries, deposits, checks.
- Reconciled credit cards and other corporate accounts.
- Recorded financial transactions into the general ledger system accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained accurate accounts receivable records, including customer invoices and payments.
- Managed list of outstanding accounts payable, general ledger, and vendor files.
- Performed general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
- Calculated, prepared and issue bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
American School of Warsaw
05-2008
Skills
- Drafting pleadings
- Calendar management
- Microsoft Excel
- Data organization
- Case files organization
- Legal research
- Problem-solving
- Administrative support
- Research and data collection
- Court filings
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Steve Boyd, P.C.
02.2026 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
06.2024 - 02.2026
Title Coordinator
Chicago Title Insurance Company
12.2020 - 06.2024
Accounting Clerk
Express Logistics Solutions, Inc
02.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
American School of Warsaw