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Street Address Evesham AvenueBaltimore, Maryland Street Address
Ph: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLEHighlights Draft litigation documents Review and Analysis Cite Checking Bluebooking Shepardizing Excel Spreadsheets Client Interview Legal Research Trial Preparation and Assistance Knowledge of FRCP as well as local courtrules, Deposition Preparation Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis, Lexis Advanced,Relativity (e-discovery) Court Link,TextMap, Smart Advocate, Recommind Concordance and Summation, PACER,Bloomberg Law Notary Public Government ClearanceEducationKaplan University (Accredited Program) - New York, NY Bachelor of Science: Paralegal Studies, 2010, 3.5 GPA Alpha Beta Kappa Honor SocietyKaplan University President's ListKaplan University Deans ListConcord Law School (Accredited Program) - New York, NY Master of Science: Legal Studies, 2015, 3.8 GPAExperienceUnited States Dept. of Justice (Contract-CACI International) August 2020 to Current Support Filter Attorneys on Task Order 180 as Paralgal Legal Research through Lexis Advanced Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Relativity Monitoring Discovery, Production and Move activities and keeping track of same. Drafting Legal documents as needed and assisting in case preparation Preparing and updating of Excel spreadsheetsU.S. Securities Exchange Commission (Contract-CACI International) January 2019 to August 2020 Support Litigation, Enforcement and Investigations Attorneys Enforcement Team Legal Research through Lexis Advanced Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Recommind Handling and care of Personal & Sensitive Information (PSI) Drafting Legal documents as needed and assisting in case preparation Collection and organization of corporate securities documents, manuals and annual reports Marc J. Bern & Partners, LLP New York, New York (6 Month TEMP) July 2018 to January 2019 Support Litigation Attorneys Personal Injury FELA Cases Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Time Matters Retrieval of e-discovery documents, analyzing legal and factual issues Draft Motions, Stipulations, Discovery Responses, TT Combined Demands, client correspondence Client interviews and meetings, deposition scheduling, client follow-up and settlement discussion Subpoenas, Request for Preliminary and Compliance Conferences, etc.) Preparation of plaintiff experts for DME from beginning to completion U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (Contract-CACI International) February 2018 to July 2018 Support Litigation, Enforcement and Investigations Attorneys Enforcement Team Legal Research through Lexis Advanced Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Recommind Handling and care of Personal & Sensitive Information (PSI) Drafting Legal documents as needed and assisting in case preparation Collection and organization of corporate securities documents, manuals and annual reports Tracking personal information in preparation of interviews Supporting Enforcement and Investigation attorneys with all legal projects as needed Preparing and updating of Excel spreadsheetsParis & Chaikin New York, New York (TEMP) February 2018 to February 2018 Support Litigation Attorneys Plaintiff Personal Injury Create and maintain all litigation binders, trial binders, witness lists and deposition binders. Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Smart Advocate Retrieval of e-discovery documents, analyzing legal and factual issues Draft Discovery Responses and Demands, Motions, Stipulations, client correspondence Client interviews and meetings, deposition scheduling, client follow-up and settlement discussion Subpoenas, Request for Preliminary and Compliance Conferences, etc.) Preparation of plaintiff experts for DME from beginning to completion E-Filing legal documents in both State and Federal Courts for both New York and New Jersey Track case progress and keep attorneys aware of legal changes, court conferences and obligation events Responsible for processing authorizations for medical records, employment records, social security records, tax records, etc.Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - New York, New York January 2016 to Nov. 2017 Paralegal Support Litigation Attorneys Trial Team: Insurance Liability Defense Create and maintain all litigation binders, trial binders, witness lists and deposition binders. Technical assistance via legal software databases such as Relativity, FileSite and Textmap Citrix, Net/docs Retrieval of e-discovery documents, analyzing legal and factual issues Draft simple Motions, Responses, Demands and Stipulations Prepare for and attend depositions and trial (mark documents, exhibits, etc.) Research and analysis for case reference, investigation, research and verifying legal citations and statutes Draft litigation documents (i.e. Request for Judicial Intervention, Motions, Subpoenas, Request for Preliminary Conference, etc.) Preparation of defense experts for IME from beginning to completion Preparation and coordination of defense expert witnesses and attorney trial prep and record review Track case progress and document collection from beginning to end of litigation Responsible for processing authorizations for medical records, employment records, social security records, tax records, etc.Milberg, LLP - New York, New York August 2013 to January 2016 Paralegal Supported Litigation Attorneys - Mass Torts, Employment, Labor Contracts, Bankruptcy, Product Liability Created and maintained all litigation binders, trial binders, witness lists and deposition binders. Initiated technical assistance via legal software databases such as Relativity, FileSite and TextMap Retrieved e-discovery documents, analyzed legal and factual issues Maintained six active cases from start to finish; prepared case plans and witness trial prep. Conducted all Electronic Filings on both State and Federal levels Prepared for and attended Depositions (marked documents for exhibits, etc.) Researched and analyzed case reference, investigation, research and verified legal citations and statutes Drafted litigation documents Prepared plaintiff litigation documents and legal materials for publication in Super Lawyer magazine.Putney Twombly Hall & Hirson, LLP - New York, New York November 2010 to December 2012 Paralegal Supported Litigation Attorneys - Employment & Labor Law Departments - Employment Discrimination, U.C. Comp. Disputes, Insurance/Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination - Defense Assembled, summarized and compiled substantive legal information Gathered authoritative legal information using both electronic and traditional resources Processed and Served subpoenas for employment and medical records, reviewed and edited legal materials Maintained legal calendar; deposition scheduled, trial prep, handled case planning Performed all Electronic Filings on both State and Federal levels Performed all personal court filings at both State and Federal levels Performed independent analysis and analysis of legal and factual issues. Initiated all FOIA requests and follow-up Prepared for and attended Trial, Coordinated with Clerks of Court both State and Federal levels Researched and verified legal citations and statutory as well as general references, electronically and performed traditional library researchKingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Brooklyn, New York January 2007 to June 2010 Department Manager/Paralegal Supported in-house Counsel Case Work: Medical Malpractice - Defense Verified legal citations and references using Bluebook, Westlaw and LexisNexis Performed legal research using web applications, software and online databases Monitored Risk Management department, including work flow, hours worked, PTO, OT and work production of Risk Management Staff, Interviewed applicants for new hire Conducted performance evaluations and monitored legalhelp email address for appropriate work distribution among risk management assistants and secretaries Reviewed and edited legal materials and documents |
