Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Profile

Highly analytical and accomplished paralegal with exemplary work dedication

and persistence in completing tasks. Demonstrate in-depth expertise in

drafting motions, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and briefs and

correspondence; analyzing complex documents; and developing legal

strategies and methods for effective trial preparation. Possess

comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Adept at

prioritizing workload efficiently and able to manage multiple tasks.

Technically proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with Westlaw and

LexisNexis software.

Relevant Experience

Paralegal/LEGAL ASSISTANT

Lewis & Lewis, P.C, Buffalo, NY May 2013 - Present

. Aided in managing heavy caseload and rendered support in all aspects

of litigation from inception through appeal.

. Comprehensively wrote legal documents, including pleadings,

interrogatories, affidavits, subpoenas, and memoranda of law.

. Took part in trial preparation; administered trial exhibits, organized

trial notebooks, maintained expert binders, conducted jury researches,

and coordinated with experts and fact witnesses.

. Closely monitored medical records procurement and analysis, while

thoroughly organizing medical chronologies and summaries.

Chiacchia & Fleming, LLP, Hamburg, NY Dec 2006-Aug 2007

. Demonstrated proficiency in handling heavy caseload and assisted all

phases of the litigation improvement.

. Carried out key tasks, which included assessing, arranging, and

summarizing medical records; as well as preparing subpoenas.

. Held primary responsibility in writing discovery documents and

correspondence.

. Assisted in all phases of a busy legal practice, including employment

cases, estates, real estate, and litigation.

Colucci & Gallaher, P.C., Buffalo, NY Nov 2003-Dec 2006

. Aided in managing heavy caseload and rendered support in all aspects

of litigation from inception through appeal.

. Comprehensively wrote legal documents, including pleadings,

interrogatories, affidavits, subpoenas, and memoranda of law.

. Took part in trial preparation; administered trial exhibits, organized

trial notebooks, maintained expert binders, conducted jury researches,

and coordinated with experts and fact witnesses.

. Closely monitored medical records procurement and analysis, while

thoroughly organizing medical chronologies and summaries.

Earlier Career

Paralegal

The Brian O'Connell Jr. Law Firm,

Olean, NY

Brady & O'Connell, LLP, Salamanca, NY

Real Estate Paralegal

Wagner & Hart, Olean, NY

Marvin R. Baum, P.C. Buffalo, NY

Other Experience

Editor/Transcriber

World Wide Dictation, Ardsley, NY Nov 2008-June 2014

Edited transcripts for various insurance companies regarding motor vehicle

accident, thefts, etc. Transcribed transcripts for various insurance

companies. Worked as a contractor from home using internet.

Education

Erie Community College - SUNY, Buffalo, NY

Medical Transcription Career Certificate Program

Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

National academy of Paralegal Studies

Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY

Associate of Applied Science in Secretarial Science

OTHER

Notary Public

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