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Paola D. Vera

Bar Admissions

Admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bar

Education

Touro Law Center, J.D. obtained 2009

Binghamton University, B.A. obtained 2001

Experience

5/13-Present Donado Law Firm

New York, NY

Associate Attorney

Represent defendant homeowners in Foreclosure litigation cases

including settlement

conferences in New York and mediations in New Jersey

Filing of Answers to the Foreclosure Complaints, Oral Arguments of

Motions, Audit

Reports and discovery

Communicating with my adversaries to work out alternatives to

foreclosures such as loan

modifications, cash for keys or short sales

1/11-5/12 Burns &

Harris

New York, NY

Law Clerk

Prepare for trials by performing tasks such as subpoenas, contacting

experts and organizing exhibits.

Draft legal documents, including briefs, appeals, and pleadings such

as; Summons & Complaints, Bill of Particulars, Motions, Oppositions

Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and

legal articles, codes, and documents.

Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such

as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Observe trials and depositions

12/08-1/11 Michelstein New York, NY

& Associates

Law Clerk

Responsible for the handling of all Medical Malpractice cases in the

office.

Drafting of pleadings including Summary Judgment Motions, Oppositions

and Replies

Researching case law using Lexis pertinent to the case in fact to

include in Oppositions/Motions and prepare related Memoranda

Observe the preparation of clients for depositions

2005 - 2008 Duffy & Duffy Uniondale, NY

Paralegal

Assisted attorneys in a preeminent plaintiffs' medical malpractice

firm in managing caseload from inception through trial including:

Drafting Discovery Demands, Responses and Pleadings

Reviewing medical records and client documentation in order to respond

to demands

Prepare materials for and assisting attorneys with appearances at

Preliminary and Compliance Conferences

Assist with trial preparation in organizing and summarizing

documentary evidence and deposition testimony for use at trial

including marked pleadings and trial binders

2001 - 2005 Avelino & Associates New York, NY

Litigation Paralegal

Assisted attorneys in a personal injury firm in managing caseload from

inception through trial

Drafted pleadings including Summons & Complaints, Bill of Particulars

and Motions

Assisted with trial preparation

Served as a translator for Spanish speaking clients in preparing for

depositions

Related Skills: Fluent in Spanish; Competent in Westlaw, Lexis, Acris,

Blue Booking/Shepardizing, e-court filing,

e-discovery, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Research, JEFIS Case Management

System in New Jersey, Saga and Needles case management systems.

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