E. Robert Molano

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Forest Hills, NY 11375

347-***-****

acq01g@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To obtain a position in the field of Service to Others where I can apply and further develop my skills Education CUNY John Jay College, School of Criminal Justice Aug. 09-May 12 Manhattan, New York 10019

Major: Justice Studies

Bachelors Degree of Art

CUNY LaGuardia Community College Aug. 07-July 09

Long Island City, New York 11101

Major: Paralegal Studies

Associates Degree in Applied Science

Grade point average: 3.233

Relevant courses: Introduction to Business, Introduction to Paralegal Studies, General Psychology, Fundamentals of Professional Advancement, Natural Science Brewster Technical Center May 06

Tampa, FL 33617

General Education Diploma

Employment

The Legal-Aid Society Feb. 15–June 15

New York, New York 10038

Paralegal II, Anti-Gun Violence Unit:

Gather information from potential clients for attorneys within the department. Attend outreach events to promote the consequences of the use of violence upon others. Inform the public of both government and private organizations that would be of use for resources and a great benefit for themselves. Work in groups with fellow paralegals within the department to assemble brochures and other similar documents for outreach events. On a regular basis I would arrive at partner sites involved with our organization and speak with potential clients. I would interview the walk-in clients about the situations they are involved in and pass the information along to the attorneys in the department to see if it is something our department would be to handle or somewhere else we would be able to refer them to. I would use intake sheets our department prepared to note the potential client information. I would also attend several training classes provided by The Legal-Aid Society in order to gain knowledge on several different topics ranging from ‘How an individual would be able to apply for public housing’ to ‘Steps required filing a civil/criminal claim’. These training classes would benefit me because it would provide with me with a more educated response on answering a potential client’s question. I would also attend regularly scheduled meetings our particular department created, in which we would discuss the progress of our unit and upcoming events. Law Offices of Leahey & Johnson, P.C. Sept. 13–Feb. 15 New York, New York 10005

Billing Assistant:

Contact clients, speaking both English and Spanish language, insurance adjusters from several insurance companies such as Allstate Insurance Company and entities including the New York City Housing Authority and Corp. Counsel. I request several different kinds of documents from the adjuster, experts of a variety of specialties and the provider/carriers to include in an invoice. I process several invoices, create and submit budgets to clients, and relay correspondences in several formats to both our client's and other parties regarding the matters. I would submit statements and expenses to clients and experts following several guidelines, procedures and other such formats. Submit expense and budget information directly to the president and answering any financial questions. Would use the ProLaw Software on a large network to maintain accounts for all clients in several departments and respond to various correspondences and demands with respect to the matters and cases. Also assisted billing manager with LEDES file software to create bills and pre-bills for invoices for our clients.

Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. May 12–May 13 New York, New York 10007

Paralegal:

Contact clients, speaking both English and Spanish language, insurance adjusters from several insurance companies, would request several different kinds of documents from both the adjuster and the provider, send faxes, calculate interest on bills, type and mail several different kinds of letters and legal documents, process files for court or settlement, and would use e-courts, e-law, etc. to frequently check claim litigation status. I assisted in executing HIPAA authorizations in regards to obtaining records of all varieties etc. Assemble several different kinds of packages to submit to courts and several attorneys. Prepare a variety of documents for litigation including motions, subpoenas, depositions, etc. that would be used in matters of cases involving insurance carriers, Corporate Counsel, and other such claims. I would communicate with clients and potential clients beginning from the intake procedure throughout the entire process, including trial. Maintain calendar for several attorneys on a regular basis while insuring deadlines are met and satisfied. Would use Attorney Information Manager Software to maintain accounts for all clients in several departments and respond to various correspondence and demands with respect to the matters and cases. CUNY Lloyd Sealy Library July 10-May 12

New York, New York 10019

College Library Assistant:

Provide assistance to patrons within the Lloyd Sealy Library at CUNY John Jay College, School of Criminal Justice. Operate a cash register, research book information and status of books for students, contact other CUNY libraries via telephone, e-mail, and fax. Set-up library patron accounts for the Lloyd Sealy Library, answer incoming telephone calls, shelve books via a particular call number system, handle various different types of patron claims, and scan returns and loans to patrons both students and faculty.

Law Offices of Lois M. Brenner, Esq, P.A. Nov. 09-Feb. 11 New York, New York 10028

Secretary Assistant:

Provide assistance to the paralegal managing an attorney/P.A. office; file documents within the office and occasionally travel to locations to obtain documents. Assist the attorney/P.A. by traveling for both personal and business related errands. Also perform other general office duties. Law Offices of Michael J. Lamond, P.C. Nov. 08-July 09 Long Island City, New York 11101

Legal File Processor:

Contact insurance adjusters from several medical insurance companies, would request several different kinds of documents from both the adjuster and the provider, send faxes, calculate interest on invoices, type and mail several different kinds of letters, process files for arbitration, and would occasionally use “e-courts” to check claims that are in litigation.

SKILLS Experience with legal software including LEXISNEXIS, E-COURTS, E-LAW, ATTORNEY INFORMATION MANAGER, PROLAW

NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC OFFICER, NOTARY PUBLIC

Bilingual fluent in both the English and Spanish languages Experienced with Microsoft and Windows computer system including Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Outlook, other such programs

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