Paralegal litigation & insurance

Nancy O’Brien

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Skills: Exceptional research and writing skills. Working knowledge of all legal concepts and

procedure. Superior document management and discovery drafting ability.

Skilled at all Microsoft Office applications, Westlaw, Lexis, electronic

discovery and efiling. Ability to synthesize complex information and

coordinate legal material resources.

Education: Hofstra University School of Law Hempstead, New York

Juris Doctorate 1997

Long Island University Southampton, New York

Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

English & Writing 1992

Legal Experience: The Law Offices of Steven Hilsenrath, Valley Stream New York

Paralegal Present Draft discovery demands and responses in all forms of subrogation

cases. Draft summons and complaints. Perform legal research. Interview

clients to prepare factual summary of cases. Conduct online research with

governmental agencies to determine underlying issues and liabilities.

Prepare exhibits and all supporting documentation for discovery.

Kral, Clerkin, Redmond, Ryan, Perry & Girvan, Mineola, New York

Paralegal 2009 2010 Assist in the representation of insurance companies

in declaratory judgment actions and coverage disputes. Analyze underlying

claims and prepare factual synopsis for carrier reports. Perform legal

research searches and prepare abstracts of same. Review voluminous

document production for In Re Crane litigation and manage complex

litigation files. Prepare charts and organize information for attorney review.

Download, catalog, and review all discovery. Draft discovery, affidavits,

stipulations and releases. Prepare case summaries for settlement negotiation.

The Law Offices of Kathleen Waterman New York, New York.

Law Clerk 2005 2008 Facilitate all phases of commercial litigation.

Draft pleadings, all discovery and motions. Prepare client reports. Work per

diem handling case overloads, electronic document management and

administrative functions.

Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Mineola New York

Assistant District Attorney 1999 2000 Prosecute criminal defendants

on behalf of the People of the State of New York. Work on all aspects of

trial preparation. Negotiate plea agreements.

L’Abbatte, Balkan, Colavita & Contini Garden City, New York

Associate 1996 1999

Represent diverse client base of asbestos defendants in high volume NYAL

litigation. Gained extensive deposition experience including lead cross

examination of plaintiffs as well as expert witness EBTs. Responsible for

the trial work up of hundreds of cases and preparation of comprehensive

medical defenses. Act as liaison with defendant’s expert medical witnesses.

Prepare case summaries for settlement negotiation.

Other Positions: Center for Community Alternatives Brooklyn, New York

Advocate 2008 2009 Develop treatment plans in conjunction with case

managers with special emphasis on legal and social ramifications of prior

incarceration. Facilitate groups and conduct individual counseling sessions.

Write curriculum for groups designed to reduce recidivism and relapse.

Track billing and attendance.

Odyssey House New York, New York

Court Liaison 2006 2008 Perform screening and evaluation for

prospective clients involved in the criminal justice and family court systems.

Conduct psychosocial assessments. Participate in case conferences

regarding intake and placement of clients and report to court mandating

agencies.

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