ABBIE BELMAR

** ****** ******, **********, *.Y. *1801

516-***-**** (cell) 917-***-**** acu61c@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Long Island Temps April 2015 - PRESENT

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Review and analysis of summons, complaints, initial demands and develop strategy for response of same.

Interview witnesses and verify facts with regard to the complaint filed with the court and served on defendant(s)

or Secretary of State. Prepare witness reports for attorneys regarding investigation of facts for motions or

potential settlement discussions.

Transcription of audio dictation regarding attorney attendance at re-zoning meetings.

Telephone inquiries with Police, Fire and Medical Departments with regard to incident reports.

JACOB, MEDINGER & FINNEGAN, LLP NEW YORK, N.Y.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Sept 1992 Feb 2015

Managed legal cases from inception to resolution, including analysis of documents with regard to discovery

deadlines, depositions and motion submission. Excelled at working in a high-volume office that included

preparation and organization of legal documents, exhibits, cite checking of case law and last minute projects with

high urgency issues due under strenuous deadlines. Prepared notebooks of pleadings, exhibits, motions and

deposition and hearing transcripts. Attended and assisted attorneys with depositions, arbitrations and trial tasks.

Specialized in product liability and various civil litigation matters.

Prepared HIPPA authorizations in order to request medical and other records from providers with regard to

personal injury matters. Monitored calendar with regard to response to motions, discovery and court

appearances. Proofread and review all work produced.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work proficiently and effectively and complete same in a timely manner.

Maintain composure while meeting multiple deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Prepared and submitted regulatory reports required by governmental agencies for various clients.

Coordinated international travel logistics that included meeting with case team and staff, assisted with travel

arrangements, prepare itineraries, research and secure meeting locations for conferences with local counsel,

expert witnesses, and clients. Prepared expense reports.

SKILLS

OUTLOOK, WORD, POWERPOINT, EXCEL 2010

CM/ECF AND PACER RESEARCH

E-DISCOVERY-CASELOGISTIX

LANGUAGE: SPANISH

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ABA Approved Lawyer's Assistant Program

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Garden City, N.Y.

BACHELOR OF ARTS POLITICAL SCIENCE / ENGLISH

HUNTER COLLEGE New York, N.Y.

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