Isabelle DeBono

·347-***-****· ad1dky@r.postjobfree.com

Paralegal/Office Manager

OBJECTIVE

Certified paralegal with four years of experience, specializing in No-fault and Personal Injury. Well versed in drafting briefs, motions and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges, and working well under pressure. Proficiency in managing large caseloads, and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Prioritizes tasks and remains productive while balancing multiple projects.

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Teams

Adobe Reader

Strong Organization and Communication Skills

Calendar Management

Critical Thinking

Office Management

Trial Preparation Assistance

Legal Research

Conflict Resolution

Relationship Building

File and Records Management

Civil Litigation

EXPERIENCE

Hereford Insurance Company, Long Island City, NY - No- Fault Office Manager

April 2022- Present

Schedule online conferences and update attorneys on upcoming conferences, calendar reminders and on assignment deadlines. Coordinating with staff availability for Teams meetings

Managed and organized the calendar for 8 attorneys, managed and maintained my supervising attorneys schedule and assignments. Delegated work assignments to support staff while monitoring production deadlines

Work with several Arbitrators in assistance with date and/or time changes

Review, process and maintain records of invoices and check for accurate payment; budget costs of outside counsel to maintain department budget

Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.

Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personal issues

Guided new hires through orientation, explained documentation requirements and company policies and procedures to facilitate HR process

Maintain and replenish inventory for office supplies

Prepared weekly and monthly reports on new, ongoing or closed cases

Developed new office protocols

Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health

Abrams Fensterman., Lake Success, NY - No- Fault Paralegal

September 2019- April 2022

Draft various legal documents including but not limited to; Notice of Claims; Summons and Complaints; Bill of Particulars; Responses to Discovery Demands; Medical Specials and Motions

Filing all documents in accordance with rules and procedures of NY State and Federal Courts

Managing numerous cases from inception up until trial

Corresponding with clients, billing teams, insurance companies, physicians and providers

Identifying and analyzing legal documents, discoveries and contracts.

Participating in client interviews/intakes, observing questioning process and documenting information.

Interviewing clients and obtaining vital case information to support attorneys

Entering client data into our system to manage records to foster relationships with clients

Organizing exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation

Partnering with attorneys to provide detailed performance reports for corrective action planning

Monitoring legal volumes to correct discrepancies and implement updates.

Rapid X-Ray Imaging., Brooklyn, NY – Office Manager

April 2015 - August 2019

Created and carried out long term business strategies to achieve company’s goals

Implemented company budgets, managed payroll and billing, and processed invoices

Scheduled technicians in accordance with patients’ availability in a time sensitive pace

Reviewed daily and overall financials to ensure profitability

Developed and implemented process improvements and key business procedures

Baruch College, New York - Bachelor of Arts

August 2012 - May 2016

Major: Political Science

Double Minor: English and Psychology

GPA: 3.5

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY- Paralegal Certification

January 2017 - June 2017

Major: Paralegal Studies

Honors

EDUCATION

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