Paralegal
Resume:
ANGEL LEE WEISMANN
** *****'s Gate, Apt. C, Clifton Park, NY; Tele. No. 518-***-****; E-mail: *******@*****.*** INTRODUCTION
Experienced Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled areas include: Litigation, Environmental and Energy, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy Family Law, Real Estate (primarily stock transfers), Intellectual Property, and some Estate Planning. Strong work ethic, with an associate degree in criminal justice. Genuinely enjoys the opportunities offered by my employer, allowing me to further the skills acquired throughout my career, and assist in providing exemplary services with a level of compassion. EXPERIENCE
Hodgson Russ LLP
677 Broadway, Suite 401
Albany, New York
March 2022 - Present
Paralegal
Draft legal documents, including: summons and complaints, answers, discovery demands and responses, notices and motions.
Trial preparation.
Initiate, monitor, and perfect appeals; coordinate records, including those Article 78 proceedings.
Familiar with general rules and practices with Appellate Division, 2d, 3d and 4d.
Familiar with Eminent Domain Procedure laws and regulations.
Attend monthly Public Service Commission meetings and monitor various applications for the Environmental and Energy Practice Groups.
Prepare and process various authorizations.
Perform legal research.
File documents with courts and government agencies (familiar with ECF and PACER).
General transmission and service of documents.
Work with clients independently to gather information and facilitate with their general needs and concerns.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PDF Converter and Relativity.
Familiar with general local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and practices. Tooher & Barone, LLP
313 Hamilton Street
Albany, New York
July 2021 – March 2022
Firm Administrator
Supervise staff and manage operations of the Firm.
Pay vendors, maintain facilities and office supply budget, and oversee other expenses necessary to the day-to-day operations of the Firm.
Manage billing and other accounting functions.
Maintain and utilize case management system for electronic data management of legal files and creation of management reports.
Assess the urgency of situations and determine appropriate actions, monitor status of pending items, provide follow up and keep management informed.
Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications.
Build positive client relationships.
Assist in hiring and training staff.
Schedule meetings, depositions, answer phones, and maintain records.
Monitor case progress.
Prepare legal documents and conduct legal research. Cullen and Dykman LLP
Albany, New York
August 2020 – July 2021
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Draft legal documents, including: summons and complaints, answers, discovery demands and responses, notices and motions.
Summarize transcripts.
Prepare authorizations.
File documents with courts and government agencies (familiar with ECF and PACER).
Manage docket calendar.
Manage billing for Litigation Practice Group.
General transmission and service of documents.
Proficient in Word, Excel and PDF Converter.
Familiar with general local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and practices. The Mills Law Firm
Clifton Park, New York
November 2018 – August 2020
Paralegal
Draft legal documents, including: summons and complaints, answers, discovery demands and responses, expert witness disclosures, notices and motions.
Summarize transcripts.
Summarize medical reports and documents.
Prepare and process various authorizations.
Prepare medical and trial binders.
Prepare Notices for 50-H Hearings for municipalities and municipal agencies, when retained by the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal or the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal.
Perform legal research.
File documents with courts and government agencies (familiar with ECF and PACER).
General transmission and service of documents.
Work with clients independently to gather information and facilitate with their general needs and concerns.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PDF Converter and TrialWorks.
Familiar with general local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and practices. The Dribusch Law Firm
East Greenbush, New York
November 2017 – August 20211
Paralegal
Draft bankruptcy petitions and other legal documents, including: notices, motions, answers, proposed orders and estate planning documents.
Perform legal research.
File documents with courts and government agencies (familiar with ECF and PACER).
General transmission and service of documents.
Work with clients independently to gather information and facilitate with their general needs and concerns.
Manage client, docket and Chapter 7 Trustee calendars.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PDF Converter and various Bankruptcy software.
Familiar with general local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and practices. 1 I worked for The Dribusch Law Firm fulltime from November 2017 until November 2018, and parttime from November 2018 until approximately August of 2021 on an as-needed, contractual basis. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Albany, New York
November 2006 – August 2017
Legal Assistant
Secretarial duties include: document preparation and formatting, transcription and transmission.
Manage trademark, bankruptcy and trustee docket calendars.
Draft Intellectual Property transmittal letters.
Assist in the preparation of and filing of trademark and copyright registration applications.
Manage bankruptcy files and assist in drafting respective documents.
Coordinate closing packages and assist with scheduling closings, primarily for co-op stock transfers.
File documents with courts and government agencies.
Manage and organize files and paperwork.
Facilitate clients with scheduling, preparation of documents and general assistance. Law Office of Diana L. Kidd
Poughkeepsie, New York
September 2004 – November 2006
Office Manager/Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Responsibilities include: organization of office work and various financial aspects of firm.
Draft notices of discovery, judicial subpoena duces tecum, summons and complaints, answers to interrogatories, various real estate documents, petitions, and orders.
Manage calendar and schedule court appearances.
Facilitate clients with scheduling, preparation of documents and general assistance.
File documents with courts and government agencies.
Secretarial duties include: transcription, document preparation and transmission.
Manage and organize files and paperwork.
United Cerebral Palsy
New Paltz, New York
October 2003 – May 2005
Residential Specialist
Assist Consumers with activities of everyday living.
Aid Consumers to enable them to participate in social events, shopping, cooking, arts, and crafts.
Record and document events that include: Incident Reports, Assisting with Everyday Living
(ADL) Sheets and Activity Sheets.
The Law Offices of Daniel J. McCabe, Esq.
Poughkeepsie, New York
May 2001 – March 2002
Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Assist in drafting legal documentation.
Prepare and produce correspondence for clients, including scheduling.
Secretarial duties include: transcription, document preparation and transmission.
Handle thirteen (13) telephone lines.
File documents with courts and government agencies.
Administer and manage filing system.
Detroit Shoreway Community
Development Organization
Cleveland, Ohio
Summer 2000
AmeriCorps Member
Assist Safety Coordinator at Detroit Shoreway to organize a Neighborhood Safety Watch Program.
Assist and participate in a Community Gardening Program.
File and organize Brevity Reports in Excel.
Participate in mediation programs.
Assist and participate in blockclub meetings.
Assist and participate in Graffiti Abatement Program.
Participate in Lorain Road Safety and Clean-Up Meetings. EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York
Field of Study: Public Administration
GPA: 3.92
Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York
A.A.S. Criminal Justice
GPA 4.0
Fall 2007 – Summer 2010
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, Ohio
Field of Study: Sociology and Criminal Justice
Fall 1999 – Spring 2001
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, Ohio
Graduated Spring 1999 (one year early)
Proficient in Microsoft Word (03, 07 &10), Excel (07 & 10), PDF Converter Enterprise 7, ProLaw, Chapter 7 Trustee TCMS Software, and Foundation IP (Intellectual Property docketing program). Licensed Notary Public.
Mediation Workshop in Cleveland, OH.
*Participated in an Excel (2010) course at Hudson Valley Community College Fall 2010. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Hudson Valley Community College
President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College (Spring & Fall 2008, Spring & Fall 2009, Spring, Summer & Fall 2010, Spring 2011).
Most recently, my paper entitled, “The Conditions of Jails and Prisons” was submitted for an award at the Library of Hudson Valley Community College. AmeriCorps
Award for my service and dedication to AmeriCorps from the Council of the City of Cleveland.
Award for my participation and accomplishments during my service in AmeriCorps from the Enterprise Foundation.
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