ERISA paralegal

LIZBETH P. TOMICH

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

More than ** years of experience as a litigation and ERISA paralegal. Highly educated, mature, motivated, cooperative, with an ability to communicate effectively and empathically. I thrive under heavy and diverse workloads. Can work independently or as a team member. Also have experience advocating for the rights of children. Familiar with medical terminology and hospital and nursing home environments.

EXPERIENCE

1998-2023 Krass, Snow & Schmutter, P.C. New York, NY ERISA Paralegal

Assisted senior partner with pension matters involving several hundred active and terminated defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Drafted and proofed initial and restated plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions and Summaries of Material Modification. Prepared qualification and termination submissions to IRS and PBGC. Prepared adoption agreements, minutes, amendments, model amendments and notices. Prepared loan documents, distribution and beneficiary forms. Drafted correspondence including audit letters and memoranda. Created, organized and maintained files. Kept client database up to date. Acted as liaison for actuaries, third-party administrators and government agencies.

1995-1996 Children’s Rights, Inc. New York, NY

Litigation Paralegal

Assisted attorneys with seven class action lawsuits regarding systemic child welfare failures involving foster care and adoption. Duties included legal research, reviewing and analyzing documents, preparing reports, updating internal booklet addressing child welfare statistics. Set up, organized and maintained files. Wrote correspondence, handled inquiries from general public, agencies and media. Supervised summer and Hunter College interns.

EDUCATION

1980-1984 Hunter College New York, NY

• B.A., Psychology

• Chancellor’s Honor Roll, 3.96 GPA

1989-1990 Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY

• M.A., Health Advocacy

1994 Adelphi University New York, NY

• Lawyer’s Assistant Program

• Certificate, Paralegal Studies, ABA-approved program, Honors 48-01 42nd Street, 6-E, Sunnyside, NY 11104 718-***-****, ***********@*****.***