Litigation Paralegal Legal Assistant

YAMILEY CENATUS

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Irvington, New Jersey 07111

Cell: 973-***-****• Email: ********@*****.***

Secure a Professional position in a rewarding environment that will challenge my knowledge and experience.

Proficient with Software, such as, ProLaw, Timekeeper, Time Matter, Abacus, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Word, Excel, Amicus, Worldox, Law Toolbox. Legal Research, Law Library, Lexis-Nexis Westlaw, iManage and QuickBooks

Familiar with elaw.com, E-filing, i.e., PACER, JEFIS, NYSCEF, NYCAL and NJ ASBESTOS

Familiar with the New York Civil Practice Litigation Rules, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Federal Rules. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. Independent worker and self- starter.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. Chatham, New Jersey

Litigation Paralegal – Employment Law

6/2021 – 01/2022

Drafted pleadings, motions and discovery documents. Prepared answer to charges, position statements and gathered support documents. Performed legal, factual and internet research. Performed document review; gathered and analyze information. Coordinated paper and electronic document collection. Maintained and organized electronic case files for all assign matters. Coordinated logistics and assist attorneys during court appearances and trial. Organized and analyzed Information. Organized and tracked case files. Coordinated activities such as subpoena delivery and service of process. Interfaced with firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and court. E-filed pleadings and motions with New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania using PACER, JEFIS. Filed responsive documents with Department of Labor of respective states and US Equal Employment Opportunity agencies. Worked extensively on labor and employment law matters.

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP New York, New York

Litigation Paralegal

Insurance Defense

5/19 – 5/2021

Drafted pleadings, motions and discovery documents. Summarized deposition sand medical records. Generated status reports, logs, and indexes. Gathered and analyzed information. Coordinated paper and electronic document collection. Managed document production and coordinate with vendors as needed. Maintained and organized electronic case files for all assign matters. Coordinated logistics and assist attorneys during court appearances and trial. Performed legal, factual and internet research. Prepared written status reports. Organized and analyzed Information. Interfaced with firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and court. E-filed legal documents with New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Worked extensively on Talc, Asbestos, complex commercial, and contract litigations. Performed trial preparation for Multi-ligation Cases. Supported National Counsel Team.

Hickey Smith LLP New York, New York

Senior Paralegal Insurance Defense

5/17 – 04/19

Drafted pleadings, motions and discovery documents. Summarized deposition sand medical records. Generated status reports, logs, and indexes. Performed document review; gathered and analyzed information. Coordinated paper and electronic document collection. Managed document production and coordinated with vendors as needed. Maintained and organize electronic case files for all assigned matters. Coordinated logistics and assisted attorneys during court appearances and trial. Performed legal, factual and internet research. Prepared written status reports. Organized and analyzed information. Crosschecked and validated information. Coordinated activities such as subpoena delivery and service of process. Interfaced with firm personnel, outside counsel, court, and adjusters. E-filed legal documents with New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Worked extensively on professional malpractice, personal injuries, real estate, complex commercial, labor law and contract litigations.

Law Offices of Michael E. Pressman New York, New York

Paralegal

Insurance Defense

8/16 - 5/17

Drafted legal documents, such as answers, motions, notice to produce, and interrogatories. Prepared reports to client. Summarized medical records. Generated status reports, logs, & indexes Performed document review; gathered and analyzed information. . Participated in all aspects of discovery for litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory matters. E-filed pleadings, motions with New York and New Jersey, using PACER, JEFIS and NYSECF. Performed trial preparation. Worked extensively on professional malpractice, personal injuries, and complex commercial litigation. Performed heavy trial preparation, drafted subpoena, trial binders.

Gallo Vitucci Klar, LLP Hackensack, New Jersey

Paralegal/Legal Assistant to Managing Partner Insurance Defense

10/15 - 8/16

Drafted pleadings, motion and discovery documents. Prepared reports to client. Summarized medical records. Generated status reports, logs, & indexes Performed document review; gathered and analyzed information. Assisted New Jersey managing/trial attorney. Interfaced with firm personnel, outside counsel, court, adjusters, and outside vendors. Participated in all aspects of discovery for litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory matters. E-filed pleadings, motions with New York and New Jersey, using PACER, JEFIS and NYSCEF. Performed trial preparation. Worked extensively on professional malpractice, personal injuries, and complex commercial litigation. Performed heavy trial preparation, drafted subpoena, trial binders. Preparation of presentation materials for Marketing and CLE.

Assigned Risk Solution - Law Offices of Moira Doherty, Staff Counsel to National General Insurance Company

7/08 - 10/15 Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Paralegal

Drafted pleadings, motions and discovery documents. Generated status reports, logs, and indexes. Organized documents and files. Evaluated and analyzed per diem attorneys' fees and bills. Performed document review; gathered and analyzed information. Produced documents to outside counsel and regulators. Interfaced with firm personnel, outside counsel, court, adjusters, and outside vendors. Participated in all aspects of discovery for litigation, internal investigations, and regulatory matters. Managed per diem attorneys for court appearances. Trial preparation, drafted subpoena. Coordinated daily court appearances with fifteen per diem attorneys. Conducted legal research. E-filed New York and New Jersey, using PACER, JEFIS & NYSCEF.

LAW OFFICES OF YOMI AWOYINFA, P.C., New York, New York

07/07 -07/08

Senior Paralegal

Family and Immigration Law

Drafted legal documents such as, pleadings, discovery demands, interrogatories, and motions. Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously. Handled Will, Trust and Estates, Family Law, and Immigration Matters. Maintained the office calendar. Provided case management. Handled extensive appeal work.

FRIEDMAN LEVY GOLDFARB & WEINER, P.C., New York, New York

3/06 - 7/07

Litigation Paralegal

Plaintiff Personal Injury

Managed files from retainer to trial • Drafted expert disclosure and mark pleadings.

Requested various discovery records, such as, medical, employments. Prepared requests for payment and obtained proper approvals for invoices and amounts paid centrally. Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously. Mentored junior supports and administrative staff.

QUERREY & HARROW, LTD. New York, New York

3/04 - 3/06

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Insurance Defense

Drafted defense pleadings, discovery demands, interrogatories, and motions. Performed trial preparation. Managed files from retainer to trials. Tracked and managed attorney's calendar. Worked extensively on torts, complex commercial and contract litigation cases. Prepared case summary for attorneys in preparation of report to clients. Mentored junior supports and administrative staff.

ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE Newark, New Jersey

Major: Legal Studies Degree: Associate

ABA approved program

Dean's List: 2 Semesters • 2012

Available upon request.

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