Receptionist with clerical skills, Paralegal/office manager

ONISE LINARES

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LONG BEACH, NEW YORK 11561

EMAIL: *********@*****.***

TEL # 516-***-****

HOME-516-***-****

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Office manager and Paralegal in a comprehensive firm of five attorneys. The practice was primarily, personal injury, Trip and Fall, No-Fault Automobile accidents but also prepared Wills, Real Estate and Compromise Orders. Worked directly with clients, attorneys, medical providers, as well as maintained continued telephone contacts with claims adjusters from all insurance carriers. Answered telephones to trouble shoot on behalf of clients in dealing with various Insurance questions and/or problems as well as maintaining communication with Medicare and Medicaid with regard to non-accident-related claims. Prepared and filed the closing statements to the Office of Court Administration. As a Paralegal I was responsible for filing and following through to conclusion all No Fault Claims, Medicare and Medicaid filing and overseeing claims for non-accident-related billing. Preparation of final closing statements and if necessary, payments to Medicare and Medicaid. P Drafted and filed with the appropriate Court in several counties, Summons and Complaints, Infant Compromise Orders, Surrogates Court Consent to Settle, Guardianships Petitions, Bill of Particulars, Wills, Arbitration packets for American Arbitration Association, No- Arbitrations and packets for Mediations and/or Arbitrations with independent arbitration facilities such as National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM), Resolute Systems, as well as preparing files for settlement or trial

As Office Manager I was responsible for a staff of 15 Paralegals and Administrative Assistants. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, training new employees, preparing and maintaining track of time and leave for all as well as calling in payroll, office purchasing, some billing and banking for the office.

Most importantly, I was responsible for the Court’s calendar scheduling for the office which included Examination Before Trials, and all matter of Court dates. Additionally, I worked as the personal assistant to the Managing Attorney and maintained her personal and business calendar including scheduling conferences with clients, attorneys and any additional correspondence she required. 1988-2006- NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSYEM

Began as a Court Assistant, and advanced to Senior Court Clerk through competitive testing. Duties included working with the general public and preparing their documents (petitions) for Court. Also worked with the Supervising Judge, preparing his Orders and managing his Court room including scheduling his calendar and at times working with the clients to aid in the settling of disputes and presenting the settlement agreement to the Judge for approval. Worked with many judges and was also used for training new Court Assistants and Court Clerks as to all procedures. 2009-2020-PETREY WEST REALTY

Receptionist: Primarily responsible for scheduling of rental and sale listings showings with agents from other offices as well as speaking with clients and new customers. Maintaining accurate log of all calls and all outstanding keys. Did clerical work as requested by any agent and prepared packets for agents to have convenient access to consult with clients and open houses. EDUCATION

Syracuse University 1972-1976- Bacheller of Arts

John Jay High School-1968-1976-College Bound Academic Program I am proficient in Microsoft programs in both PC and Apple Computers,

I am proficient in both English and Spanish

I am a licensed New York State Notary Public

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