Kastombia Holly Wanamaker
Mobile: ***. ***.**** Email: *********@*****.*** 7 Lehrer Avenue, Elmont, New York 11003
PROFILE
Administrative professional with diverse experience in legal services, office support, and customer service operations. Highly organized at managing competing priorities. Adept at working in teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Results-oriented problem-solver with excellent analytical and communication skills. Proficient in several software applications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sacco & Fillas, LLP., Astoria, NY 04/22 – Present
Managing Paralegal
Handling the case once the intake is completed up until trial.
Prepare and e-file proposed preliminary conference orders, compliance conference orders, motion submission forms, motions, bill of particulars, responses to demands, demands and etc on NYSCEF
Reviewed orders and files for outstanding disc
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements.
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
Prepare and file motions, notice of appeals, etc on NYSCEF
Bogoraz Law Group., Brooklyn, NY 06/21 – 04/22
Paralegal
Prepare and e-file proposed preliminary conference orders, compliance conference orders, motion submission forms, motions, bill of particulars, responses to demands, demands and etc on NYSCEF
Reviewed orders and files for outstanding discovery
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Organize client meetings, schedule deliveries for UPS and courier services, and court appearances
Drafts motions, subpoenas, 3122s’, 3101(d), 4532s’ and other pleadings. D
Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements.
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
Prepare and file motions, otscs, appeals, notice of appeals, etc on NYSCEF
Levine and Wiss, Pllc., West Hempstead, NY 03/21 – 06/21
Paralegal
Prepare and e-file proposed preliminary conference orders, compliance conference orders, motion submission forms, motions, bill of particulars, responses to demands, demands and etc on NYSCEF
Reviewed orders and files for outstanding discovery
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Organize client meetings; schedule deliveries for UPS and courier services, and court appearances
Drafts motions, subpoenas, 3122s’, 3101(d), 4532s’ and other pleadings.
Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C., Mineola, NY 10/17 – 11/20
Paralegal
Welcome clients; answer and direct inquiries and requests for information
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Organize client meetings; schedule deliveries for UPS and courier services
Maintain attorney’s calendar; plan and schedule conference calls and depositions
Review and prepare cases from opening till closing
Drafts motions, subpoenas,3101(d), ICO, OTSC, NOMMA and other pleadings.
Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements;
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
Prepare and file motions, otscs, appeals, notice of appeals, etc on NYSCEF
Law Office of Daniel E. Rausher, Esq., Brooklyn, NY 05/05 – 12/17
Legal Secretary
Welcome clients; answer and direct inquiries and requests for information
Research, review, verify, and distribute various correspondence, reports and legal documents to clients, attorneys, medical providers, and expert witnesses
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Organize client meetings; schedule deliveries for UPS and courier services, and court appearances
Track time and effort allocations and prepare expense reports accordingly
Maintain attorney’s calendar; plan and schedule conference calls and depositions
Review and prepare cases from opening till closing
Drafts motions, subpoenas, 3122s’, 3101(d), 4532s’ and other pleadings.
Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitor and anticipate changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
Law Office of Stephen H. Frankel., Mineola, NY 10/16 – 07/17
Paralegal
Welcome clients; answer and direct inquiries and requests for information
Research, review, verify, and distribute various correspondence, reports and legal documents to clients, attorneys, medical providers, and expert witnesses
Draft letters and documents per attorney’s requests; collect and analyze information and initiate written or telephone calls to address issues
Review and prepare cases from opening till closing
Drafts motions, subpoenas, 3122s’, 3101(d) and other pleadings.
Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, copying, faxing, etc.
OTG Management, Queens, NY 02/11 – 03/13
Server
Worked in high-volume restaurant in John F. Kennedy Airport
Oversaw and assisted with food and drink preparation
Surveyed customers concerning quality of service provision. Handled complaints with assistance from manager on duty while maintaining a positive attitude
Assisted managers with administrative tasks, staff scheduling, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
GoodTemps, New York, NY 08/07 – 08/09
Administrative Assistant
Performed complex and detailed administrative support functions for mid- and senior-level managers and directors
Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments
Maintained detailed contact lists of vendors and suppliers
Assisted in preparation of regularly scheduled and adhoc reports
Submitted and reconciled expense reports based on travel assignments
Handled multi-line telephone system; greeted and welcomed visitors in reception area
Coordinated logistics for marketing and event planning projects
COMMUNITY COORDINATION
Master of Public Administration Alumni Association, Metropolitan College of New York 01/13 - Present
Treasurer
Serve as Co-Chair of the Finance Committee
Perform basic bookkeeping duties; create streamline annual budget; and maintain the general ledger
Work with the Board Chairperson and school advisors to prepare financial reports on a timely basis
Spin Green, Brooklyn, NY 04/13 – 09/14
Community Organizer
Organized events to promote interest and activism among community residents and businesses
Collected textiles/garments from community partners for recycling to benefit the environment and disadvantaged individuals
Participated in company-sponsored events (i.e., 2013 Rugged Maniac Race)
Law Enforcement Explorer Program, Brooklyn, New York 09/01 – 09/02
Community Liaison
Participated in safety presentations led by police officers to community groups, schools, and faith based organizations
Maintained various community service assignments, including crime prevention for Post #5223
Provided security at community events and auxiliary for transit police officers
EDUCATION
Metropolitan College of New York, New York, NY
Masters of Public Administration, December 2012
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice May 2010