Pre Litigation Managing Attorney

Erika L. Herrera

Phone: 347-***-****

adz6sf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Highly dedicated and motivated individual with experience in the Legal and business field oriented. Searching for a position where my experience can be utilized for company’s benefit and professional growth.

Experience

Agencia Caribe Secretary December 2022- Present Brooklyn, New York

Translated documents from English to Spanish & verified the authenticity of paperwork and supporting documents.

Drafted and submitted immigration applications to the U.S.

Assessed basic visa application criteria (such as fee payment requirements)

Citizenship and Immigration Services, which included Applications for Adjustments of Status, Applications for Naturalization, Applications.

Created and maintained applicants database using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Assisting clients with the completion of paperwork, and ensuring that this is submitted on time.

Raphaelson & Levine Law Offices Paralegal May 2021 – Nov 2022 New York, New York

Handle new cases through litigation and settlement

Handle pre litigation cases (mva – nf/wc, premises, labor law)

Monitor calls, updated clients with status of their case

Prepare and E-File documents (NYSEF & FED)

Perform various administrative and clerical functions and/or legal research

Law Offices of Omrani & Taub PC. Paralegal March 2015 – August 2020 Queens, New York

Communicate effectively with a wide array of clients, courts, co-counsel, insurances, and medical providers

Monitor calls, updated clients with status of their case, provide No-fault info

Pre-Litigation legal assistant to managing attorney

Coordinates calendar (ex. Appointments, Euo’s, EBT’s, Preps & meetings)

Prepare and E-File Motions, Affirmation in Oppositions, Affirmations, Reply’s, Infant Compromise Orders and serve

defendants.

Responsible for Bill of Particulars, Subpoenas, Demands, Responses to Discovery Demands/Notices.

Draft and review of various notices regarding appellate procedures

Analyze all scheduling & prepare cases for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials (Special/Settlement packages/ Arbitration/Mediation Packages)

Perform various administrative and clerical functions and/or legal research

Events: assist team with events

Perform other duties as assigned or needed (Supply orders, train intern/ new employees)

Law Office of Gratt & Associates PC. Reception/Pre-lit Para March 2012 – Feb 2015 Brooklyn, New York

Front Desk

Handled phone calls/ mail/ faxes

Assisted with data entry of case information onto Microsoft Office Software, Program software (Saga) & E-filling (Unified Court system, E-law)

Managed No-Fault & Liability Claims (IMEs, Loss Wages & Property Damage)

Translated documents from English to Spanish

Handled liens and loans

Organized, maintain, assemble documents/file

Drafted opening & closing retainers

Trained new hires

Education Berkeley College

Bachelor of Business Administration (Part Time)

*Accounting & Finance Courses

Skills

Interpersonal abilities

Leadership Skills

Multitasker

Highly motivated

Able to quickly grasp new concepts

Great communication skills

Initiative and problem-solving capabilities Bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English

Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point, Smart Advocate, litify, E- law, NYSCEF, PACER

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